John Park's Online Review Report Card

Explained my condition carefully and in an easy to understand manner. Answered all my questions perfectly.

I was recently diagnosed with Brain Tumor @ my Occipital lobe last month. The first symptoms that I had were bad headaches, then started getting blurry vision, at least in one eye, then a bad ear ache, which prompted me to go straight to Urgent care. I met with Dr. Jacobsen (Ophthalmology) to complete an eye exam. The results indicated I had significant swelling behind both eyes. An MRI was scheduled two days later and that's when I learned that I had a brain tumor. It was very hard to process all of this info, especially under a short time period. Started doing research on Dr. Parks & Dr. Roberts and Cottage hospital and was amazed by high ratings. My surgery was scheduled a week later on Wednesday 20 May 2020 for craniotomy. Roberts performed surgery on my vessel the day I checked in and that went well. The next day was the big day .... brain surgery with Dr. Parks. Expected the brain surgery to last 6 hours but it ended up taking him 9 hours to finish. He said everything went smoothly and they were able to remove 90% of the tumor. I stayed in hospital for two days b4 being released that Friday to my surprise, expected to be in hospital for 5-10 days but that was not the case. The doctor did inform me that I may be left with blind spots in my eyes but thankful that was not the case. Almost five weeks in recovery, my motor skills, speech, comprehension, and sight are all good. I struggled when I went home that Friday not being able to see or think clearly. Each day I got better especially once the medication wore off, that's when I really started to feel like myself. Still, I was a bit self-conscious about the incision on my head, but I must admit, he the incision Dr. Parks did is excellent. Hardly noticeable. I am truly amazed by Dr. Parks and Dr. Roberts. Definitely would recommend both doctors. Dr. is a very busy man and he somewhat fast when it comes to go over all the details, still he answered my main concerns. The great news is that I am here today, standing, walking, talking, driving, etc., I am eternally thankful and grateful to these doctors, nurses, and staff and everyone for all their help and support, and prayers. I feel truly blessed to be here today. God is good!!! My follow up is the end of this week and expect to get great results. I want to say thank you to Dr. Parks and Dr. Roberts you guys are truly amazing. Also, Kate was truly amazing. She was so understanding and patient with me and very helpful. She always did her best to ease my mind and listen to all my concerns and questions. Truly appreciate her. She's definitely one of a kind. Jay B...

I was recently diagnosed with Brain Tumor @ my Occipital lobe last month. My first symptom was very bad headaches, then started having blurring vision in my left eye, then had a really bad ear ache, that's what prompted me to go to Urgent care. I was later referred to Dr. Jacobsen for eye exam. His exam indicated that I had significant swelling behind both eyes. A MRI was scheduled two days later and that's when I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was very hard to process this news especially in such a short time period. My friend started doing research on Dr. Parks & Dr. Roberts and the hospital and we were amazed by all great reviews and high ratings. My surgery ended up being scheduled on Wednesday 20 May 2020 for craniotomy. Roberts performed surgery on my vessel the day I checked in and that went very well. The next day was the big day brain surgery with Dr. Parks. Was informed it would last about 6 hours, ended up taking him almost 9 hours to finish. I stayed in hospital for two days b4 being released that Friday to my surprise, expected to be in hospital for 5-10 days but that was not the case. The doctor did inform me that I may be left with blind spots in my eyes, but thankful that was not the case. Almost 5 weeks in recovery, my motor skills, speech, comprehension, and sight are all good. I struggled when I went home that Friday not being able to see or think clearly. Each day, we saw improvements and once the medication wore off, I started to feel like myself. I felt self conscious left with an incision on my head, but I must admit the incision Dr. Parks did is so precise and hardly noticeable. Amazed by Dr. Parks and Dr. Roberts. Definitely would recommend both doctor's. It is because of them that I am here today, standing, walking, talking, driving, etc., . I am eternally thankful and grateful to these doctors, staff, and everyone for all their help and support, and prayers. I feel truly blessed to be here today. God is good!!! Thank you Dr. Parks and Dr. Roberts you guys are truly amazing. Jay B...

Wonderful caring human being!!!! Compassionate physician

I found him dismissive, arrogant, insensitive and inappropriate for my needs. He recommended physical therapy for a back problem that another surgeon prescribed both epidural and ultrasound/cortisone shots for. I suffer from severe degenerative disc disease, spondylosis, osteoarthritis and spondylolisthesis as well as stenosis. He admitted after asking 'so where does it hurt?'that he could perform surgery on my whole spine but wouldn't. The MRI right in front of him told the story but he made me feel ridiculous and hypochrondriacal when I said it hurt everywhere from my L5 thru S1 and 2 all the way down my right leg. I got frustrated with him and he told me to go back on benzodiazepines which took a year and one half to withdraw from. He may have a Harvard degree but so do I. Wouldn't recommend him to my pet rock. He is probably great for tumors and spinal chord injury but for backs go elsewhere. I did and am walking upright with much less pain than if i only did physiotherapy. C-

Cold and dismissive. He didn't fully appreciate nor was sensitive to my concerns. Went rapidly elsewhere and got tremendous satisfaction. Too inscrutable. Don't waste your time unless you have a gioblastoma.

My husband s tumor was found 1.20.2016. From there it was a whirlwind till surgery. I told him we had the best insurance, so find the best surgeon and hospital you can. We Love SBarbara Cottage Hospital and doors opened for us to see Doctor Park. My husband did the research and felt he was the best on this part of the Country. His surgery was 2.8.2016, he was one of the first to do the interoperative MRI for Brain Surgery at that hospital. I believe it was used 3 times. Surgery started at 5 am and he was in the Icu room at 7pm. I was concerned of the length, but each time I asked for an update a actual nurse in procedure gave me a correct and easy explanation to ease my stress. At completion Dr Park arrived to tell me he got all he could 97 %, I noted he looked notStressed or tired.I asked to see hubby, he said soon, I asked about cancer he said not to worry LABwould have results Soon.I was able to stay by Hubbys sideTHAT nite in ICU, In theAm to private rm.Hme 2.12YesCncr Ok

Dr. Park has an excellent bed side manner. Explained everything about my surgery and answered all my questions. Felt very confident in having him do my surgery. A very positive outcome. He is an A+++++ all the way

Dr. Park was excellent. I couldn't recommend him more highly. He was direct, Frank, and up front about my condition. He discussed the options for my surgical treatment and all potential side effects. He took his time and answered all my questions. He was appropriately concerned. His clinical skills are excellent as reflected in his resume. Again, I could recommend him more strongly

My experience with Dr. Park exceeded all expectations for medical care. I had rapidly developed several brain tumors and within less than a week Dr. Park performed a comprehensive and informative diagnostic appointment and major surgery. My short hospital stay was followed by an unbelievably pain-free recovery. Absolutely amazing. Our thanks to Dr. Park, a calm, responsive and caring physician