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Dr. Willis Parsons III, MD

Dr. Willis Parsons III, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Willis Parsons III, MD is a gastroenterologist in Arlington Heights, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Parsons III has extensive experience in Gallbladder & Bile Duct Diseases, Esophageal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1989. He is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

880 W Central Rd Ste 4500 Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Dr. Parsons III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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Dr. Parsons III' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parsons III

4.6

43 ratings, 13 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
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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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Mar 15, 2025
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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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Jan 04, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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May 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Laura in Arlington Heights, IL – Jan 23, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Tim Budler – Jan 21, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 16, 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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May 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Palatine, IL – Mar 02, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Ron in Palatine, IL – Jun 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
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liz Torgerson in Arlington Hts, 60005 – Dec 26, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Arlington Heights, IL – Mar 12, 2017
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Dr. Willis Parsons III, MD is a gastroenterologist in Arlington Heights, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Parsons III has extensive experience in Gallbladder & Bile Duct Diseases, Esophageal Disorders, and Pancreatic...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1989
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Dr. Parsons III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office880 W Central Rd Ste 4500 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    1

    Practice

    Northwest Community Healthcare800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northwest Community Hospital

      800 W Central Rd
      Arlington Heights, IL 60005
      Recipient of 6
      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

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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