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Dr. Harris Parker, MD
General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Harris Parker, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Harris Parker, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbia, SC.
Dr. Harris Parker, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Harris Parker, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Harris Parker, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbia, SC.

About Dr. Harris Parker, MD

Dr. Parker graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1998 and completed a residency at Palmetto Health Alliance. Dr. Harris Parker, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbia, SC and has 28 years experience. Dr. Parker currently practices at Palmetto Health and is affiliated with MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Richland Hospital and MUSC Medical Center. Dr. Parker has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump, Lipomas and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Parker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Parker is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Puncture Aspiration
Wound Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Puncture Aspiration
Wound Repair
Breast Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lipomas
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Breast Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gastrotomy
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Mastectomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Lumpectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Port Placements or Replacements
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Biopsy of Breast
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Breast Reconstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Tracheal Surgery
Incisional Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Where Dr. Harris Parker, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Palmetto Health
    1850 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201
  2. 2 MUSC Health Orangeburg
    3000 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
  3. 3 Office
    114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 420, Columbia, SC 29203
  4. 4 MUSC Health Surgical Associates Medical Park DT
    2750 Laurel St Ste 101, Columbia, SC 29204

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Oct 03, 2025
My mother recently underwent a surgery by Dr. Parker. He explained everything that was to go on before, during and after the surgery very promptly and professionally. His expertise and personal treatment was/is greatly appreciated by my mom and our family. Many Thanks, LaDonna M Dixon
LaDonna D — Oct 03, 2025
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Meet Dr. Harris Parker, MD

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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Parker's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Harris Parker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Parker's profile.

Dr. Parker frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Lump, Lipomas and Breast Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Harris Parker, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Richland Hospital and MUSC Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Harris Parker, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1998
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Palmetto Health Alliance
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Harris Parker, MD Practices

  • MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center

    1315 Roberts St, Camden, SC

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC

  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC

  • MUSC Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

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