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King & Parsons Orthopedic Center
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Meet the Doctors
King & Parsons (at the Knee Hip and Shoulder Center) was founded on April 1st, 2003 by Thomas V. King, M.D. and Kathleen Leavitt, PAC to establish a regional center of expertise in solving orthopedic conditions involving the knee, hip, and shoulder. An innovator in joint replacement care, Dr. King has pioneered efforts to enhance recovery after joint replacement creating the foundation of A.V.A.T.A.R®. In 2017, Dr. Parsons joined Dr. King with the mutual goal of continuing to build on the success of the center in providing the best joint replacement care in the Northeast.
Thomas V. King, MD
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Moby Parsons, MD
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Thomas V. King, M.D.
Dr. King has special expertise and extensive experience in total knee, hip and shoulder replacement and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. After completing his College, Medical School, General Surgical and Orthopedic training at Harvard, he joined the Harvard Medical School Faculty to teach students, Residents and Fellows the art and science of knee, hip and shoulder surgery. His basic science research at Harvard Medical School included the novel use of growth factors and bioactive molecules. Clinical research focused on methods to make joint replacements more durable by advanced surgical techniques. Teaching has been a central interest throughout his career including the introduction of surgical techniques for total knee replacement to Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic. He is an honorary member of the Hungarian Orthopedic society. He has led numerous medical missions to Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Over the past five years, Dr. King has pioneered Rapid Recovery after Same-Day Total Joint Replacement. His experience of over 6000 joint replacements, has allowed his patients to walk and do stairs immediately after surgery, go home within hours of the surgery with no overnight hospital stay and achieve the same level of recovery in 3 to 6 weeks that normally takes 3 to 6 months. By orchestrating the many facets of the surgical and rehabilitation process, he has been able to document better outcomes after a faster recovery and an earlier return to work and avocations.
Education, Training, and Teaching
- Undergraduate: Harvard University: A.B. Magna cum Laude
- Medical School: Harvard Medical School: M.D.
- Residency: Harvard Orthopaedic Program/ Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowships: Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Hip and Knee Surgery: Mass General Hospital, Cave Traveling Fellowship, Germany, Italy, England AO Traveling Fellowship, Trauma and Reconstructive Hip and Knee Surgery: Germany, Switzerland, Italy
- Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery
- Clinical Instructor in Health Sciences and Technology, M.I.T.
- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of New Hampshire
Memberships and Certifications:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Fellow, Orthopedic Research Society
Member, New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society
Honorary Fellow, Hungarian Orthopedic Association
Director, The Knee, Hip and Shoulder Center
Moby Parsons, M.D.
Dr. Parsons specializes in primary and revision joint replacement of the shoulder hip, knee and elbow. In addition, he performs shoulder arthroscopy, fracture reconstruction, evaluation of failed prior surgery and nonoperative treatment of all disorders of the these joints. His practice includes the following special procedures:
- SuperPATH Hip Replacement
- Conformis Custom Partial and Total Knee Replacement
- Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement
- Resurfacing Total Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- Ream and Run Procedure
Dr. Parsons implanted the first reverse shoulder replacement in the state of New Hampshire and has extensive experience with this procedure. His expertise in the treatment of shoulder arthritis has led to work with implant companies on prosthesis design as well as clinical outcomes research that has impacted the way some shoulder problems are treated. Dr. Parsons most recently has helped develop a surgical navigation system for shoulder replacement that will help surgeons more accurately reconstruct arthritic shoulders. He often serves as faculty at courses teaching other surgeons how to perform shoulder replacement surgery, and his work has fostered numerous publications and abstracts at national meetings. Dr. Parsons recently joined Dr. King at the Knee Hip and Shoulder Center recognizing a unique opportunity to synergize his expertise with a practice highly regarded for the treatment of arthritis and for excellence in joint replacement surgery. Prior to that, he served as the Medical Director of the Joint Replacement Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital for 8 years. He brings with him the collaborative experience of building a joint replacement program with the aim of continuing the tradition of excellence that Dr. King has built at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Dr. Parsons was recently invited to be a prestigious member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Education, Training, and Teaching
- Undergraduate: Georgetown University, Washington, DC, Cum Laude
- Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
- Residency: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- Fellowships: University of Washington, Seattle, WA (Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Memberships and Certifications:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Founding Member, New England Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Member, New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society
Member, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Meet the Doctors
We walk closely with you through the health-related issues you are facing, and take time to help you with the emotional side of the process, as well as the physical. We talk together, and work through your choices as a team
Doctors’s Spotlight
We take pride in our doctors’ commitment to pioneering advancements in orthopedic surgery. Take a look at some of our most recent updates!
Enhancing Surgeon Confidence with Shoulder Arthroplasty Support Tool
Surgeons exhibited increased confidence after reviewing CDST reports, regardless of the recommended procedure or their experience. The study sugges...
Evaluating the fairness and accuracy of machine learning-based predictions of clinical outcomes after anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
This study evaluates the fairness of machine learning (ML) clinical decision support tools (CDSTs) in predicting clinical outcomes after anatomic t...
Two-year clinical outcomes and complication rates in anatomic and reverse shoulder arthroplasty implanted with Exactech GPS intraoperative navigation
The study compared the 2-year clinical outcomes of anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (ATSA and RTSA) with intraoperative navigation ...
Deltoid fatigue: a longitudinal assessment of reverse shoulder arthroplasty over time
The study retrospectively reviewed 165 reverse shoulder arthroplasties (RSAs) over 5 years, challenging the notion of deltoid fatigue causing a sig...
Quantifying success after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: the minimal clinically important percentage of maximal possible improvement
The study retrospectively reviewed 2573 shoulders undergoing primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) and compared the proportion of pati...
Quantifying success after anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty: the substantial clinically important percentage of maximal possible improvement
The study retrospectively reviewed 1593 shoulders undergoing primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) and defined score-specific estimat...
Deltoid fatigue part 2: a longitudinal assessment of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty over time
The retrospective study of 384 anatomic total shoulder arthroplasties (aTSAs) over a 10-year period found a gradual loss of range of motion (ROM) i...
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Advantages of outpatient surgery
- IMPROVED REST AND COMFORT AFTER SURGERY
- REDUCED COST TO THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND PATIENT
- REDUCED CHANCE OF HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS
- INCREASED PATIENT SATISFACTION
Less pain · Faster Recovery · Better Function
Compassionate Care with A.V.A.T.A.R®
We combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to provide you with the best possible experience.
A.V.A.T.A.R® is particularly beneficial for active and athletic individuals,
- Latest customized technology
- Your own personal Physician Assistant
- Therapy program unique to you
- Custom-tailored pain control program
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Recent King & Parsons Insights
Navigating Success in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (rTSA)
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (rTSA) has revolutionized the treatment of shoulder conditions, providing a transformative solution for patient...
Enhancing Recovery: The Power of Multimodal Analgesia and Opioid-Sparing Techniques After Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery offers relief and improved function for individuals with debilitating knee conditions. However, successful rec...
The Impact of Clinical Decision Support Tools on Surgeon Confidence in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
As technology advances, clinical decision support tools (CDSTs) are emerging as valuable aids in healthcare decision-making. In the field of orthop...
Dr. Parsons Visits Restor3D in Durham, NC
Dr. Parsons recently traveled to Durham, NC to visit Restor3D, an orthopedic additive manufacturing company that specializes in the design and fabr...
Predicting Shoulder Function Improvement After Surgery: A Breakthrough with Machine Learning
Shoulder surgeries, specifically anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA), often aim to improve i...
Revolutionizing Shoulder Surgery for Improved Outcomes
Shoulder surgery has long been a reliable method for enhancing joint function, and recent advancements in the field are propelling it to new height...
Preparing For Your Joint Replacement
Preparing for joint replacement surgery involves several crucial steps to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal recovery. Here’s a comprehens...
Reviving the Essence of Medical Practice: A.V.A.T.A.R®
Step into the realm of healthcare where genuine compassion takes center stage with A.V.A.T.A.R®. In a world increasingly dominated by technology a...
A Life-Changing Journey of Knee Replacements
When it comes to regaining mobility and living a pain-free life, few medical procedures have the transformative power of knee replacements. For Dia...
Exploring Portugal Pain-Free
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