Dr. Parker completed his pre-medical studies in biology at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. He completed his medical studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA in 1992. Dr. Parker was ordained as a Ruling Elder in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. In 2004, he relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC where he continues in private practice and serves as a Ruling Elder at Surfside Presbyterian Church (PCA). He lives with his wife, Laurie and two sons, Jonathan and Joshua.