Ralph Parker, M.D.

General Surgery is a surgical specialty that covers a wide variety of procedures and treatments. It ranges from simple procedures that can be performed in an office setting to more complex operations in the operating room. See below for a list of common procedures.

Common procedures include…

Robotic Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Sports Hernia Repair
Breast Biopsy
Breast Lumpectomy
Breast-Conserving Mastectomy
Removal of Lipomas (Fatty Tumors)
Excision of Skin Cancers
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Mediport Placement
Laparoscopic/Open Splenectomy
Intestinal Surgery
Removal of Skin Lesions/Cysts
Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Wound Care
Muscle and Nerve Biopsy
Tracheostomy
Skin Grafts
…and many others.

For certain procedures, you may be a candidate for the robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedure. Abdominal wall hernia procedures are typically performed with three small, 8mm incisions on the abdomen. It is best to discuss your situation with Dr. Parker to see if these procedures are appropriate for you.

We have begun posting videos of various procedures on our Facebook page and on our YouTube Channel.

Depending on the circumstances, your procedure may be performed in the office, in the hospital, or in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

Dr. Parker maintains privileges at the following facilities:

Presbyterian Hospital of Flower Mound

Medical City Surgery Center Denton

We are contracted with most major insurance carriers. Since there are also third-party repricing companies and other "silent networks", it can be quite confusing. In addition, many insurance companies do not keep current information with respect to physician agreements.

Therefore, if you have any questions, please call our office. Even if were are not "in network" on your particular plan, we may be able to help.

Members of the American College of Surgeons are referred to as "Fellows." The letters F.A.C.S. (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, have have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College.

The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.

Our normal office hours are:

Monday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

We are closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch (roughly)

Most office appointments are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, but please verify your particular appointment as things sometimes change.

Most elective procedures are on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Please be mindful that it is the nature of a surgical practice to have emergencies arise that may cause us to change appointment times unexpectedly or at the last minute. We do everything possible to minimize inconvenience to all our patients, but obviously have to prioritize emergencies when they occur.

If you need further assistance or have questions about scheduling surgery or an office appointment, please call and speak to the office manager, Candice. She will be glad to help you.

Use common sense: If you have a true emergency, get to the nearest emergency room.

If you are a patient of ours and have an urgent matter that cannot wait for regular hours, follow the prompts to get in touch with Dr. Parker (or the surgeon covering for him).

Please note that medication refill and appointment requests are not emergencies and will not be handled outside of normal business hours. For non-urgent matters, you may leave a voicemail and we will call you the next business day.

Many patients either have no insurance or have extremely high deductibles and find it necessary or better to simply pay cash for their procedures. We are sensitive to such circumstances and can help you navigate the process and provide reasonable cash rates.