Stephen Q. Parker, M.D.
About
Dr. Stephen Parker is an interventional pain management doctor who has been practicing in the Myrtle Beach area since 2011. He graduated from Howard University in Washington, D.C., with a bachelor of science degree in molecular biology. He earned his medical doctorate at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina, before completing an internal medicine internship and physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Parker later underwent a pain management fellowship at Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C., in Marietta, Georgia.
In his practice, Dr. Parker is dedicated to helping his patients regain the ability to enjoy recreational and vocational pursuits with reduced pain or complete pain elimination. He has experience in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, having served as a medical director for over 14 years. Dr. Parker has also been involved in the development of telemedicine technology and is a co-founder of MDLIVE based in South Florida.
Dr. Parker and his wife, Camilla, reside on Pawleys Island with their two children. He is active in his church and South Carolina Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball. He also enjoys golf, exercising, playing bass guitar and drums, and all types of music.
Dr. Parker sees patients in need of pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as nonsurgical back, neck, and spine care at our Murrells Inlet office.
Credentials
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology: Howard University, Washington, D.C.
- Doctor of Medicine: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Internal Medicine Internship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
- Pain Management Fellowship: Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C., Marietta, GA
Certification
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fellow
- American Pain Society
- American Telemedicine Association
- International Pain Society
- North American Spine Society
- Palmetto Medical Dental Pharmaceutical Association
- Pennsylvania Medical Society
- South Carolina Medical Association
- South Carolina Orthopaedic Association
- South Carolina Spine Association
- Spine Intervention Society
- The Pain Society of the Carolinas
Hospital/Surgery Center Affiliations
- Carolina Coast Surgery Center
Medical Interests
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Facet Blocks
- General Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Joint and Hip Injections Under Fluoroscopy
- Kyphoplasty
- Neck and Back Pain
- Nerve Studies
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trials
- Worker Injuries
Patient Reviews
- “I saw Dr. Parker and had a great experience with all the staff members I dealt with during my appointment at OrthoSC. Everyone was professional, courteous, and informative. I highly recommend OrthoSC.”– Laurence F.