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Dr. Harris Parker, MD
General Surgery* Age 55
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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.

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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 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
Excision of Breast Tumor
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Biopsy of Breast
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Constipation
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Breast Reconstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Tracheal Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Incisional 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

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Palmetto Health
    1850 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201
  2. 2 MUSC Health Surgical Associates Medical Park DT
    2750 Laurel St Ste 101, Columbia, SC 29204
  3. 3 Office
    2750 Laurel St Ste 104A, Columbia, SC 29204
  4. 4 Office
    114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 420, Columbia, SC 29203

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Patient Reviews
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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General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist, 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.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center

    1315 Roberts St, Camden, SC

  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital

    400 Palmetto Health Pkwy, Columbia, SC

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St, Columbia, 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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