About

Laura Parks, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology with Town Plaza Women’s Health. She is affiliated with Menorah Medical Center./p>

Dr. Parks is excited to take care of patients of all ages from infancy to menopause. She has special interest in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. She is one of the few physicians in Kansas with a Focused Practice Designation in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. This means that with additional training and education, she then went on to obtain certification from the National Board in this field. She is passionate about teaching and instruction, and has been recognized with many honors and awards throughout her years of experience. She continues to give lectures in topics of obstetrics and gynecology nationally and she has published numerous chapters and articles.

Dr. Parks earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Saint Louis University. She also served as Administrative Chief Resident at Saint Louis University. She then trained with a world renowned pediatric and adolescent gynecologist at Washington University in St. Louis for two years. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, and the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Dr. Parks is also an examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology during the oral board exam for candidates to obtain board certification in obstetrics and gynecology.

Education

Medical School
University of Kansas School of Medicine Graduate Degree 2004

Residency
Saint Louis University Residency 2008

Affiliations

Menorah Medical Center

Gender

Female

Languages Spoken

English

Procedures & Conditions

  • Benign Ovarian Cyst
  • Birth Control Management
  • Breast Health
  • C-section
  • Cervical Conization (Leep)
  • Contraceptive Capsule Implantation/Removal
  • Dilation and curettage (D&C)
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • Endometrial biopsy
  • Female Infertility
  • Fetal Testing
  • General Gynecology Procedures
  • Gynecological Exams
  • Gynecology
  • Gynecology - General Gynecology Procedures
  • Gynecology - Medical Gynecology
  • Hyperemesis Gravidarum
  • Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Morning Sickness
  • Hysterectomy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • IUD Implantation/Removal
  • IUD insertion and removal
  • Labor And Delivery
  • Lesion Removal - Vulva
  • Menopausal Disorders
  • Menopause Conditions
  • Menstrual & Other Female Reproductive System Disorders
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Miscarriage Treatment
  • Multiple Gestation
  • Myomectomy
  • OBGYN/Midwife
  • Obstetrics
  • Other Procedures - Gynecology
  • Painful or irregular periods
  • Pre-Eclampsia
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD/PMS)
  • Problems In Puberty
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (Excluding HIV And Hepatitis)
  • Tubal ligation
  • Ultrasound
  • Ultrasound - OB
  • Uterine Fibroid Procedures
  • Uterine Fibroids Surgery
  • Uterine fibroid treatment
  • Well Woman Exams
  • Women's Care

Specialty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Office Locations

Town Plaza Women's Health - Overland Park
13801 Metcalf Ave
Ste 200
Overland Park, KS 66223
Phone: (913) 340-7633

Additional Locations

Town Plaza Women's Health - Prairie Village

6936 Mission Rd Ste 201
Prairie Village, KS 66208