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Francis Parnell, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), San Rafael, CA

FrancisWilliamParnellMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) San Rafael, CA

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  • Office

    3070 Kerner Blvd.
    Suite A
    San Rafael, CA 94901
    Phone+1 415-256-1800

Summary

  • Francis Parnell, MD, is an otolaryngologist in San Rafael, CA, specializing in ENT. He completed his medical education at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1965, followed by an internship and residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Parnell has been the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Parnell Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 1987. He has authored several publications, including works on petrositis and vocal cord paralysis. His achievements have earned him recognition in Whos Who in America. He is a 50-year Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1966 - 1970
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1965 - 1966
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1970 - 2026
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • Otolaryngology
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • US Alternate Delegate World Heald Health Organization, 1974
  • Whos Who in America Marquis Whos Who
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Antiviral COVID-19 Treatment to Be Used as Nasal Spray Could Be Made Available over the Counter
    New Antiviral COVID-19 Treatment to Be Used as Nasal Spray Could Be Made Available over the CounterSeptember 8th, 2020
  • Parnell Pharmaceuticals Develops Nasal Spray to Fight Against COVID-19
    Parnell Pharmaceuticals Develops Nasal Spray to Fight Against COVID-19September 2nd, 2020

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Corporate Medical Director, Becton Dickenson & Co. (BD)1975 - 1978