Dustin Parker, D.O., FAAP

Dustin Parker, D.O., FAAP Board Certified Pediatrician in Union City, TN. Specializes in care for babies and children

11/06/2025

We have one peds nurse hired and she's currently going through training. We are still taking applications for a second person as well. My volume is very much so another person is a necessity.

This is an MA/LPN position. If anyone is interested the link is below. You are also welcome to email me your resume as well Dustin.parker774@gmail.com

https://internal-fastpacehealth.icims.com/jobs/22200/clinical-tech.-%28ma-or-lpn%29---reelfoot-family-walk-in/job

If you have any questions I am happy to try to help. Pay etc is dependent on experience and other factors so that is something once you apply they can discuss with you.

In the interim we are doing great with the staff we have and I will continue to bring patients back ( and give vaccines 😊 if necessary).

Thank you,
Dr. Parker

Sunday schedule Monday- Reelfoot Tuesday- Reelfoot Wednesday-out of office Thursday- Reelfoot Friday- Reelfoot I hope ev...
11/02/2025

Sunday schedule

Monday- Reelfoot
Tuesday- Reelfoot
Wednesday-out of office
Thursday- Reelfoot
Friday- Reelfoot

I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween 👻!

I wanted to make everyone aware we are seeing higher levels of RSV and flu is coming next. If you have a baby less than 8 months I highly recommend our RSV injection ( beyfortus) and if over 6 months I highly suggest flu vaccination ( my family got theirs last weekend).

Another pro tip is you can call the family side during the week starting at 7 before the pediatric side opens at 8 for scheduling for me. Just tell them you need an appt and they can access the pediatric side no issues for scheduling purposes vs waiting until we open at 8.

If anyone has any questions please reach out!

Dr. Parker

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween from our zoo! I didn't get to dress up at work this year as I was off but we always have family costumes!

Feel free if you are a patient show us your costumes! I have talked about what kids were being all week.

Dr. Parker

10/26/2025

Sunday schedule of Halloween 🎃 week

Monday- Reelfoot
Tuesday- Reelfoot
Wednesday- Reelfoot
Thursday- Reelfoot
Friday- out off office 🎃

Reminder for all my patients. After Halloween I will no longer be active staff at Baptist here in Union City. If you are my patient/delivering there you will see the on call person starting November 1st. Once you are discharged I'll see you in office like normal ( same as babies delivered elsewhere I don't see in the hospital).

I am happy to do circumcisions in office for those that want me to do those. If anyone has any questions about any of that please reach out to me!

Dr. Parker

10/19/2025

Sunday schedule

Monday- Reelfoot
Tuesday- Reelfoot
Wednesday- out office
Thursday- Reelfoot
Friday- Reelfoot

We have found some replacement nurses and are in the process of getting them started and still have interviews ongoing. I'll introduce the nurses hired later once they get going with me! We will be excited to have help.

We will also change EMRs this month to a program called Athena. It's way way nicer than what we have currently. There will be a patient portal and so forth.

Dr. Parker

10/14/2025

We are in the process of finding replacement nurses. Please bear with me as my wait times have increased. Please understand we are doing the best we can we are just running short staffed. I have been bringing back my patients some myself to help. Once we get folks hired we will be back to normal.

Thank you

Dr. Parker

Sunday schedule Monday- Reelfoot Tuesday- Reelfoot Wednesday- Reelfoot Thursday- Reelfoot Friday- out of office We had ...
10/12/2025

Sunday schedule

Monday- Reelfoot
Tuesday- Reelfoot
Wednesday- Reelfoot
Thursday- Reelfoot
Friday- out of office

We had a great time away. Will return full force tomorrow. Appreciate everyone understanding as my messages were low volume over the break ( which was much appreciated 😊).

All messages received should have been returned unless they were today and I'll go through those by this evening.

Go VOLS 🍊

Dr. Parker

10/07/2025

Reminder I am out of office after today to go see the Vols play GBO 🍊 I'll return on Monday the 13th. Any urgent needs please call the office 731-886-8662. Our providers there can handle any issues while I am out. Any newborns born please just call and schedule as well.

If it can wait until Sunday I am happy to reply then here.

Also all flu shots are available private and VFC. RSV ( beyfortus for babies less than 8 months) is also available. Please call to get yours.

Thanks everyone for the continued support.

Dr. Parker

10/05/2025

Reminder the family side of the clinic opens at 7 and can schedule for me as well. So you don't have to wait until we open at 8 to schedule! 😊

10/05/2025

Sunday schedule/fall break

Monday- Reelfoot
Tuesday- Reelfoot
Wednesday- out office
Thursday- out of office
Friday- out of office

Please see I am only in office Monday and Tuesday. Any messages received Wednesday-Saturday will be returned on Sunday. If you need immediate attention please call the office during those times. I will not be active on this page so I will not see your message.

We will be on a short fall break trip and I'll return to office as normal on Monday October 13th.

Dr. Parker

**for those that have sent me their resume I hope to have all those filtered through by Tuesday so management can start contacting people for potential interviews etc.

10/02/2025

Since Kristan has made it official she's going on to a bigger opportunity that's better for her and her family I am gauging interest before we post the job Forreal. If you are an LPN or RN with pediatric experience with vaccines, well child's and most particular newborns please let me know and send me your resume then we can talk further and get you to management for ideas on benefits/pay etc.

This is not an easy job. Kristan has made it look easy over the last 5 years but my patient volume is heavy every season. I have to have someone willing to work hard and give it their absolute best and not be lazy as I am not haha

On another note it's 745-445 usually. 4 days a week unless you wanted to work 5. No nights and no weekends. You get to be in my office with me your own desk and your own personal concert ( as I sing constantly). I have students with me constantly and I feel like I foster a fun environment. I love my job and my patients like family.

If this interests you or you know someone please let me know. I have float nurses who will bridge the gap but I reiterate this job can have very demanding but very rewarding days.

Update!!

If you want your resume considered please get it to me by Monday October 6th. I'll review all of them then get them to management. It's also possible we could hire more than 1 person or need another in the future. I appreciate everyone's replies and shares. It's a special job but my patients are the best!

Dr. Parker

Address

1516 E. Reelfoot Avenue
Union City, TN
38261

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17318868662

Website

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