About
Dr. Kimberly Parks holds three board certifications: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation. She trained at Harvard Medical School, where she continues to hold a faculty appointment and actively teaches. Her clinical work spans internal medicine, cardiology, preventive medicine, and functional medicine, with particular expertise in managing complex medical conditions. She holds certification as a culinary medicine provider and brings deep expertise in plant-based nutrition for cardiovascular disease management.
Dr. Parks serves as Medical Director and Co-CEO of Synergy Private Health. She holds staff appointments at both Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Mass General Hospital. A nationally recognized leader in her field, she has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She has earned recognition as one of Boston's Top Doctors every year since 2018 and holds a national ranking among the 25 Top Doctors of Concierge Medicine in the US. She is also a certified Women's Hormone Therapy Specialist through the Heather Hirsch Academy. Her guiding passion is using lifestyle and integrative approaches to prevent disease and optimize health.
Education & Training
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Additional Training
Faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School; certified culinary medicine provider; certified Women's Hormone Therapy Specialist through the Heather Hirsch Academy
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Parks right for?
Dr. Parks is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive cardiovascular and preventive care. Patients with complex medical conditions, heart disease, or high cardiovascular risk benefit from her triple-board expertise. She works well with patients who want nutrition and lifestyle woven into their treatment plans. Women navigating hormone therapy will find her certification in that area particularly relevant. Her integrative approach suits patients ready to engage actively in their own health optimization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Parks focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention and management, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and complex chronic conditions. She also addresses women's hormone health, metabolic health, and longevity optimization. Her functional medicine training allows her to look at root causes alongside traditional cardiology and internal medicine care.
Yes. Dr. Parks holds three board certifications: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation. She earned all three certifications through her training and clinical work, including her time at Harvard Medical School, where she continues to hold a faculty appointment.
Dr. Parks uses lifestyle and integrative strategies as core tools for preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. She combines advanced diagnostics like CT Calcium Scores, CT Coronary Angiograms, and advanced lipoprotein testing with plant-based nutrition counseling and culinary medicine. Her goal is to address root causes, not just manage symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Parks holds certification as a Women's Hormone Therapy Specialist through the Heather Hirsch Academy. She integrates hormone health into her broader preventive and functional medicine practice.
Dr. Parks holds staff appointments at both Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Mass General Hospital. This dual affiliation gives her patients access to two major institutions within the Mass General Brigham system.
Boston Top Doctors has recognized Dr. Parks every year since 2018. She also holds a national ranking among the 25 Top Doctors of Concierge Medicine in the US. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters throughout her career.
Yes. Dr. Parks holds certification as a culinary medicine provider and brings deep expertise in plant-based nutrition for cardiovascular disease management. She teaches culinary medicine classes on-site in the practice's professionally equipped kitchen.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026