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Eva (Rawlings) Parker, MD, Dermatology, Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

EvaR(Rawlings)ParkerMD, DTMH, FAAD(She/Her)

Dermatology • Nashville, TN

Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Core Faculty in the Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society

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Summary

  • Eva Rawlings Parker, MD, DTMH, FAAD is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Core Faculty in the Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Locally, she serves as President of the Nashville Dermatologic Society and the Williamson County Medical Society. Dr. Parker practices general, complex medical, inpatient, and cosmetic dermatology at Vanderbilt where she delivers award-winning care including being the recipient of the annual Excellence in Patient Experience Award and is Castle Connolly Top Doctor and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine. Dr. Parker’s academic expertise includes the health effects secondary to climate change, global health, HIV dermatoses, tropical skin disease, and infectious disease dermatology. She is also passionate about ensuring access to quality medical care for vulnerable and marginalized populations. Dr. Parker provides dermatologic care to people living with HIV in Vanderbilt’s Comprehensive Care Clinic and staffs Nashville General Hospital’s dermatology clinic. She also provides volunteer dermatologic care to immigrant, refugee, and underserved populations in Nashville at Siloam Health and Shade Tree Clinic. As well, she is a member of the volunteer medical corps of the Addis Clinic providing telehealth consultation services in Africa, has taught internationally in resource-limited settings, and is an external supervisor and mentor at the Regional Dermatology Training Centre in Moshi, Tanzania. Dr. Parker is a member of the International League of Dermatological Societies’ official relations committee reporting to the World Health Organization and serves as Deputy Chair of the American Academy of Dermatology's World Congress Fund Review Task Force whose mission is to set policies and awarding priorities for scholarships and grants for international educational activities supporting dermatology trainees in low- and middle-income countries. She is also Faculty Lead for DEI in Dermatology at VUMC.

Education & Training

  • Gorgas Memorial Institute of Tropical and Preventive Medicine and the Alexander von Humboldt Instituto de Medicina Tropical of the Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia
    Gorgas Memorial Institute of Tropical and Preventive Medicine and the Alexander von Humboldt Instituto de Medicina Tropical of the Hospital Nacional Cayetano HerediaCertificate, Tropical Dermatology, 2023 - 2023
  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
    London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineDiploma in Tropical Medcine and Hygiene, Graduation with Merit, 2022 - 2022
  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
    London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineDiploma, Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Graduation with Merit, 2022 - 2022
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Dermatology, 2003 - 2006
  • Saint Joseph Hospital
    Saint Joseph HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2002, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2002, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha
  • University of Denver
    University of DenverBS, Environamental Science, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1993 - 1997
  • University of Denver
    University of DenverB.S., Environmental Science with minors in Chemistry and Geology, Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude, 1993 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2003 - 2011
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2003 - 2011
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Presidential Citation American Academy of Dermatology, 2024
  • Exceptional Women in Medicine Castle Connolly, 2018, 2020-2024
  • Top Doctor in Dermatology Castle Connolly, 2016-2024
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Dermatological Manifestations of Extreme Weather Events: Comprehensive Review of Skin Disease and Vulnerability.  
    Parker ER, Mo J, Goodman RS, Journal of Climate Change and Health, 10/2022
  • Healthcare professionals need to be CCLEAR: Climate collaborators, leaders, educators, advocates, and researchers.  
    19. Duhaime AC, Futernick M, Alexander M, Erny BC, Etzel RA, Gordon IO, Guinto R, Hertelendy AJ, Howard C, Maki L, Olagunju AT, Parker ER, Redvers N, Sehgal A, Shultz ..., Journal of Climate Change and Health, 10/2021
  • Alpha-gal Syndrome for the Dermatologist  
    Ahlers C, Parker ER, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 9/2023
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Atopic Dermatitis: 5 Things to Know
    Atopic Dermatitis: 5 Things to KnowOctober 11th, 2023
  • Why the rare skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett may become more common. There’s growing evidence that global warming's heat and influence over UV light contributes to skin cancer diagnoses.
    Why the rare skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett may become more common. There’s growing evidence that global warming's heat and influence over UV light contributes to skin cancer diagnoses.September 8th, 2023
  • Can a vaccine be the solution to the surge in melanoma cases caused by the climate crisis?
    Can a vaccine be the solution to the surge in melanoma cases caused by the climate crisis?August 16th, 2023
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Committees

  • External Advisor, International League of Dermatological Societies’ Official Relations World Health Organization Committee, 2023 – 2027 2023 - Present
  • Deputy Chair (2024-2026) and Member (2022-2024), American Academy of Dermatology's World Congress Fund Review Task Force 2022 - Present
  • Section Editor and Editorial Board Member, JMIR Dermatology 2021 - Present
  • Member, Internationl Society of Dermatology, Committee on Climate Change 2021 - Present
  • Associate Editor (2022-present) and Executive Board Member (2020-present), Journal of Climate Change and Health 2020 - Present
  • Co-Chair (2022-present) and Executive Board Member (2020-present), American Academy of Dermatology's Expert Resource Group on Climate Change and Environmental Affairs 2020 - Present
  • Member and Co-Chair of the Environmental Justice Advisory Panel, Mayor of Nashville’s Sustainability Advisory Committee 2021 - 2023

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Eva Parker, Dr. Eva Parker, MD, Dr. E Parker, Dr. Eva R Parker