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University of Kansas School of Medicine - Medical Education - 1992
Bio
David Parrish, M.D., was born in Lawrence, Kan. He received a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in 1988 (majoring in Spanish) and his M.D. degree from the University of Kansas in 1992, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed residency training in internal medicine and fellowship training in cardiovascular disease at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
Parrish is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His clinical areas of interest include adult general cardiology, diagnostic invasive cardiology, and non-invasive cardiac imaging.
Parrish’s pride and joy are his wife and two children. He is very interested in soccer, and has played and coached his entire life. He is an avid photographer and wine collector who loves to travel to California. Parrish also enjoys and belongs to The City Church.
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Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
First Health (Formerly Coventry)
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
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Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
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Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. For more information about the survey please visit the About Our Survey page.
Question Breakdown
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (157 Ratings, 58 Comments)
4.9
Aug 2025
He is always a caring professional who inspired my trust.
4.9
Aug 2025
They all made me feel comfortable and I feel confident in the care I receive from each one.
4.9
Aug 2025
He is always professional and very kind.
4.9
Aug 2025
Everyone was very good at his/her job, while being helpful and kind.
5.0
Aug 2025
Doctor Parrish and his Staff are very professional and informative
5.0
Aug 2025
Always a Great Experience with his staff
5.0
Aug 2025
On time very professional
5.0
Aug 2025
Pleasant staff and professional service.
5.0
Aug 2025
Everything is very good
5.0
Aug 2025
Dr. Parrish and those of his office, are all a Blessing for me, and others patients. Honored to state so. [...]
5.0
Aug 2025
Both physician and his staff very pleasant to deal with.
5.0
Aug 2025
I felt informed and listened to.
5.0
Aug 2025
PA, doctor, and office staff all interacted efficiently.
5.0
Jul 2025
She was very very nice and understanding.
5.0
Jul 2025
Good people they know what they're doing and listen to you
5.0
Jul 2025
This was a great experience. Everyone was positive, friendly and Caring.
5.0
Jul 2025
Great experience.
5.0
Jul 2025
Best heart doctor in Texas
5.0
Jul 2025
Very good
5.0
Jul 2025
Very professional and good
4.8
Jun 2025
A very fine experience, with a clearly experienced and well-versed physician in his field of specialty.
5.0
Jun 2025
Staff was very good.
5.0
Jun 2025
One of the better providers I've seen in a long time. We all know doctor's patient time isn't what it used to be, but it didn't feel like that with Dr. Parrish. I felt heard, not hurried. I feel like I received top notch care. Highly appreciated.
5.0
Jun 2025
Very professional
5.0
Jun 2025
Friendly
5.0
Jun 2025
I like my Doctor He listen to my needs and the feedback was great He is Nice and Polite.
5.0
Jun 2025
Great experience. We love Dr. Parrish and his staff!
5.0
Jun 2025
Very personable!
5.0
Jun 2025
Took the time to help me understand my illness
5.0
Jun 2025
They are always very helpful each time I visit my doctors
5.0
Jun 2025
No problem at all
5.0
Jun 2025
Very good all were very nice people
5.0
Jun 2025
Very reliable service exalent
5.0
Jun 2025
Everything went great
5.0
Jun 2025
Every good visit. Really good doctor!!!
5.0
Jun 2025
One of the best doctors I have been to.
5.0
Jun 2025
Dr. Parrish, [...], and staff were very professional and answered all my questions. Very impressed with the care I received.
5.0
Jun 2025
Very good
5.0
Jun 2025
Very good
4.9
Jun 2025
Eye doctor was very helpful
4.9
Jun 2025
Everyone was helpful
5.0
Jun 2025
Overall excellent
5.0
Jun 2025
Informative appointment!
5.0
Jun 2025
Very pleasant and efficient meeting.
4.8
Jun 2025
[...] Always a good experience.
4.8
Jun 2025
All was very good!
5.0
May 2025
Great experience! Doctor Parrish has been my doctor for 19 years!
5.0
May 2025
All good. [...]
5.0
May 2025
Good experience
5.0
May 2025
Everything good
5.0
May 2025
Dr. Parrish and his staff are wonderful!
5.0
May 2025
EVERYTHING IS/WAS GREAT!
5.0
May 2025
ALL GREAT!
4.9
May 2025
Excellent
4.9
May 2025
Excellent.
5.0
May 2025
My visits with Dr Parrish and staff are always beneficial and great!
4.6
May 2025
Good listening and explaining!
4.6
May 2025
Ease of check-in to nurse that cared for me and then not a long wait