Richard Parker, MD

Richard is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician with over 40 years of experience in diverse settings, including military institutions and emergency rooms in the DFW Metroplex. A graduate of Yale School of Medicine, his expertise lies in patient flow and medical education, which have been pivotal in delivering quality care throughout his career.

Beyond his clinical work, Richard is a prolific writer with a passion for medical history and the history of philosophy. He is an active contributor to prominent national publications, including the Ayn Rand Institute, where he writes on cultural, political, and medical topics. He also participates in public policy discussions about healthcare.

He authored a book on the Dutch physician Herman Boerhaave, whom he describes as the "nearly forgotten father of modern medicine. "