Thursday, October 2, 2014

Mark Twain Medical Center Welcomes Women’s Health Doctor



Dr. Ali Parsa to practice at the Angels Camp and Valley Springs Medical Centers
Mark Twain Medical Center has recruited a women’s health doctor to Calaveras County.  Dr. Ali Parsa will practice Women’s Health in San Andreas serving women in the Tri-County area.
“Mark Twain Medical Center is proud to bring women’s specialty care services back to our community,” said Craig Marks, Hospital President. “Dr. Parsa will provide comprehensive women’s health services from well woman care to specialty care, such as laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Parsa will enable us to better meet the total healthcare needs of the women of Calaveras County.”




Dr. Parsa received his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey; recognized for its level 3 high risk Perinatal Center.       Following his residency, Dr. Parsa completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Stanford University and specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgeries. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
He is now practicing at the Medical Centers in Angels Camp and Valley Springs. Dr. Parsa is married to forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sanaz Kalantarzadeh, who has also joined the Medical Staff at MTMC. They have made their home along with their two young children in Murphys.  
“The excitement and diversity of obstetrics and gynecology is what attracted me to this specialty,” stated Dr. Parsa. “I find it very rewarding to be able to help my patients with their individual medical needs, from having a baby to the most advanced gynecologic surgeries.” 



Dr. Parsa is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment please call 754-2968.

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About Mark Twain Medical Center
Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, full-access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical Center’s Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In addition to being a major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also a major source of jobs for area residents. On average, more than 300 people are employed at the hospital and its five Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health, the fifth largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the nation. For more information, please visit our website at www.marktwainmedicalcenter.org. Mark Twain Medical Center is also on Facebook