SSM Health Medical Group
Walter Parham, MD
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Radiology, Internal Medicine

SSM Health Medical Group
2 Good Samaritan Way, Suite 220 Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Dr. Parham is board certified in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease. He received his medical degree from University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri, and continued on with residencies in internal medicine, critical care medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology at St. John's Mercy Medical Center and Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.
About Me
Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Radiology
Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
Residency, 2000
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Medical School, 1997
University of Missouri - Columbia
Medical School, 1997
Mercy Hospital - Critical Care
Residency, 2001
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, 2004
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Fellowship, 2005
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Residency
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Residency, 2000
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Medical Interests
Chest pain
Diagnostic heart catheterizations
Difficulty breathing
Electrocardiographic interpretations
Pre operative cardiac risk assessment
Stress tests
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Question Breakdown
4.8Overall Experience4.8Listened Carefully4.8Explained Things Clearly4.7Knew Medical History4.7Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
125 ratings,
41 reviews
6/5/2026
Very nice very caring
5/29/2026
Very thorough
5/19/2026
Excellent doctor
5/15/2026
Explained things well. Kind and courteous.
5/2/2026
Excellent doctor
Map & Directions
SSM Health Medical Group
2 Good Samaritan Way, Suite 220 Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Mon
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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