"I strive to provide high quality, personalized medical care. I believe it is important to listen to, partner with and advocate for my patients. Educating patients, encouraging healthy lifestyles and promoting prevention is essential, while working together to treat and manage their medical conditions. My goal is to help empower my patients to live their best life."
Trela Parker, M.D. joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 2004. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Parker cares for patients at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic at The Vintage.
Professional Background
Dr. Parker received her medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1997, where she also completed her Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency in 2001. Dr. Parker earned her Masters of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas in 2009.
Academic & Clinical Positions
Prior to her practice at The Vintage, Dr. Parker made substantial contributions to Kelsey-Seybold Occupational Medicine practice at Johnson Space Center (JSC) and worked in the Flight Medicine Clinic where she saw spouses of astronauts and their children, as well as serving on multiple JSC/NASA committees.
Professional Associations
Dr. Parker is a member of the following associations:
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Academy of Physicians
- Texas Medical Association
- Harris County Medical Society
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Parker has been recognized by the following awards:
- Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business Administration (MBA)
- JSC NASA Service Award from the JSC Center Director (Hurricane Ike)
- Received Kudos’ Award from Clinic Team members (JSC NASA)
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Group Achievement Award- Flight Medicine Clinic
Hobbies and Special Interests
When Dr. Parker is not caring for patients, she enjoys being a sports enthusiast, poetry, traveling and modern, spiritual/praise and jazz dance choreography.