6/27/2014 Dr. Parker is an amazing and talented surgeon who cares about his patients. I developed fibroids in my twenties. Fearful of surgery in such a delicate area, I opted to "wait and see". By 2013, my largest fibroid had grown to be 10.8cm and almost 2lbs. It was so large that it caused my uterus to deviate to one side. It became a profound source of anxiety and a huge (literally and figuratively) mental, physical, and emotional burden. Finally, I consulted with a robotic surgeon this year and was scheduled for robotic myomectomy in April. That surgeon offered me a 5hr surgery, during which he could only guarantee removing 1, possibly 2 fibroids. He also stated that a blood transfusion was likely. After a few days of a nagging gut feeling that this wasn't the right option for me, I did more research and found Dr. Parker. When I met with Dr. Parker, he was patient, down-to-earth, humble, and personable. He took the time to answer my questions in a way that exhibited his experience and expertise. Long story short, I had a laparoscopic myomectomy on June 5, 2014. Dr. Parker removed 3 fibroids and a right paraovarian cyst during a 3hr surgery without the necessity of a blood transfusion. Three weeks later-I have no restrictions, I am flying home in 2 days to see my family, and returning to work the following week! In conclusion, I am relieved and thankful that Dr. Parker is there to help women like me. read more

I originally saw Dr. Parker in 2004. He was the third doctor I saw about some mysterious constant spotting. He immediately saw that I had a large uterine polyp. He took the time to carefully explain to me what this meant, how it caused the spotting and used diagrams to illustrate how it could all be remedied with a hysteroscopic myomectomy (surgical removal of the polyp). Dr. Parker addressed all my curiosities and concerns while reassuring me this was easily resolvable. It was exciting to finally have answers and solid knowledgeable direction. The entire surgical experience (including recovery) was smooth, just as he said it would be. This year I needed another polyp removed and since it was smaller he was able to remove it during an office visit. Again, my whole procedure was handled with the utmost care and efficiency. Beyond his immense expertise lies a gentleman with compassion and a genuine willingness to help and heal - and that truly makes all the difference. read more

Dr. Parker is the most reputable and skillful doctor that I have ever had in my life. He is truly the gem to the patient, not only his depth of knowledge and skill in the area, but also a very caring physician with great deal of genuine professionalism. I went to Dr. Parker after seeing quite a few doctors who all had experience of operating laparoscopic myomectomy. But none of them has the confidence to remove my 9 cm fibroid at that time. On my first consultation with him, Dr. Parker spent good 45 minutes with me to go over all possible options that are available to my condition and patiently answered each of my questions with his research statistics, diagram and videos. Sitting in his office, I felt like a medical school student receiving vast amount of research information from him on the subject of fibroid. Immediately, he instilled the confidence on me to have a laparoscopic myomectomy without robot. On the day of the surgery, being someone who has never had any surgery and general anesthesia in the entire life, I was nervous and anxious, not about his ability as I know he has handled much more complicated case, but rather, the general anesthesia part. Dr. Parker assured me everything will be all right. Soon I went into the surgery room. Two hours later, my husband got a call from the nurse to inform him the surgery went longer than expected due to extra time spent to stop a severe bleeding near the fibroid. One hour later, I woke up with fibroid free without blood transfusion. All my fear and anxiousness was really unnecessary as the entire procedure feel just like a few hours of sleep to me. I feel so fortunate to have someone like Dr. Parker removed my fibroid. His experience has saved me from blood transfusion as well as possible cesarean section due to the bleeding, which is exactly what I wanted to avoid. I am in my fourth week post operation and I am feeling great. Dr. Parker is a very gifted and unique surgeon, a world renowned physician and a very caring human being too. He came to my bed before and after the surgery and phoned me the next day to provide me the detail of the operation and welcomed me with any questions. If you have fibroid and need the most trustworthy resource to go to, he is the right person. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs another opinion for fibroid to go to him, no matter where you are. He is best doctor you can ever have in the area of fibroid. read more

Dr. Parker got me through my fibroid removal with piece of mind. I have had a chronic illness of bladder for the past 16 years which subsequently caused constant pain, Anxiety and Depression. Then I encountered more pain from my fibroids and I was told that I needed a hysterectomy. I was fearful of more pain and long recovery from the hysterectomy, so I researched for someone who can take them out with a less invasive way, as well as understanding my other physical and mental issues. Dr. Parker's name came up, and when I read about him, I told my husband this is my doctor. Unfortunately, he was not covered under our insurance. But I was so sure about him that I had my husband change his work insurance, so I can be seen by Dr. Parker which took a whole year. But it paid off by 100 fold. When I met Dr. Parker, I knew that I made the right decision. Dr. Parker is a skilled and knowledgeable Doctor/Surgeon, who has a complete package to offer his patients. His warmth, kindness, understanding and compassion puts him in a complete package as a healer. He understood my medical issues completely and told me that I was not a candidate for hysterectomy and because of my Interstitial Cystithis, it was best to do the least invasive method which was Laparoscopic Myomectomy. I was elated, and my anxiety dissipated. After surgery he came to see me in the hospital, and he kept in touch with me by email after I went home. His positive energy and being a great human being first and great doctor second allowed me to heal and recover quickly. If anyone wants a doctor that is a complete and real deal, look no further. read more

My experience with Dr. William Parker is one of highest honor. I brought my mother to consult with him after having her jump through hoops and hoops with multiple providers in her area, without answers to her GYN issues. During my mother's consultation with Dr. Parker, he was gentle with her, very informative, and able to address her clinical need the same day. I felt so comfortable in his office. The physician's staff was very generous and caring. The office was very clean, and the wait time was minimal. Dr. Parker's knowledge and skill was very reassuring. I would highly recommend Dr. Parker to anyone with OB/GYN needs, concerns, or questions. read more

My acupuncturist, Dr Dao at Tao of Wellness (also excellent), recommended that I see Dr Parker as a second opinion regarding a large fibroid that my previous gyno had diagnosed. This guy is the best-- during my first visit, Dr Parker looked at my MRI scans and found a mistake that the radiologist had made in the written report. He then took the time to explain to me what was really going on. A few weeks later he performed a successful and minimally invasive procedure to remove the fibroids ...a procedure that my old doc had told me wasn't possible for my situation!! Dr Parker doesn't take insurance, but he is worth every penny-- I have never had a doctor spend a full hour with me in consultation, really taking the time to explain the treatment options and answer my questions. Amazing. read more

Dr. Parker is one of the most honorable Doctors I have encountered. He treated me as a human being. There was no shortage of time for discussing all my possible courses of action to treat my fibroid, including the valid one of "doing nothing." He listened with interest and compassion about my life. I am 48 and still keeping the option of carrying a child open. He is a true listener. We discussed many possible courses of action, and he wrote them all down for me to take home and consider. I left after the initial meeting thinking, this is great, I have lots of options. I felt in control of my decision and my body! I waited close to another year, before I decided enough is enough. A day after the procedure, maybe two, I called the office to see if I could do yoga. They said not to, but I could walk as much as I wanted. The point being that I felt good enough to want to do yoga two days later...I think this speaks volumes about his skill as a surgeon. read more

According to Castle and Connoly, Dr Parker is in the top 1% of GYNs in this country and the top 1% in 4 GYN subspecialities, plus he has just been elected as one of the most compassionate MDs in the country. No other GYN in this country can lay claim to this collection of distinctions. So technically he's the best. I flew from Boston to LA to have him perform my laparoscopic hysterectomy (adenomyosis)after my GYN wanted to do a full longitudinal incision and stage me for cancer. My GYN decided this all on the basis of an ultrasound which he read as revealing a 15cm fibroid. Dr Parker insists on a Gd-enhansed MRI, which revealed no cancer and no fibroid but rather adenomyosis, which could be treated laparoscopically. He responded to my first email in 3 HOURS! I was in the best possible hands and received the most compassionate care I've ever experienced. Don't hesitate to enlist Dr Parker as your GYN, especially if you have fibroids or adenomyosis. He's simply the best! read more

When I went for my annual exam and my gynecologist told me she felt a fibroid, I was alarmed. I had no idea what that meant. A subsequent ultrasound proved that I did indeed have a fibroid, but the doctor was not around to discuss the results with me at that time. I anxiously awaited her call, searching the internet for what this might mean. Finally, my phone rang, but it was not my doctor. It was someone from her office saying that the doctor wanted me to schedule another ultrasound for six months later to see if the fibroid had grown. I asked what this could mean, and she said, "Well, it could be cancer." Of course, I flipped out. At 36, I couldn't believe I had heard those words. Livid that my doctor herself didn't deliver this news, I asked the woman to have my doctor call me back. When I spoke to my doctor, she confirmed what the other woman had said: "If the fibroid grows at a fast rate, the worry is that it is cancer." The idea of waiting six months to learn my fate seemed like torture. I knew I wanted a second opinion, so I started searching online, and thankfully, I found the fibroid expert, Dr. Parker. First thing out of his mouth was, "It's not cancer." He showed me studies and statistics -- proving how common fibroids are, and how likely it was that my fibroid was not dangerous. Since then, he has monitored my fibroid (which has remained the same size). The peace of mind Dr. Parker gave me was and is priceless. As you can see from my experience, there are irresponsible doctors out there, who can alter your life and state of mind without a second thought. Dr. Parker is definitely one of the good ones. If you are lucky enough to be able to see him, one word of advice: GO. read more

I had to get a hysterectomy performed because of the size of my fibroid and my doctor referred me to Dr William Parker. She told me she wasn't comfortable performing the surgery and wanted to send me to the best surgeon in CA and that was Dr. William Parker. I want to say how comfortable he made me feel as well as his office staff. They are like a family to me now! I am so happy to finally find a gynecologist that cares about his patients and offer the best suggestions. Let me say that during the surgery his team took great care of me and was truly concern and made sure they called and checked on me after surgery. I look so much better considering my stomach looked 3 months pregnant. I am no longer embarrassed and can gladly stop wearing clothes to hide the pouch. Thanks you Dr William Parker and your office for giving me a healthier life and a new beginning!!!! Crista read more

Dr. Parker is a uniquely gifted surgeon who did what every other gynecologist assured me was not do-able. He removed a two-pound fibroid from my uterus laparoscopically. He did not compromise nor remove the uterus.(The shocking fact of needless hysterectomies is a whole other story.) In Dr. Parker's hands, I was home the same day and recovered quickly. He invites all questions, shows you videos, diagrams - all the while demonstrating extraordinary understanding - as well as vast knowledge and experience - that puts him at the forefront of his profession. I spent years - and absurd amounts of money and time in my quest for alternative methods of shrinking my fibroids. Why? Because I was adamantly opposed to a hysterectomy or full-blown abdominal surgery. Dr. Parker was alone in his opinion that he could remove this sizable fibroid of mine laparoscopically. And he did so brilliantly. Run - do not walk - to see him if you need a second, third or twelfth opinion. Andrea Giambrone read more

Dr. William Parker is an expert on the treatment of fibroids. He performed an abdominal myomectomy on me to remove several fibroid tumors. I have been a patient of Dr. Parker's since 2005. He is one of the most caring doctors you will find. He takes the time to discuss your options with you and decide the best course of action for the individual. If you are suffering from fibroids, the best thing you can do is make an appointment with Dr. Parker. You will be so glad you did. read more

I love Dr. Parker!! When I got pregnant, my ob/gyn discovered a fibroid that put me as a high risk pregnancy. During my pregnancy, it grew very large and was incredibly uncomfortable. The location of the fibroid blocked my uterus, forcing me to have a c-section. I was advised to wait to see if it would shrink before considering any surgery. It did, slightly, but the pain persisted: Occasionally, going to the bathroom was painful. Sometimes, just walking around, I would get stabbing pains in my pelvis that forced me to freeze until the pain could subside. Sex was unbearable. I knew I had to do something. My ob/gyn at the time was willing to remove it, but it would require cutting me back open - basically having another cesarean. I looked for alternatives, and came across Fibroid Embolization, which I did. In my case, it did not kill the fibroid. I was now going on 2 years of discomfort, and my poor husband had a wife who cringed at the suggestion of intimacy. I decided to go ahead with the procedure, no matter how invasive, when a wonderful doctor at UCLA asked me if I had heard of Dr. Parker. As he put it, "...he's THE GUY when it comes to fibroids." I called Dr. Parker's office from my car before leaving the parking lot. At my first appointment, I knew I had finally made it into the right hands. His staff was lovely, helpful, professional, and ran on time : ) During our consultation, I felt like I was with a dear friend, a dear, confident, brilliant friend. I sat in his office surrounded by photos of his beautiful family. He told me about his kids' achievements and his recent holiday, then laid out all my options. One of them was to have the fibroid laparoscopically removed, which is a minimally invasive procedure. He really took his time and I distinctly remember the relief of feeling safe. I scheduled my surgery that day. Even during my brief time at the hospital (laparoscopic removal is an outpatient procedure), it was clear the way everyone spoke about Dr. Parker how highly he is revered and beloved. Dr. Parker is a genius. Today was my one year check up since my surgery. I am happy, healthy, pain-free, and so fortunate to have found Dr. Parker. He gave me my life back. read more

Dr. Parker is an excellent physicain. Few have the top notch surgical skill, the expertise in their field, and the wonderful bedside manner that Dr. Parker possesses. He really cares about his patients, goes the extra mile, and is one of the top surgeons in his field. I researched extensively before having surgery to remove my fibroids, and I wouldn't have trusted anyone else to do the surgery. read more

Shawana R.- Las Vegas, NV I discovered I had a fibroid 10 years ago when it was picked up on an ultrasound. At that time the doctor I was seeing was treating a cyst, and due to the size of the fibroid (small), he did not go into details about the fibroid and the fact that it would grow. Well it did. While lying on my stomach on the floor in my home 4 years ago I felt something hard in my stomach area. Realizing that it might be the fibroid, I did my own research to discover information about: what exactly a fibroid was, the symptoms, treatment options, and stories of how fibroids grow in women (some very large). I was comforted to know that they were non-cancerous, but due to the size, I researched for the best doctors in Vegas who could remove mine. The first doctor I went to had me to do another ultrasound and I found out that I had multiple fibroids with the largest being pedunculated (which explained why I felt something hard in my belly area). Though the doctor seemed very skilled and had robotic assisted laparoscoptic technology experience, due to the size of the fibroid she could not guarantee she could save my uterus and suggested that I have a full incision (top of my navel to the bottom) to make sure she could get all of the fibroids out. Of course, I did not go back to her. The following doctors were no better, with the last one worse than the others. He not only suggested to cut me horizontally but also vertically (in an upside down T shape) to ensure he could get out all the fibroids. He seemed intimidated by the size of the largest fibroid and said that he could not guarantee to save my uterus but also added that other doctors who say they can save your uterus are liars and cannot. Of course, he was the liar. It was My Body My Life and a part of my life was to have children of my own and I surely was not going to trust him or any of the doctors in Vegas. So I started to research out of state for doctors with the skill, expertise, experience, and the reputation of removing large fibroids successfully while keeping the uterus (By this time, I was having heavy bleeding during my periods, was back and forth anemic, had occasional paralyzing cramps; I felt uncomfortable and looked and felt pregnant due to the largest fibroid being 17cm). I needed a second opinion and tumbled onto Dr. Parker's website and read his bio, information about fibroids, treatments, saw the videos of surgeries of him removing large fibroids, and read the patient comments. Finally I was satisfied that I found the right doctor! I had an abdominal myomectomy through a bikini incision on March 6, 2013 and am doing great! I'm so glad that I waited to have surgery and found Dr. Parker. He IS a doctor with skill, expertise, experience, and a great reputation that patients with large, multiple, and or any size fibroid can go to and be assured that they will be taken care of and have their surgery done right while keeping their uterus (if you like). I have a bright future ahead of me and it is even brighter now knowing that I can still have children someday . Thank You Dr. Parker!!! read more

Dr. Parker is an incredibly great doctor! I had a very unique situation that he was respectful of and more than willing to help with. He was sensitive to my situation and made it very comfortable for me to trust. He took the time to address every concern that we had and was very thorough in his explanations. He is a very kind and understanding. His office staff were great as well. I could not be more grateful for Dr. Parker and all that he has done for me! read more

EVER-GRATEFUL and BEYOND FORTUNATE am I to have been referred to Dr. Parker! Of course, prior to my initial visit, I did my homework. Dr. Parker's credentials are unparalleled! His vast knowledge of uterine fibroids and available treatments, along with his extensive experience and expertise in the surgical field are undeniable. In addition, his continued passion for research on the subject in conjunction with the multiple awards he's been granted, led me to feel quite confident in my choice of physicians. And so, without hesitation, I called for an appointment....BEST DECISION EVER! From my informative initial consultation to my post-surgery follow ups, I felt assured and informed every step of the way. Dr. Parker patiently answered my countless questions, shared diagrams and articles to further support those answers, went over my MRI results in-depth and even gave me a "high-five" before I was rolled back for my laparoscopic myomectomy! My grapefruit-sized mass had no chance against him! Surgery was a success...and he even phoned me the next morning to check-in! Today I am 6 weeks post-surgery. I feel fantastic! My scars are very minimal. My energy has been restored and my mind is at ease. I am back to fully engaging in an active life. And, my jeans can button again....no more pain or bulging belly!!!! HOORAY! Ladies, I encourage you to be proactive in your healthcare! Seek the healing hands of Dr. Parker! He is truly an expert in his field and I whole-heartedly recommend him! read more

Dr Parker is the best. He is amazingly kind and incredibly competent. I had been told I'd need a total hysterectomy or a uterine sling by a couple other physicians before diligently researching better options and finding Dr Parker online via peer reviewed research articles he has written on this topic.. while the six week wait time to get an appointment to see him was initially frustrating -- it was absolutely worth it! I had a large fibroid pressing against my bladder making me mildly incontinent and twisting my uterus so intercourse was sometimes uncomfortable. Although I am past childbearing age, I didn't want a hysterectomy. I couldn't imagine living the rest of my life without the ability to enjoy deep and satisfying vaginal and cervical orgasms. Thank you so much Dr Parker, for so diligently performing this complicated uterine, cervix, and ovary sparring procedure. The alternative provides the physician with just as much reimbursement yet takes significantly less time, so it's obvious you are not going it this way for the money, but because you truly believe it's the right thing to do. Barbara Krutchkoff PhD Pacific Palisades, Ca read more

It is with great pleasure, respect and admiration that I write this story. Like so many others here, I had a large fibroid. This was initially diagnosed during my first and only pregnancy. When that pregnancy ended in miscarriage, it was recommended that the fibroid be removed prior to trying to conceive again. Six years ago I had an open abdominal surgery during which three well-respected physicians determined that removing the fibroid would compromise my uterus significantly and a hysterectomy would then be required. Knowing that I still wanted children, the incision was closed and the fibroid remained intact. There were unexpected complications during the surgery which sent me home with a drain and a catheter. I recovered physically and emotionally and was given the green light to try to conceive again, knowing that there were risks involved with the fibroid intact. Over the ensuing six years, attempts to conceive were unsuccessful and still desperately wanting a child, I sought the care of one of the best reproductive endocrinologists in the country. I met with my high-risk OB and while she would have preferred to have that fibroid out, she had discussed my case with the surgeon who had tried, and agreed that it wasn't possible. My first IVF cycle using donor eggs was also unsuccessful and there were several theories as to why. One involved that fibroid. Again, it was suggested that I have the fibroid removed, this time they recommended I try a gyn oncologist. The oncologist reviewed a recent ultrasound and he too thought that a hysterectomy was necessary. After realizing my goals he agreed to go in and try to remove this fibroid but I'd be taking a considerable risk that I'd come out without my uterus or with one so damaged it would be incapable of carrying a pregnancy. I was devastated as he was now the fifth physician to tell me this. But my dream of being a mother would not be squelched and I believed there was someone, somewhere who could do this. To the Internet I went, and who I found has changed my life! I spent hours reading all the valuable information on Dr. Parker's website, I stayed up late one night reading all those glowing patient comments, I spent a long time looking at the pictures and was consistently impressed at the final results of the repaired uterus. I did my research and talked this over with many other important people in my life. It seemed a little crazy to think of traveling completely across the country to seek the medical care that was obviously unavailable to me locally. But I decided to make the call and have that initial consult. I was very quickly convinced that I had found the answer. Dr. Parker had already reviewed my MRI and history. During discussions regarding treatment options I was absolutely shocked when I heard him say that he believed he could do this surgery successfully and laparoscopically!! This seemed too good to be true. Dr. Parker patiently spent a lot of time with me during that initial phone consult, explaining it all and answering every little question I had. Please let me assure you that Dr. Parker is very real. I had the surgery recently, it was laparoscopic, without complications and completely successful with a very healthy uterus intact. He removed that very large fibroid and two smaller ones and also discovered and fixed a previously undiagnosed problem that would likely have caused subsequent IVF cycles to fail. As a registered nurse and nurse practitioner for nearly 27 years I have met my share of doctors and can honestly say that Dr. Parker is top of the line. He is incredibly skilled, talented, compassionate, thorough, kind and gentle. As I told him in person....the world needs more Dr. Parkers! Never have I believed I was in better hands, or trusted a physician so completely. I will forever be amazed by what Dr. Parker has done for me!! Please, please don't hesitate to give Dr. Parker a call, even if it's the second, fourth, or tenth opinion you're seeking. I don't believe one could find a more gifted, caring or amazing doctor, anywhere!! read more

After being diagnosed with a large degenerating fibroid that was growing on the outside of my uterus and causing a variety of symptoms, my gynecologist informed me that the findings called for a hysterectomy at a minimum. This was depressing news for me. I then consulted two experienced surgeons at fibroid centers in my area, being told by one of them that my only option was a partial hysterectomy and by the other, that myomectomy (removing just the fibroid) was possible, but with a more invasive approach that would result in a hospital stay and longer recovery. As a result, I searched the internet for information and found Dr. Parker via his website (fibroidsecondopinion.com), which is very educational and comprehensive. I was glad to read about minimally invasive surgery options to remove fibroids and was hoping this could be a possibility for me. Dr. Parker is an excellent doctor. He is attentive, "down-to-earth", caring and compassionate. I did not feel rushed during the visit. Dr. Parker took time to answer all my questions, he drew diagrams and explained MRI images ... He is also very thorough. He explained the need for another test, to be as certain as possible that we were not dealing with a malignant growth. In the end, Dr. Parker saw no problem in performing a laparoscopic myomectomy in my case. He was not worried about the risk of extensive bleeding during surgery, or the possibility of other complications due to size and location of the fibroid - concerns that had been voiced by the other surgeons I had consulted. It became clear to me that Dr. Parker is highly skilled, has a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience, and that I would be in excellent hands! I had a few more questions before the surgery and Dr. Parker did not mind my e-mailing him directly. He always replied within a few hours, on one occasion even while he was on vacation. My surgery went very well. I did not have much need for pain medication, only the day of and the day after surgery. I am surprised how quickly and smoothly I have recovered. I highly recommend Dr. Parker. Travelling the extra distance to have him perform my surgery was well worth it for me. Unfortunately, I have suffered the consequences of poor medical care in the past, and as a result, I seek the best providers possible - especially when it comes to surgery! If you have any doubts about the treatment options you have been given by your doctor, I would urge you to consult with Dr. Parker. You won't regret it! read more

Dr. Parker is an excellent physician. Quite simply, if you have a history of fibroids and you are wondering how or if to treat them, Dr. Parker is who you should see. In the first appointment, he reviews in detail your medical history. He makes recommendations for treatment based on a number of considerations that are individualized to each patient. He makes sure to answer all questions. His surgical skills are excellent. Dr. Parker also has an excellent bedside manner. He is caring. I had surgery 3 weeks ago and am doing great. I was very confident on the day of my surgery that I was in the best hands and receiving the best care possible. read more

Dr. Parker may be the best at what he does, however, I will never be able to know that because he never took me in as his patient. I called his office, sent the requested form with my medical information along with my ultrasound report. The reason why I wanted to see him was for a second opinion on a uterine fibroid I have. My obgyn said she would have to perfom abdominal surgery and I wanted to consult with him in order to possibly undergo laparoscopic surgery instead. I reasearched surgeons to exhaustion and he seemed to be the most competent. Sadly, he rejected me and I find this very unsettling since his web site is all about a "second opinion on fibroids" and that is what I needed. To make matters worse, he referred me to another UCLA doctor who is a recently graduated resident. He maybe good, but there is no information about this doctor. So looking to feel like I was in the best hands to undergo surgery the only thing I found was a rejection with no explanation. Thank you for nothing Dr. Parker. read more

What more can I say about Dr. Parker?! He is FANTASTIC! As the daughter of a surgeon, that says a lot! After extensive research on fibroids and laparoscopic myomectomies, I just so happened to find myself on Dr. Parker's website. Thoroughly impressed by his research and experience, I quickly scheduled my appointment, curious to find out what he would say about my HUGE 20cm fibroid. Being a busy professional, I knew I wanted a laparoscopic procedure so that I'd only have to miss 2-3 weeks of work. Dr. Parker didn't even flinch! He was confident that he could handle a 20cm fibroid laparoscopically, and he did! In my case, most surgeons would recommend a laparotomy (more downtime, more pain, bigger scar) or a hysterectomy (removing your whole uterus!), but not Dr. Parker! He is all about preserving and repairing the uterus so you can return to your normal healthy life. Everything from the first visit to the last post-op visit was excellent!! I would recommend Dr. Parker 1000 times if I could! He is truly one of the best out there. read more

Dr. Parker is hands down one of the he best Dr's I have seen. I went to several gynecologist in Orange County that assured me I needed a hysterectomy to remove my 15cm fibroid. I was not going to accept that for an answer and searched the internet for a Dr. that specialized in fibroids. I found Dr. Parker and was very impressed with him at my consultation. He was very knowledgeable and confident in explaining the procedure and aftercare. I scheduled my surgery but started hemorrhaging prior to my surgery date. Dr. Parker saw me and scheduled immediate emergency surgery. Surgery and aftercare went very well even though it was not a planned surgery. Dr. Parker was able to remove the large fibroid through my c-section scar which looks better than before. I am so thankful I found such an experienced specialist that was able to remove my fibroid without a hysterectomy or blood transfusion even though I had been hemorrhaging for 3 days prior to surgery. Dr Parker is amazing, he was a life saver for me! I am forever grateful! If you are able to schedule your surgery with him I would definitely recommend to do so you will be very happy and fibroid free! read more

I found out my 11cm fibroid over a year ago. I have seen four OB doctors in Orange County before I know about Dr. Parker. Three of them told me a fibroid over 10cm can not be removed by laparoscopic surgery and one of them told me hysterectomy is the only option for me. I was so hopefulness until my friend recommends me Dr. Parker. It is over 50 miles drive for me but I didn't want to lose any opportunity to save my uterus. The first time I met Dr. Parker (7/6/2015) I felt his caring personality and his knowledge of fibroid. He is totally an export of fibroid. I felt so confident and booked the surgery immediately. I waited for two months (9/10/2015) for surgery but it is totally worth the wait. Now it has been two weeks after the surgery and I have done post-surgery appointment with Dr. Parker. I recover very well and my life quality has been improved. The pressure on my belly is gone. I felt he is truly someone sent from God to save me. I strongly recommend all woman who has fibroid not to do hysterectomy just because doctor said so. Do more research before you make any decision. I will recommend Dr. William Parker to anyone who is suffered by fibroid. He is truly the export! read more

Dr. Parker gave me my life back. I only wish I had sought out his expertise out sooner. I suffered from uterine fibroids for years before I met Dr. Parker. Initially, I was told by my primary physician that "everything is fine." I wanted to believe her, but two doctors later I was told that I did have uterine fibroids, one of which was submucous (intracavitary). I was referred to a gynecologist who told me that an abdominal myomectomy was the only treatment option, and the submucous fibroid had to be removed surgically if I wanted to preserve my fertility. Now..If you're sitting there reading a bunch of patient reviews looking for a doctor who you can trust, scared about recent news that surgery is your only treatment option, know that you certainly are not alone. Being a physician myself, I used all of the tools at my discretion to find the right gynecologist for me. Thankfully, my husband who also is a physician found Dr. Parker. Even if you've seen a gynecologist before, I sincerely encourage you to go see Dr. Parker for a second opinion. He is the kind of person that made me want to be a doctor when I was a kid. He is a gifted doctor whose level of expertise far exceeds that of your average gynecologist. He can offer treatment options that others can't. Plus, he has an impeccable bedside manner. Dr. Parker makes it a point to explore all aspects of your medical condition and treatment options with you in detail. All of the time he spent preparing me and my husband was a huge stress relief as the date of my scheduled surgery approached. I went into surgery knowing what to expect, and with complete confidence in Dr. Parker. I recovered from my laparoscopic myomectomy without any complications. My postoperative pain was nothing compared to what I experienced when I had my fibroids. A friend joked with me that now I'm like a teenager with all of my renewed energy! I feel incredibly lucky to have received my healthcare from such a rare gem of a physician. I have nothing negative to say about him. Two of my close girlfriends have also been his patients, and they couldn't be happier with his care. If my husband and I ever have a baby shower, we will definitely be inviting Dr. Parker! Thank you, Dr. Parker and team! Go to his website for more information here: http://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/ read more

I agree with the first reviewer that Dr. Parker takes the time to fully explain what is going on with your condition (also uterine fibroids for me) and this made such a difference in my case. My previous doctor offered to do a hysterectomy to remove a large fibroid, and also suggested I could see other doctors about experimental treatments; but he did not have the time to sit down and explain what was going on and - more importantly - what WASN'T going on, which was that the fibroid wasn't hurting my body, and if the symptoms were tolerable, I could wait it out until menopause. Dr. Parker is on a mission to eliminate unnecessary hysterectomies. I just wish every woman with fibroids could be as lucky as me to be able to come see him (he's in my city). If you have to come from out of town, do it. The office staff is great; your visit will go like clockwork; and you'll get the most valuable advice you could possibly get. read more

I feel like my perspective on fibroids and surgeons are different than most and that is why I want to share my experience with other women regarding Dr Parker. I sell a medication for Fibroids and I know most of the leading physicians in this field. I have actually been trained and seen and touched the equipment they use during surgery. Obviously I have a very informed perspective and I know the reputation and skill sets of the surgeons in this field. I had a previous consultation with another leading physician and I just didn't feel comfortable with him as I do with Dr Parker. I have been suffering with horrible cramps, pelvic pain and pressure for many years due to my fibroids. I looked like I was 5 months pregnant during my menstruation. But I grew up with my mom constantly telling me that this was normal and that she had them also. But it seemed like amongst my friends I was the only one who suffered so much during and right before her period, not to mention constant pelvic pressure all month long. Dr Parker informed me of all of my options and was very knowledgeable. He set the expectations out very clearly with amazing follow up on email and office visits. I think it is very important to know exactly what to expect and be prepared for post op and he gave me all the tools to do that. He has the best bed side manner of any obgyn I have been to. He was constantly reassuring and super confident in our outcomes. His surgery center was very well organized with some of the kindest most competent nurses and staff. Overall I could not have asked for a better experience. I had one huge fibroid and 2 smaller ones removed and some endometriosis excised. I already look and feel so much better 2 weeks post surgery. I highly recommend Dr Parker and I am excited to live a more comfortable life during and in between my menstruation. read more

Before finding Dr. Parker, I had already seen three different doctors, but I mostly received the hurried, impersonal care that has become common in a doctor's office. I was referred to Dr. Parker and, as soon as I met him, I knew that I was in good hands. He is warm and personable and truly treats you with respect and courtesy. He is incredibly accomplished, highly skilled, and, in his hands, my surgery went off without a hitch. My recovery was remarkably easy. I had no complications and, really, very little pain; I was able to stop my pain medication within two days of surgery! I truly believe that my incredibly smooth recovery was all due to Dr. Parker's skill and talent and the level of care he provided. I would recommend Dr. Parker without hesitation again and again. I truly felt as if I were in generous, capable hands. I feel fantastic and have much respect and gratitude for Dr. Parker; he is a truly great doctor! read more

Dr. Parker took a careful but not alarmist approach in diagnosing and ultimately surgically removing my uterine fibroids. After an ultrasound revealed at least one large fibroid that was causing me some discomfort, he talked me through pros and cons and ultimately advised a watchful waiting approach. He shared relevant, current research with me, and I appreciated that he didn't place undue weight on individual statistics. When a subsequent MRI revealed more detailed information than the ultrasound about the size and locations of several fibroids, Dr. Parker modified his recommendation, and I chose to have an endoscopic myomectomy. The surgery was completely successful, the care I received at the hospital was excellent, and recovery took the predicted time of approximately 5 days. Given where the fibroids were in my uterus, it looks likely that their removal will help my chances of getting pregnant, which I hope to try for in this coming year. It's nice to really trust your doctor! read more

a truly amazing doctor...he gave me the most balanced advice. i would totally trust him. everyone else i saw said i needed a hysterectomy for fibroids that cause me no real problems at all. he recommended i do nothing but watchful waiting, not even i was expecting that diagnosis. he is caring, he explains treatment options very thoroughly and is rated very highly in his field. i flew from chicago to see him. i may have had to pay for the visit but i now hoping i have dodged major surgery. staff were fantastic too. read more

I came to see Dr. Parker in 2012 after 3 years of heavy menstrual bleeding. I had been diagnosed with adenomyosis. After trying the natural cure route with no success and also trying some minimally invasive procedures, again without success, I opted for a hysterectomy. Specifically, I wanted a Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy. My doctor at UCLA said she couldn't do it because my uterus was too big. That's when I found Dr Parker. In our first appointment, Dr. Parker was thorough and patient explaining all of my options and answering all of my questions. You know you are in the presence of a real expert when they're humble and treat all of your concerns with respect. Dr. Parker is the best, a true expert in his field. He did the Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy. The procedure took about two hours. I was in recovery by 3:30pm, fully awake by 4:30pm and in the car on the way home by 5:30pm. If you have to have any type of gynecological surgery Dr. Parker is the doctor to go to. read more

His colleagues call him "The Fibroid Guru", and with good reason. One gynecologist wanted to cut me open from the outside to remove my fibroids, which had a 6 to 8 week recovery. I had difficulty getting an initial appointment with Dr. Parker, but I didn't give up because I had read his webpage, and I knew I needed to see him. Dr. Parker is lovely. He listens. He presents options based on what you tell him and his expertise. He will not push a specific treatment. The choice is yours, and you are even required to sleep on it before making a decision. The hysteroscopic myomectomy went even better than I had imagined. Every person at the surgery site was so very nice and caring. Dr. Parker talked to me before, my mother after and me again the next day when I was conscious. I had 4 fibroids removed. The "big" one bigger than we'd thought. I did need painkillers when I woke up, but after that only one dose of Tylenol and a good night's sleep and I was right as rain. I couldn't believe it! My life is so much better. I want to cry when I think about how lucky I was to find Dr. Parker. And I want to cry for all the women who don't know he is there and end up having unnecessarily invasive surgeries. I wish I could tell every woman in the world about Dr. Parker. Because every woman deserves to be able to see him and have him as her doctor. read more

I cannot recommend this doctor enough! I read the glowing reviews and thought they might be too good to be true - at least for me. My multiple fibroids are 20+cm and pooch out like a pregnancy. For three or four years, gynecologists in Atlanta and West Covina suggested I get a hysterectomy. I decided to see a national authority, Dr. William Parker. Although I'd started a daily birth control regimen to control the bleeding and my West Covina gynecologist biopsied the fibroids to make sure they weren't cancerous, I was worried that the size was interfering with major organs or would continue to grow. I went to Dr. Parker with sheer hope that I could treat them with a procedure less drastic than a hysterectomy, which I wanted to avoid at the age of 50 when I'm so close to menopause. What a surprise! After the most thorough doctor's visit I've ever had - a pre-meeting where he was personable and gained rapport to make me comfortable enough for an exam (I realized later), a quick exam, and then another meeting where he went through all of my MRI slides with me in great detail, he not only said would he NOT recommend a hysterectomy, he presented several treatment options my other doctors had not mentioned...including the magic words: "Do nothing." One by one, he laid my fears to rest: my daily birth control regimen was not a problem, my fibroids weren't hurting my bladder or kidneys, he pointed out additional visual evidence that there is likely no cancer present, and it became clear to me there was NO RUSH to do a procedure of any kind unless the fibroids interfere too much with my quality of life. But that's MY decision to make, on no other doctor's schedule. He did not advise my next course, but he laid out my options. I probably will choose a lesser procedure in a few months, but I left his office feeling so empowered--but angry that so many other doctors present hysterectomy as the first option. I cannot recommend this doctor enough. I would suggest that any woman who has been told she MUST have a hysterectomy to treat fibroids should see Dr. Parker before she decides. read more

I am 40 years old and I have no kids. I used to have a fibroid that over the years grew to be 9 cm wide. According to other gyn I had seen before Dr. Parker, there was a good chance I'd lose my uterus in case of a surgery to remove the fibroid, but I disagreed. I got onto the internet and found Dr. Parker's website fibroidsecondopinion.com. The website educated me on what fibroids are and made me want to go see Dr. Parker (I lived in Los Angeles at the time) and get his opinion on my case. I have to say Dr. Parker is an amazing individual. From my first visit one year ago, I realized he was going to be the only one I'd trust with my fibroid. He took the time to thoroughly explain to me and my husband what a fibroid is, what were my options and what we could do. We decided to wait some, but in the last year the symptoms got worse, so I contacted Dr. Parker again. In the meanwhile I had moved to the East Coast, but I did not find any gyn that gave me as much confidence as Dr. Parker, so I decided to go back to LA to get my surgery done with him. Dr. Parker was unbelievably helpful. He was always available over the email (I would get answers to my questions within hours, literally), and helped me through the whole pre-op procedures long distance. I arrived in Los Angeles a couple of days before the surgery, got my pre-op with him and did the laparoscopic myomectomy at about 3 pm on a Wed. afternoon. I was out of the hospital at about 10 pm that night. Dr. Parker and his staff were available for any questions or concerns I had in the days after the surgery and did not make me feel unwelcome, ever, even if I called for two days in a row with a different concern I wanted to express (I am far from brave!) This was by far the best care I could possibly imagine, and even more. Thanks Dr. Parker! read more

Two years after the birth of my eleventh child, I noticed that the size of my uterus was growing. I tried not to think about what could be growing in my abdomen, but after another two years of many unknowns , I sought out a physician who told me that I had a large fibroid tumor. I was referred to another doctor who said my tumor was too large for oblation and I was too young to consider having a hysterectomy, but if I waited it out, when I entered menopause, my fibroids would shrink and be gone. Well, my tumor, and now tumors, did not shrink, and eventually grew so large that some thought my twelfth baby was on the way, even though I was now pushing 50. I tried researching and using alternatives to having a hysterectomy, which included using creams, pills and all types of potions and lotions---all to no avail. I became weary of searching for a solution and it seemed all hope was gone in ever being rid of my tumors. After setting my fibroid research aside for a year, I thought I would look once again to see if there were any new developments in fibroid tumor removal, thinking that with all the advancements in medicine there had to be a way to zap/remove the tumors without doing a hysterectomy. I cannot recall how I stumbled upon Dr. Parker's website, but when I found it I could not believe what I was reading. What a wealth of knowledge at his site. It seemed too good to be true that someone thought of a myomectomy and that there actually was a physician who was genuine in his dedication to helping women hold on to their uterus'. I cannot express to you Dr. Parker's kind and compassionate spirit. The first time my husband and I met with him he put us at ease, addressed all our concerns and questions, gave realistic options and left me with the hope that at long last I could be free of my tumors, if that is what I would choose to do. So, two months after finding Dr.Parker, I had a myomectomy where he removed forty-two fibroids - varying in size, some larger than a man's hand! And now when I stand up and look down, I no longer see my swollen belly, but ten toes! Thank you, Dr. Parker, for the happy ending to my eleven year journey in my quest for fibroid removal. read more

Dr. Parker and his staff were amazing. They helped a 2 year nightmare come to a final end. I was diagnosed with 3 uterine fibroid tumors 2 years ago and the biggest tumor was 10 cm. I refused to get surgery and decided to go the holistic route. I immediately changed my diet and became a vegan, took herbs and even did a 17 day water fast in efforts to shrink the fibroid tumors. The fibroid tumors did not shrink, however, they grew at a rapid pace. During my 2 yr fight I saw a number of doctors in my area who prescribed countless ultrasounds and each doctor recommended surgery. For carious reasons, I did not feel comfortable with any of those doctors operating on me. After thorough research on the internet I found Dr. Parker, who specialized in performing surgeries with tumors as big as mine or bigger. My consult was scheduled and afterward he prescribed an MRI. None of the 5 doctors in my area ever recommended an MRI. A week after my MRI my surgery was scheduled and I flew across country to have the surgery done. The surgery was a success and Dr. Parker removed 18 fibroid tumors! This was a surprise to me, because I was always told I had 3 tumors. He was more than I could ask for in a doctor. He put my mind at ease. Not only did Dr. Parker visit me every day I was in the hospital, but he also called every day to check on me too! If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing except, maybe getting the procedure done sooner! read more