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Henry Parkman

Gastroenterology

Henry Parkman, MD

Professor of Medicine; Vice Chair of Research, Department of Medicine; Director, GI Motility Laboratory, Temple University Hospital

Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Henry P. Parkman is a renowned gastroenterologist specializing in gastrointestinal motility disorders, with particular expertise in gastroparesis, achalasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, dyspepsia, and fecal incontinence. He directs the GI Motility Laboratory at Temple University Hospital, where he evaluates and treats motility issues across the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon using advanced diagnostic techniques such

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19+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine (ABIM)
  • Gastroenterology (ABIM)

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine — M.D., 1982
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1982-1985
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1985-1988
  • Mayo Clinic Medical School — Fellowship, Gastroenterology Research

Peer Recognition

  • ACGFellow (FACG)

    2026

  • Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors, Gastroenterology

    2015-2020 (6 years)

  • Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors

    2015-2020 (6 years)

  • Castle ConnollyAmerica's Top Doctors

    2016-2021 (6 years)

  • Philadelphia MagazineTop Doctors

    2015-2016, 2018-2025 (10 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Motility & Functional GI

Conditions & Treatments

GERD & RefluxAchalasiaDysphagia & Swallowing DisordersGI Motility DisordersGERD

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Temple University Hospital

Languages

English

Experience

19+ years in practice