Robert J. Parkes, MD

Cardiology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

(518)377-8184
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
(518)377-8184

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Cardiology Associates of Schenectady

2546 Balltown Rd
Ste 300
Schenectady , NY 12309-1083

Cardiology Associates of Schenectady

103 Sitterly Rd
Ste 2100
Clifton Park , NY 12065

Conditions Treated

  • Coronary Intervention
  • Cardiac Catheterization

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
SUNY at Buffalo, NY (1980)

Residency:
Albany Medical Center (1983)

Fellowship:
Albany Medical Center (1985)

Board Certifications

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (1985)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

5 out of 5

(134 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

153 Reviews

07/18/2024

Very nice doctor

07/18/2024

Highly appreciate, an recommend to anyone!!! Dr. Parkes.

07/12/2024

Have been with this office for many years. Always the best service.

06/25/2024

Will be so sad when he retires. Dr.Parkes is an exceptional doctor. Glad he is mine.

06/20/2024

Dr. Parks is excellent!

06/14/2024

Dr. Parkes was professional, easy to talk to, and gentle.

06/14/2024

Very good

06/07/2024

Always answers questions and concerns

06/06/2024

He's very patient oriented and cares about his patients

06/04/2024

Dr Parkes is amazing professional

05/31/2024

Listened, carefully explained what he was doing and the next steps. Rearranged his schedule to see me

05/28/2024

Exam was good

05/24/2024

Dr Parkes is a great Dr. he always takes time to explain things to us. Answers all our questions.

04/16/2024

An exceptional team practice MAYO would be proud.

04/16/2024

Listens to what you say.

04/09/2024

everyone is fantastic

03/29/2024

I trust Dr. Parkes judgment and am confident in his ability to make the right decisions for me.

03/28/2024

Dr. Parkes was pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, He was thorough in all explanations of my test results

02/27/2024

I have a great deal of respect for the knowledge of The Doctors at Cardiologist of Schenectady

02/13/2024

none neces

01/19/2024

Easy going and very comfortable

01/18/2024

I enjoy talking to Dr. Parkes

01/05/2024

Dr. Parkes will explain accurately any answers he gives to questions you may have.

01/02/2024

Dr. Parkes and his staff are great. Very easy to talk to. He answers you questions and puts you at ease.

12/15/2023

The best

11/28/2023

They have never give me any problem on anything

11/28/2023

Just hope Dr. Parkes doesn't retire ever.

11/17/2023

Would recommend

11/06/2023

I am pleased with the care provided.

11/01/2023

I know all my questions will be answered and I have full faith in my doctor's recommendations.

11/01/2023

easy to talk with

11/01/2023

excellent

10/25/2023

Dr. Parkes and his team are there when we need them

10/19/2023

The line for patients awaiting checkin could use a more consistent system.

10/18/2023

Dr. Parkes is always willing to listen and very caring.

10/18/2023

Communicates clearly all aspects of my care.

10/17/2023

Keep up the great care and attention.

10/15/2023

He is great & very knowledgeable but somehow this time he seemed rushed

10/11/2023

Dr. Parkes is the best. I have a lot of Doctor's, but he is the best!

10/07/2023

I trust Dr Parkes and feel like he listens to my concerns.

10/06/2023

It was a good appointment.

10/06/2023

I have recommended him to family and friends

10/03/2023

Doesn’t speak over my head. Ts

09/24/2023

they are the best

09/23/2023

Dr Parkes is great!

09/23/2023

Been a patient for many years with no problems or complaints.

09/04/2023

Exceptional provider

08/17/2023

I'm scheduled to see Dr Parks every 6 months for my cardiac care

07/21/2023

My Husband and I have been patience of Dr. Parks for many years,and he is an amazing Doctor and we are so glad we have him.

07/19/2023

I absolutely love Dr. Parkes, he explains things so I understand them, he kind, courteous and I can't say enough about him or his staff, they are the best

07/19/2023

Accommodating and through

07/05/2023

Wonderful physician. Trustworthy and honest.

06/29/2023

Excellent and caring doctor

06/19/2023

Dr. Parkes is a wonderful person and Doctor

05/18/2023

Courteous and responsive

05/16/2023

Very good nurse and doctor 100percnt professional

05/15/2023

Kind and has a good sense of humor

05/11/2023

great

05/10/2023

we are very satisfied w/this practice - have been patient for many yrs. - they are attentive to our concerns, etc. woild not go anywhere else

05/10/2023

Exceptional care

05/10/2023

Always comfortable with expectations of my visit

05/10/2023

Excellent

05/10/2023

Dr. Parks always makes me feel comfortable and explains everything to me.

05/10/2023

Last few times I’ve hardly had to wait any time to get into the exam rooms and for Dr Parkes to come in. Use to have to wait a very long time to just get in the exam room and see the doctor. It’s much improved

04/29/2023

He is truley intersted in you health.

04/21/2023

Always does an excellent job!

04/19/2023

My only problem was in finding the sign identifying the Sch'dy Cardiology building on the Balltown Road. The name of the building was not quickly seen as I drove

04/17/2023

Nurse and doctor were both excellent.

04/08/2023

Practice answers me immediaately w/any concerns/questions I have concerning my husband's health

04/05/2023

I love Dr. Parkes! He's helped me get through my triple bypass in 2013!

04/05/2023

Very happy to be in his care.

07/02/2022

Dr. Parkes is an excellent physician and gives me plenty of time to address concerns I may have. He explains everything in terms I can understand. I highly respect him as my cardiologist.

06/30/2022

Dr Parkes is an exceptional doctor. He is kind, caring and calming. He has always made me feel at ease at my appointments and he never rushes me and always very kindly answers all my concerns and questions. I hope he never retires!!

06/20/2022

The physician is excellent and understands my situation. He provides tests on a regular basis to see how medications are working.

06/18/2022

Excellent

06/14/2022

He's the best doctor I've ever known - known many.

06/13/2022

*Dr. Parkes is an excellent doctor. He never seems in a hurry to get you out of the office. He explains things in a way you understand and answers all my questions.

06/13/2022

Good.

06/13/2022

I feel at ease talking to *Dr. Parkes and have great confidence in his opinions/directions.

06/10/2022

Always glad to see and interact with *Dr. Parkes.

06/09/2022

My visits with Dr Parkes are always very thorough. He is very caring and reviews my health history and explains everything clearly.

06/08/2022

Always much better than other providers I go to.

05/27/2022

Very good as always.

05/19/2022

Very knowledgeable.

05/19/2022

Excellent care for over 20 years *Dr. Parkes is the best!!!

05/18/2022

Good visit.

05/11/2022

Very courteous and helpful. I had a lot of questions, and got all the answers I needed.

05/11/2022

Everything was precise and professional

05/06/2022

I have been Dr. Parkes patient for over 20 years. I love him. He is very kind, respectful and understanding.

04/29/2022

Dr. Parks is very an excellent Provider. He is well prepared when he enters the room and is very detailed oriented as to my care and health.

04/26/2022

*Dr. Parker is easy to talk to, some small talk to put one at ease. Prepared with info for visit. Had previous record & meds. My favorite dr. - enjoy my visit.

04/26/2022

Never had a bad experience with the provider or the staff.

04/26/2022

I could not be more pleased to have *Dr. Parkes as my Cardiologist!!!

04/21/2022

Dr. Parkes has been my doctor for many years. He always has time for me and for any of my questions or concerns.

03/30/2022

Excellence service both by Dr. Parkes and his staff!

03/15/2022

Exceptional.

03/15/2022

Dr. Parkes is everything an informed patient could want in a physician attentive, thoughtful and informed about my condition. He is a skilled interventionist. Saint Peter's is fortunate his practice is now affiliated with their association.

03/11/2022

After my appointment with this physician I feel confident I will get the care I need with the results I want.

03/01/2022

Always very thorough.

02/17/2022

Excellent visit - every 6 months routine checkup.

02/15/2022

Outstanding provider & friendly staff at office in Clifton Park.

02/15/2022

Able to communicate very well w/each other - He is the best!

02/15/2022

Very pleased with *Dr. Parks. Felt like an old friend. Very polite and caring.

02/14/2022

Dr parks was so kind and understanding answering all my questions and when I asked him to write down three important things that he said he was kind enough to do that. Very satisfied with my overall experience but esp happy with dr parks and his staff

02/07/2022

Very professional & thorough!

01/24/2022

*Dr. Parkes is always professional, friendly and very informative. He takes the time NEEDED to be sure you understand your diagnosis, and treatment.

01/17/2022

Dr. Parkes is excellent and shows genuine interest in his patients.

01/05/2022

First time seeing this doctor. Thought he was excellent.

01/02/2022

Dr Parkes is a most wonderful doctor and I couldn't be happier in his excellent care!

12/31/2021

This was a follow up visit after a stay in the hospital. The receptionist got me in fort the appointment within a week of my discharge, Dr. Parks had al of the information about my stay and spent a great amount of time with me going over everything, he was wonderful !!!

12/22/2021

*Dr. Parkes is wonderful - I fee fortunate to be in his care.

12/22/2021

30 years of good care

12/21/2021

My cardiologist is fantastic.

12/14/2021

*Dr. Parkes is outstanding.

11/22/2021

Dr. Parkes has always been very thorough. Always took time with me and answered any questions I have had regarding my health. I never feel rushed.

11/19/2021

He gave me answers I needed at the time

11/18/2021

Very good. He made me feel comfortable with his knowledge and concerns.

11/18/2021

Professional, courteous, friendly, knowledgeable.

10/27/2021

Very nice intelligent man. Knows me well and have a good relationship

10/21/2021

Have been with him for 20 yrs. Excellent treatment.

10/20/2021

Dr. Parkes is a terrific doctor who has taken great care of my cardiac needs for over 21 years.

10/19/2021

First dr. to tell me what is what. Very satisfied with *Dr. Parkes.

10/19/2021

*Dr. Parkes and his staff were kind and respectful during my recent visit.

10/10/2021

He is very caring and informative

10/05/2021

*Dr. Parkes is a calm, caring physician.

09/13/2021

See *Dr. Parkes over 20 yrs. very happy!

09/08/2021

Excellent

09/03/2021

Excellent!

08/24/2021

See *Dr. Parkes every six mos. and always leave feeling very satisfied with our visit.

08/21/2021

Excellent

08/20/2021

I have been a patient of Dr. Parkes for many years. He has always been there to provide me with the patience and advice I needed to make my visit for comfortable.

08/18/2021

I received excellent care from Dr. Parkes. He was great about explaining everything so I clearly understood test results as well as next steps.

08/18/2021

Excellent, very attentive, informative, approachable, knowledgeable. Great teacher/explainer

08/16/2021

Dr Parkes is the most wonderful man ever I have complete trust in him

08/04/2021

Dr. Parkes is very attention, knows your history and explains EVERYTHING in layman's terms. Great provider and will call u personally to check on you if starting a new medication. I'm moving out of state and will be traveling back here for appointments and check up. It's hard to find a down to earth MD with great bedside manner who actually LISTENS TO HIS PATIENTS AND TREATS YOU WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT

07/10/2021

Perfect

05/24/2021

*Dr. Parkes is an excellent cardiologist. I had a heart attack in 2017 and *Dr. Parkes attended me in Ellis Hospital. I became his regular patient for heart check-ups since then.

05/24/2021

Excellent.

05/24/2021

excellent as always.

04/29/2021

Excellent!

04/28/2021

Excellent

04/24/2021

excellent

04/21/2021

First time here in a long time, very impressed with my doctor and his staff. They took a lot of time with me and made me feel confident in the care I received.

04/19/2021

I was treated very good. I want to thank all health worker for there cooperation. I was well taking care.

04/14/2021

The very best.

04/12/2021

wonderful as always

04/04/2021

Dr. Parks is my favorite doctor he is always attentive, never makes me feel rushed and always takes the time to go over everything. If all my doctors were like him I wouldn't feel like I was wasting my time and money going to visit them.

03/26/2021

*Dr. Parkes is exceptional. His staff are also very skilled.

03/25/2021

Dr. Parkes answered all of my questions concerning my health.

03/20/2021

Dr. Parkes has been my doctor for a very long time. He is always patient, informative, takes time to listen to my concerns and never rushes my visit. I am very pleased with him.

03/17/2021

I have no problem with this doctor. I hope he never retire, if he does who going to fill his shoes. 'NOBODY'.

03/17/2021

Doctor as always friendly, knowledgeable, professional.

03/10/2021

excellent!
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