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Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD

Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Metairie, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Tulane Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

3600 Houma Blvd Metairie, LA 70006

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Dr. Parnell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parnell

3.8

13 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Nov 15, 2022
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What went well
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What could be improved
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James P – May 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Gregory Brauninger in New Orleans, LA – Nov 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Metairie, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Tulane Medical...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Tulane University School Of Public Health And Tropical Medicine

    Undergraduate School
  • Tulane Universitiy School Of Medicine Dept Of Orthopedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Charity Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
  • University Of New Orleans

    Undergraduate School, 1972
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Locations

Practice

Unavail3600 Houma Blvd Metairie, LA 70006
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Practice

GNO Snoring and Sinus LLC4224 Houma Blvd Ste 205 Metairie, LA 70006
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Affiliated Hospitals

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    Chalmette, LA 70043

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Pascagoula Hospital

    2809 Denny Ave
    Pascagoula, MS 39581

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70112

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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