Dr. Neil Parker has been practicing as a general psychiatrist and addiction medicine physician since completing his residency at the University of Alberta in 2018. He has worked in a variety of outpatient settings, including an opioid dependency clinic, a concurrent disorders clinic, and the CFB Edmonton Military Mental Health Clinic.

A holistic approach to mental health is central to Dr. Parker’s practice. He encourages patients to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes alongside therapy and medication to support their mental and physical well-being. He recognizes that everyone’s recovery journey is unique, and he works to guide patients toward an evidence-based path that fits the context of their life, history, preferences, and strengths.

Dr. Parker is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta, where he is involved in teaching and supervising residents at various stages of their training. He also serves as an academic advisor, small group facilitator, and OSCE examiner, and is developing curriculum in psychiatric medication deprescribing and lifestyle psychiatry.