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Benjamin Parker, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Boone, NC, Watauga Medical Center

BenjaminRaymondParkerMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Boone, NC

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery

Director of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Appalachian State University

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  • Office

    194 Doctors Way
    Appalachian Regional Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
    Boone, NC 28607
    Phone+1 828-386-2663
    Fax+1 828-386-2664
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Summary

  • Dr. Benjamin Parker is an orthopaedic surgeon at AppOrtho, a member of Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. He is the director of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine for Appalachian State University. The North Carolina native completed his undergraduate degree at Duke University and earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. From there, he completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his sports medicine fellowship at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

    Dr. Parker is a specialist in all areas of sports medicine, including complex injuries of the knee, pediatric sports injuries, cartilage restoration, elbow surgery, complex arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder surgery, and shoulder replacements. He also enjoys general orthopaedic fracture care and management.

    When not at work, Dr. Parker enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is also an avid fitness enthusiast and accomplished bluegrass musician.
  • Benjamin Parker, MD - Sports Medicine and Shoulder Elbow Specialist

    Meet Dr. Benjamin Parker, Director of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at AppOrtho and Appalachian State University

Clinical Expertise

  • Sports medicine, Orthopaedic traumatology, Shoulder and elbow surgery, Shoulder surgery, Arthroplasty, Knee arthroscopy, Shoulder replacement, Shoulder laxity, Shoulder stabilization, Shoulder arthritis, Shoulder arthroplasty, Thrower's shoulder, Swimmer's shoulder, Scapular rotation dysfunction, Bankart lesion, Knee instability, Knee fractures, Knee sprains, Runner's Knee, Sports-related knee injuries, Meniscus repair, Meniscus reconstruction, Meniscal cyst, Anterior cruciate ligament injury, Posterior cruciate ligament injury, Medial collateral ligament tear, Ulnar collateral ligament injury at the elbow, Lateral collateral ligament sprain , Lateral collateral ligament injuries at the elbow, Tibial plateau fracture, Ankle fracture, Arthroscopy, Partial knee arthroplasty, Robot-assisted knee hemiarthroplasty, Wrist fractures, Ankle trauma, Traumatic injuries of the knee and leg, Femur fractures, Hip fractures, Exertional compartment syndrome, Hand and wrist trauma, Supracondylar humerus fractures, Proximal humerus fracture, Forearm fractures, Trigger finger, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Coracoid transfer, cruciat, Biceps injuries, General orthopaedics, Clavicular fracture, Acromioclavicular joint reconstruction, Pediatric sports medicine, Shoulder reconstruction, Finger fractures, Osteochondritis dissecans, Patellar instability, Cartilage restoration, Glenoid labrum tears, Rotator cuff injuries, Hamstring tendon repair, Knee arthritis, Elbow trauma, Trochanteric bursitis, Greater trochanteric pain syndrome, glutea, Platelet rich plasma therapy, Plantar fasciitis, Lateral epicondylitis, Medial epicondylitis, Pediatric shoulder and elbow surgery, Minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery, Complex shoulder surgery, Arthritis, Ankle arthroscopy

Education & Training

  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    Wake Forest University School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2016 - 2017
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityBA, Biology, Biochemistry Certificate, 2000 - 2004
  • East Chapel Hill Highschool
    East Chapel Hill HighschoolHigh School, 1998 - 2000

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Graduation with Distinction Duke University, 2004
  • All ACC Academic Honor Roll NCAA, 2004

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Peripheral Nerve Injury Following Interscalene Blocks: A Systematic Review to Guide Orthopaedic Surgeons  
    Holbrook, Parker, Orthopaedics

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Top 50 Cited Journal Articles on Overhead Throwing Athletes: A Bibliographic Analysis.
    Alejandro Marquez-Lara, T. David Luo, Austin V. Stone MD, Benjamin R. Parker, Aman Sharma, Michael T. Freehill ., TBD
  • Management of Intra-Articular Injuries Associated with Acute Patellar Dislocation in Adolescents
    Amin NH, 30th AANA Annual Meeting
  • The July Effect in Orthopaedic Trauma:Does timing during the year or level of resident affect complication rates?
    Casp, A, MD, Patterson, B, MD, Parker, B, MD, NCOA 2015

Press Mentions

  • Orthobiologics: Use Your Body’s Own Cells to Repair Knee Cartilage
    Orthobiologics: Use Your Body’s Own Cells to Repair Knee CartilageMay 23rd, 2019

Research History

  • Research TechnicianUNC Pathology Department: Platelet Research2004 - 2006

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations