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Dr. Stephen Parker, MD

Dr. Stephen Parker, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Parker, MD is a pain medicine physiatrist in Murrells Inlet, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

3545 Highway 17 Unit 200 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Telehealth available

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(843) 294-1941

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Parker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parker

2.3

33 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
64%
64%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Patient – Jan 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Patient – Jan 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 19, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
No results
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May 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anita L McKay – Jun 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 14, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sallie Sauer – May 29, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Kevin Cantley – Feb 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
SR in Myrtle Beach, SC – Jan 09, 2020
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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
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mariella M. – Dec 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
7 people found this helpful
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Murrells Inlet , SC – Sep 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dr. No – Jul 17, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
myrtle beach – Apr 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Little River – Dec 06, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
North Myrtle Beach, SC – Jul 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our skilled pain management team strives to treat patients with care and compassion. Having chronic pain can be a difficult thing to deal with both socially and professionally. We are a comprehensive pain management solution which incorporates all of the latest in pain management procedures along with medication management.

biography

Dr. Stephen Parker is a Board Certified Interventional Pain Management Physician who has been a member of Carolina Orthopaedics team since the fall of 2011. His interests are in neck and back pain, management of worker injuries and general muscular...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Non-surgical Orthopaedics, P.c.

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011

  • University Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1993

  • Howard University

    Undergraduate School, 1983
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Locations

Practice

Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists LLC3545 Highway 17 Unit 200 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Practice

Office210 Village Center Blvd Ste 140 Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

    4070 Highway 17
    Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

    606 Black River Rd
    Georgetown, SC 29440

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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