RobertParkerMD

General Surgery • Providence, RI

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Office
2 Dudley St
Providence, RI 02905
Phone+1 401-272-1800

Fax+1 401-444-6681
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Education & Training

Brown UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2014
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2009
Purdue UniversityBS, Chemical Engineering, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

RI State Medical License 2009 - 2024
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
The costs of complications after emergency gastrointestinal surgery in Kenya.
Robert K Parker, Kemunto Otoki, Heath R Many, Andrea S Parker, Mark G Shrime> ;Surgery. 2022 Nov 1
1 citations
Prevalence of esophageal squamous dysplasia in relatives of patients with esophageal cancer in Southwestern Kenya.
Justus O Lando, Michael M Mwachiro, Robert K Parker, Paul S Albert, Russell E White, Stephen L Burgert, Robert Chepkwony, Christian C Abnet, Jessie Githanga, Mark D To...> ;Cancer Epidemiology. 2022 Jun 1
3 citations
Implementation of a Surgical Critical Care Service Reduces Failure to Rescue in Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery in Rural Kenya: interrupted time-series analysis.
Heath R. Many, Kemunto Otoki, Andrea S. Parker, Robert K. Parker> ;Annals of Surgery. 2021 Sep 13
14 citations
Indoor wood combustion, carcinogenic exposure and esophageal cancer in southwest Kenya.
Michael M. Mwachiro, Natalie Pritchett, Antonia M. Calafat, Robert K. Parker, Justus Lando, Gwen Murphy, Robert Chepkwony, Stephen L. Burgert, Christian C. Abnet, Mark...> ;Environment International. 2021 Mar 6
6 citations
Operative Self-Confidence, Hesitation, and Ability Assessment of Surgical Trainees in Rural Kenya
Robert K. Parker, Mark Oloo, Faith C. Mogambi, Russell E. White, Andrea S. Parker> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2021 Feb 1
94 citations
Global variation in postoperative mortality and complications after cancer surgery: a multicentre, prospective cohort study in 82 countries
Al Masri, M., Bengur, F., Stephen R Knight, Catherine A Shaw, Riinu Pius, Thomas M Drake, Lisa Norman, Adesoji O Ademuyiwa, Adewale O Adisa, Maria Lorena Aguilera, Sar...> ;Lancet. 2021 Jan 30
13 citations
Surgical Simulation in East, Central, and Southern Africa: A Multinational Survey.
Michael D. Traynor, June Owino, Mariela Rivera, Robert K. Parker, Russell E. White, Bruce C. Steffes, Laston Chikoya, Jane M. Matsumoto, Christopher R. Moir> ;Journal of Surgical Education. 2021 Jan 22
1 citations
Establishment of an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) program in rural Kenya: a review of patient and trainee outcomes.
Michael M. Mwachiro, Nyail Chol, Ian Simel, Justus Lando, David Ngetich, Robert K. Parker, Philip Tanner, John D. Mellinger, Jeffrey Hallett, Mark Topazian, Stephen L....> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2021 Jan 4
2 citations
Gastrointestinal endoscopy experience of surgical trainees throughout rural Africa.
Robert K. Parker, Michael M. Mwachiro, Hillary M. Topazian, Richard Davis, Albert F. Nyanga, Zachary O’Connor, Stephen L. Burgert, Mark Topazian> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2021 Dec 1
1 citations
Referral Patterns of Burn Injury in Rural Kenya.
Mary A Hunter, Kimutai Sylvester, Russell E. White, David T. Harrington, Patrick M. Vivier, Robert K. Parker> ;Journal of Burn Care & Research. 2021 May 7
8 citations
Operative Case Volume Minimums Necessary for Surgical Training Throughout Rural Africa.
Robert K. Parker, Hillary M. Topazian, Andrea S. Parker, Michael M. Mwachiro, Shinji K. Strain, Russell E. White, Keir Thelander, Robert Riviello> ;World Journal of Surgery. 2020 Oct 1
3 citations
Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Predictable Burden in Rural Kenya.
Joyce Lunar, Sinkeet S Ranketi, Beverly Owino, Mark J. Oloo, Robert K. Parker> ;World Journal of Surgery. 2020 Sep 1
2 citations
Assessing Post-operative Pain with Self-reports via the Jerrycan Pain Scale in Rural Kenya
Michael M. Mwachiro, Elizabeth B Mwachiro, MaryAnne Wachu, Wilter Koske, Linda Thure, Robert K. Parker, Russell E. White> ;World Journal of Surgery. 2020 Jul 13
10 citations
A retrospective cohort study of endoscopic therapy and esophagectomy for stage 1 esophageal cancer: less is more
Justin C. McCarty, Robert K. Parker, Roberto J. Vidri, Kortney A. Robinson, Stuart R. Lipsitz, Sidhu P. Gangadharan, Prasad G. Iyer> ;Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2020 Jul 1
13 citations
Surgical Training Throughout Africa: A Review of Operative Case Volumes at Multiple Training Centers
Robert K. Parker, Hillary M. Topazian, Wairimu Ndegwa, Patricia Chesang, Shinji K. Strain, Keir Thelander, Andrea S. Parker, Robert Riviello> ;World Journal of Surgery. 2020 Mar 10
11 citations
Curative Surgery Improves Survival for Colorectal Cancer in Rural Kenya
Robert K. Parker, Michael M. Mwachiro, Sinkeet S Ranketi, Faith C. Mogambi, Hillary M. Topazian, Russell E. White> ;World Journal of Surgery. 2020 Jan 1
8 citations
Mortality Prediction in Rural Kenya: A Cohort Study of Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients.
Robert K. Parker, Elizabeth B Mwachiro, Michael M. Mwachiro, Jocelyn Pletcher, Andrea S. Parker, Heath R Many> ;Critical Care Explorations. 2019 Dec 10
15 citations
Colorectal cancer is increasing in rural Kenya: challenges and perspectives
Robert K. Parker, Sinkeet S Ranketi, Calvin McNelly, Matilda Ongondi, Hillary M. Topazian, Sanford M. Dawsey, Gwen Murphy, Russell E. White, Michael M. Mwachiro> ;Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2019 Jun 1
15 citations
Investigating tea temperature and content as risk factors for esophageal cancer in an endemic region of Western Kenya: Validation of a questionnaire and analysis of po...
Michael M. Mwachiro, Robert K. Parker, Natalie Pritchett, Justus Lando, Sinkeet S Ranketi, Gwen Murphy, Robert Chepkwony, Stephen L. Burgert, Christian C. Abnet, Mark ...> ;Cancer Epidemiology. 2019 Mar 26
9 citations
Burr-Hole Craniostomy for Chronic Subdural Hematomas by General Surgeons in Rural Kenya
John K. Kanyi, Timothy V. Ogada, Mark J. Oloo, Robert K. Parker> ;World Journal of Surgery. 2018 Jan 1
2 citations
Esophageal stent placement without optical or fluoroscopic visualization
Michael M. Mwachiro, Robert K. Parker, Robert Chepkwony, Stephen L. Burgert, Russell E. White> ;Videogie. 2017 Nov 1
5 citations
Esophageal cancer awareness in Bomet district, Kenya
V Duron, J Bii, R Mutai, J Ngetich, David P. Harrington, Robert K. Parker, Rebecca White> ;African Health Sciences. 2013 Apr 12
Stents as sole therapy for oesophageal cancer: a prospective analysis of outcomes after placement.
White RE Parker RK Fitzwater JW Kasepoi Z Topazian M> ;Lancet Oncol. 2009 Mar
Stents for proximal esophageal cancer: a case-control study.
Parker RK White RE Topazian M Chepkwony R Dawsey S Enders F> ;Gastrointest Endosc. 2011 Jun
64 citations
Esophageal cancer in young people: a case series of 109 cases and review of the literature.
Sonja P. Dawsey, Robert K. Parker, John W. Fitzwater, Sanford M. Dawsey, Russell E. White, Christian C. Abnet> ;Plos One. 2010 Nov 22
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