Noah P. Parker, MD, FACS
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
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Biography
Dr. Parker is a throat and neck specialist. He offers expertise in the following sub-specialties:
- Laryngology:
- Management of voice changes and loss (vocal fold polyp, vocal fold nodules, vocal cord paralysis, laryngeal papilloma, spasmodic dysphonia)
- Breathing trouble (subglottic stenosis, tracheal stenosis, tracheostomy tube dependence)
- Swallowing difficulty (Zenker's diverticula, cricopharyngeal dysfunction, aspiration)
- Sleep Surgery: Surgical management of snoring and sleep apnea
- Endocrine Surgery: Surgical management of thyroid cancer, thyroid goiters, Grave’s disease, thyroid nodules, hyperparathyroidism, and parathyroid cancer
Dr. Parker works closely with a team of speech therapists who have focused training and expertise in working with professional voice users, such as vocal performers.
Dr. Parker completed his otolaryngology-head and neck surgery training at University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Disorders training at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Parker also is an adjunct professor in the Indiana University Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. He regularly lectures to speech pathology students, as well as those in the Department of Theater and the Jacobs School of Music.
Dr. Parker actively pursues academic medicine through clinical research focused on throat and neck disorders. Recent contributions include:
- outcomes in the treatment of laryngeal cancer with the KTP laser
- adjunctive treatments for laryngeal papilloma
- surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea treated with the hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant
- endoscopic management of Zenker’s diverticula
- voice outcomes in patients treated for vocal cord paralysis
- endoscopic management of laryngotracheal stenosis
Insurance
Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Community Health Alliance
Deaconess OneCare
First Health Network
Lutheran Preferred
Majestic Care Management I-SNP
Medicaid (Traditional)
Medicare (Traditional)
MultiPlan/PHCS
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP)
Sagamore Health Network
SHO Direct
Southern Indiana Health Organization (SIHO) Inspire/PPO
VA Community Care Network
Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.
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Specialties & Details
Specialties:
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Conditions & Treatments:
Voice Disorders, Dysphonia, Benign Vocal Fold Lesions, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Laryngeal Dysplasia, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Airway Stenosis, Dysphagia, Zenker's Diverticula, Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction, Aspiration, Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Goiter, Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Neck Masses, Nasal Obstruction, Chronic Sinusitis, Recurrent Sinusitis
Education
School of Medicine:
Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
Internship:
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Residency:
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Fellowship:
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Hospitals & Affiliations
Hospital Privileges:
IU Health Methodist/IU Health University, IU Health North, IU Health West
Physician Group:
IU Health Medical Group
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Dual-Site Stimulation for OSA (BOOST Study)
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