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Dr. Austin Parker, MD

Dr. Austin Parker, MD

Nephrology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Austin Parker, MD is a nephrologist in Norfolk, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Leigh Hospital and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

814 Kempsville Rd Bldg 17 Norfolk, VA 23502

Make an Appointment

(757) 623-0005

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Parker is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Parker specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Parker is committed to building therapeutic relationships and a strong advocate of motivational interviewing. His clinical interests include chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and complex hypertension, with a focus on prevention and wellness.

biography

A native of Tampa Bay, Dr. Parker first moved to Hampton Roads in 2002 for internship and residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP). He completed his Nephrology fellowship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda...read more

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Mba

    2018

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    Residency Hospital, 2010

  • Naval Diving And Salvage Training Center, Undersea Medical Officer

    2004

  • Naval Undersea Medical Institute

    2004

  • Internal Medicine, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    Internship Hospital, 2003

  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

Tidewater Kidney Specialists814 Kempsville Rd Bldg 17 Norfolk, VA 23502
1

Practice

Naval Medical Center620 John Paul Jones Cir Portsmouth, VA 23708
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% 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

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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