Dr. David Parker earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University. He then earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota. Dr. Parker completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the historic Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. For subspecialty training in Sports Medicine, he completed an additional fellowship at the renowned American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL with Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center. There he assisted with orthopedic team coverage for the University of Alabama 2022-2023 Sugar Bowl Champion football team.

From youth to professional, Dr. Parker enjoys treating athletes at all levels. Throughout residency and fellowship, Dr. Parker participated in orthopedic coverage for many sports teams including numerous high school football teams, The University of Memphis, Rhodes College, The University of Alabama, Memphis Redbirds and Birmingham Barons baseball teams, as well as the Memphis Grizzlies professional basketball team.

Dr. Parker has authored several journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Parker specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee as well as Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) repair and reconstruction, also known as Tommy John surgery for throwing athletes. In addition, he performs general orthopedics including fracture care and joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Parker prioritizes faith, family, and patient care. He loves to spend time with his wife and three kids, and being involved locally in his church and community. Being outdoors, playing basketball, enjoying water sports, and snowboarding are things he loves to do in his spare time.