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Brent Parnell, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Birmingham, AL

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Birmingham, AL

General Gynecology, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Obstetrician-gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama and is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

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  • Office

    2006 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
    # SUITE402
    Birmingham, AL 35209
    Phone+1 205-397-9000
    Fax+1 205-397-9001

Summary

  • Dr. Brent Parnell is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine and has been in practice 13 years. He specializes in general gynecology and urogynecology & pelvic reconstructive surgery and is experienced in chronic pelvic pain, general obstetrics and gynecology, general gynecology, urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2008 - 2011
  • Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)
    Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2004 - 2008
  • UAB
    UABMD, Medicine, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • Samford University
    Samford UniversityB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2010 - 2011
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2004 - 2008
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Teaching Award in Undergraduate Medical Education Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics (APGO), 2012
  • Faculty Golden Tar Heel University of North Carolina, 2010
  • Golden Scalpel–Best Overall Surgeon as judged by the faculty Greenville Hospital System Faculty, 2008
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Relationship Between Race and Abdominal Anatomy: Possible Affect on Robotic Port Placement  
    Parnell BA, Midia EC, Fielding JR, Robinson BL, Matthews CA, Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2013
  • Obstetric sphincter injury interacts with diarrhea and urgency to increase the risk of fecal incontinence in women with irritable bowel syndrome  
    Robinson BL, Matthews CA, Palsson OS, Geller EJ, Turner M, Parnell BA, Crane AK, Jannelli ML, Wells EC, Connolly A, Lin FC, Whitehead WE, Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2013
  • Robotic versus Vaginal Urogynecologic Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Perioperative Complications in Elderly Women  
    Robinson BL, Parnell BA, Sandbulte JT, Geller EJ, Connolly A, Matthews CA, Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Perioperative Complications in Elderly Women: Robotic vs Vaginal Urogynecologic
    Robinson BL, Parnell BA, Thomas J, Geller EJ, Connolly AM, Matthews CA, International Urogynecological Association 37th Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Australia, 9/8/2012
  • Relationship Between Race and Abdominal Anatomy: Possible Affect on Robotic Port Placement
    Parnell BA, Midia EC, Fielding JR, Robinson BL, Matthews CA, 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, FPMRS, Baltimore, MD, 4/15/2012
  • Effect of anticholinergics on cognitive function in the elderly (ACE) Trial
    Geller EJ, Crane AK, Wells EC, Robinson BL, Khandelwal CM, Jannelli ML, Connolly A, Parnell BA, Matthews CA, Busby-Whitehead J, AUGS 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting, FPMRS, Providence, RI, 9/17/2011
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Lectures

  • Assessing the Utility of the Fundamental sof Laparoscopic Proficiency Curriculumin Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents 
    Wasington D.C. - 11/14/2013
  • The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery: A Validated Curriculum to teach Laparoscopic Skills and Knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents 
    Boston, MA - 10/17/2013
  • Clinical Advancements in the treatment of Fecal Incontinence 
    Augusta, GA - 6/5/2013
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