Osteoarthritis of Hand near Colusa, CA

Care Philosophy: To bring health, healing, and well-being to each and every patient through commitment, respect and compassion.

Care Philosophy: The focus of my work is taking care of patients with injuries to the upper and lower extremities.

Care Philosophy: I am dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized patient care. I enjoy building meaningful healing relationships with my patients over time by delivering patient-centered care. As the treatment options for rheumatologic diseases continue to advance, I believe better education and shared decision-making strategies will help my patients make better treatment options and live a healthier life.

Care Philosophy: With a strong belief that exercise is medicine, Dr. Parker believes that physical activity is a vital part of each patient's overall health and wellness. He strives to help his patients achieve their health goals, no matter what their limitations may be. As a public health professional, Dr. Parker enjoys supporting community events, such as running races, biking and high school sports. He recently conducted a prospective study on injury risk in female marathoners, the results of which were published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children, as well as road biking, kite boarding and running.

Care Philosophy: It’s important to treat the patient as a whole, not just the disease, and to keep patients informed and involved in their own treatment plans.

Care Philosophy: My position as a rheumatologist at Woodland Healthcare lets me focus on treatment for all kinds of arthritis and autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.