Dr. Parsons specializes in primary and revision joint replacement of the shoulder hip, knee and elbow. In addition, he performs shoulder arthroscopy, fracture reconstruction, evaluation of failed prior surgery and nonoperative treatment of all disorders of the these joints. His practice includes the following special procedures:

• SuperPATH Hip Replacement
• Conformis Custom Partial and Total Knee Replacement
• Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement
• Resurfacing Total Shoulder Replacement
• Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
• Ream and Run Procedure

Dr. Parsons implanted the first reverse shoulder replacement in the state of New Hampshire and has extensive experience with this procedure. His expertise in the treatment of shoulder arthritis has led to work with implant companies on prosthesis design as well as clinical outcomes research that has impacted the way some shoulder problems are treated.

Dr. Parsons most recently has helped develop a surgical navigation system for shoulder replacement that will help surgeons more accurately reconstruct arthritic shoulders. He often serves as faculty at courses teaching other surgeons how to perform shoulder replacement surgery and his work has fostered numerous publications and abstracts at national meetings.

Dr. Parsons recently joined Dr. King at King and Parsons recognizing a unique opportunity to synergize his expertise with a practice highly regarded for the treatment of arthritis and for excellence in joint replacement surgery. Prior to that he served as the Medical Director of the Joint Replacement Center at Wentworth Douglass Hospital for 8 years. He brings with him the collaborative experience of building a joint replacement program with the aim of continuing the tradition of excellence that Dr. King has built at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Dr. Parsons was recently invited to be a prestigious member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.