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Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD

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(Edward J. Parrish, MD)

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Specializes in: General Practice and Rheumatology (Arthritis & Autoimmune Diseases)

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: rheumatic diseases, musculoskeletal problems, lupus, and more.

525 East 71st Street 7th Floor HSS - Belaire Building
New York, NY 10021

(212) 472-6110

Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD is a general practitioner in New York, NY specializing in general practice and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1980 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Hospital for Special Surgery and NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING.

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Address:

525 East 71st Street 7th Floor HSS - Belaire Building
New York, NY 10021

Some issues Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	247
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
preventive care	9
vaccines	9

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	33
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

doctor visit	252
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
preventive care	45
vaccines	45

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	20
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	267
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
preventive care	48
vaccines	48

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	44
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	60
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	187
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
preventive care	25
vaccines	25

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	15
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	110
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

doctor visit	172
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	12
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	17
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	131

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	12
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

doctor visit	81
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

doctor visit	72

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	170
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	12
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Rheumatology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1980)

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward James Parrish, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Hospital for Special Surgery

NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING

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Biography

Dr. Edward Parrish works as a general practice and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). Dr. Parrish is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. Yext reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.