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Dr. Walter Parham, MD

Dr. Walter Parham, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Parham, MD is a cardiologist in Mount Vernon, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Parham has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Salem Township Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 220 Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 899-3900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Parham specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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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Dr. Parham's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parham

4.0

4 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
25%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Apr 28, 2024
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Sep 29, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
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Salem, IL – Nov 21, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Walter Parham, MD is a cardiologist in Mount Vernon, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Parham has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF...read more

  • Cardiology

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  • University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

Practice

Ssm Health Medical Group-Samaritan Way-Heart & Vascular Services2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 220 Mount Vernon, IL 62864
1
Office1054 M L King Dr Centralia, IL 62801
2

Practice

Good Samaritan Regional Health Center1 Good Samaritan Way Mount Vernon, IL 62864
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Salem Township Hospital

    1201 Ricker Rd
    Salem, IL 62881

    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

    87%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia

    400 N Pleasant Ave
    Centralia, IL 62801
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

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

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Franklin Hospital

    201 Bailey Ln
    Benton, IL 62812
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