Get to know Carla Samuel-Parks

• Why I Chose Health Care
  "I wanted to become a doctor because I’ve always liked helping and caring for people. I enjoy that the field of medicine involves lifelong learning and self improvement."

• Department of Family Medicine
  As a member of Christie Clinic’s Department of Family Medicine, Dr. Samuel-Parks diagnoses and treats non-surgical illnesses or disorders from infancy through adulthood and promotes wellness care for patients of all ages.

• Personal
  Dr. Samuel-Parks was raised in Champaign and attended the University of Illinois. She was part of the marching band and still enjoys playing the flute. She is excited to return to her hometown to be close to her family. Joining Dr. Samuel-Parks are husband Larry and children Logan, Lawrence, and Carleigh. As a family, they enjoy traveling, camping, and visiting with friends.