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Brett Parker, MD, General Surgery, Washington, DC

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General Surgery • Washington, DC

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Assistant Professor of Surgery

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  • Office

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest
    Washington, DC 20016
    Phone+1 202-895-1440
    Fax+1 410-367-2247

Summary

  • Dr. Parker is a board certified and fellowship-trained minimally invasive surgeon specializing in foregut, bariatric, and hernia surgery.

    Dr. Parker’s expertise includes advanced gastrointestinal surgery focused on the esophagus, stomach, and upper GI tract, as well as minimally invasive general surgery. His practice is comprised of heartburn and anti-reflux procedures, Barrett's esophagus, paraesophageal and hiatal hernias, achalasia and other swallowing disorders, weight loss and bariatric surgery, gastroparesis, abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder disease, therapeutic endoscopy, as well as robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

Clinical Expertise

  • Esophageal manometry, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors, Barrett's esophagus, Hiatal hernia, Esophageal perforation, Achalasia, Gastroparesis, Swallowing disorders, Laparoscopy, Radiofrequency ablation, Upper GI Endoscopy, Modified Heller myotomy, Paraesophageal hernia repair, Bariatric surgery, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Hernia surgery / Abdominal wall reconstruction, Robotic surgery, Anti-reflux surgery, Transoral incisionless fundoplication, Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Gallbladder disease

Education & Training

  • Oregon Health & Science University
    Oregon Health & Science UniversityFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2019 - 2020
  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloResidency, Surgery, 2014 - 2019
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2014
  • University of Georgia
    University of GeorgiaBS, Biology, Psychology, Cum Laude, 2005 - 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - Present
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2019 - 2023
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE)
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES)
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • IRCAD France Visiting Fellowship Award Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), 2019
  • Resident Achievement Award Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 2017
  • Theodore C. Jewett Jr., MD Gold Star Resident of the Year Award University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY), 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • High Resolution Manometry in a Functioning Fundoplication – Establishing a Standard  
    Müller DT, Parker BC, Fletcher RN, Sharata AM, Bradley DD, DeMeester SR, Reavis KM, Swanstrom LL, Dunst CM, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 2020
  • Safety and Efficacy of Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Dilation  
    Fletcher RN, Dunst CM, Abdelmoaty WF, Alicuben ET, Shemmeri E, Parker BC, Müller D; Sharata AM, Reavis KM, Bradley DD, Bildzukewicz NA; Louie BE, Lipham JC, DeMeester SR, Surgical Endoscopy, 2020
  • POEM: Clinical Outcomes Beyond 5 Years  
    McKay S, Sharata AM, Fletcher RN, Reavis KM, Bradley DD, DeMeester SR, Müller DT, Parker BC, Swanström LL, Dunst CM, Surgical Endoscopy, 2020
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Benign Esophageal Disease: Modern Surgical Approaches and Techniques 
    Chapter: Managing GERD in Difficult Situations: Redo Surgery 
    Parker BC, Reavis KMEditors: Camacho D.Springer Nature2021
  • The Esophagus 
    Chapter: Surgery for Esophageal Motor Disorders-Achalasia/DES/Jackhammer and EGJOO 
    Parker BC, Swanstrom LLEditors: Richter JE, Castell DO.Wiley Publishing CompanyEdition 6th,2020
  • Multidisciplinary Approaches to Common Surgical Problems 
    Chapter: Esophageal Achalasia: Endolumenal Therapy 
    Parker BC, Fung ECEditors: Lim RB.Springer NatureEdition 1st,2019

Abstracts/Posters

  • Can We Identify Patients Appropriate for Same Day Discharge After Laparoscopic Fundoplication?
    Parker BC, Beard KW, Fletcher RN, Sharata AM, Muller D, DeMeester SR, Reavis KM, Bradley DD, Dunst CM, Swanstrom LL, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2020
  • It’s Huuuge! Trans-gastric Resection of a Giant GIST
    Parker BC, Beard KW, Fletcher RN, Sharata AM, Muller D, DeMeester SR, Reavis KM, Bradley DD, Dunst CM, Swanstrom LL, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2020
  • The Impact of Body Mass Index on Recurrence Rates Following Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
    Parker BC, Dunst CM, Wille AJ, Fletcher RN, DeMeester SR, Bradley DD, Reavis KM, Halpin VJ, Swanström LL, American Foregut Society Annual Meeting, 2020
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Committees

  • Member, American Foregut Society Robotics Committee 2020 - Present
  • Memer, American Foregut Society Clinical Practice Committee 2020 - Present
  • Member, SAGES Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) Committee 2019 - Present
  • Member, SAGES Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE) Committee 2019 - Present
  • Member, SAGES Flexible Endoscopy Committee 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

Dr. Brett Parker, Dr. Brett Parker, MD, Dr. B Parker, Dr. Brett C Parker