Richard Parker, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1993 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Education Director, Sports Health
Biographical Sketch
Richard Parker, MD, is the Education Director of Sports Health at Cleveland Clinic. He has dedicated his practice to the field of sports medicine, sports-related injuries and arthroscopic knee surgery.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopic Association of North America and the International Society of Arthroscopic, Knee and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Parker is Head Team Physician for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and St. Edward's High School. Dr. Parker is a national and international presenter and has written more than 100 publications.
Professional Highlights
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residents' Teacher of the Year Award, 2006
- Head Team Physician, Cleveland Cavaliers, 2000-Present
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH |
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| Internship: | Mount Sinai Medical Center (Closed), Flexible, Cleveland, OH |
| Residency: | Mount Sinai Medical Center (Closed), Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Sports Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Walsh University, North Canton, OH |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Sports medicine, arthroscopy, knee and shoulder surgery.
Awards & Honors
Cleveland's Best Doctors, 2008
Certificate of Subspecialization is Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Surgery, 2007-Present
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
- American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
- Herodicus Society
- Cleveland Academy of Medicine
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent trends. The collaborations are reviewed as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 10/6/2008, Dr. Parker has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our
Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Parker receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Sanofi-Aventis US Inc.
- Smith & Nephew Inc.
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