Professor Parsons is an internationally recognised leader in Stroke Medicine, and a highly sought-after speaker, instructor and mentor, both nationally and internationally, in all aspects of clinical Neuroscience. He is the Professor of Medicine and Neurology at UNSW South Western Sydney Clinical School. He is also a Conjoint Professor of Neurology at University of Newcastle and University of Melbourne.

Despite his academic achievements, Professor Parsons is first and foremost a clinician, and previously had a busy private practice Consulting in Neurology in Maitland, NSW (his home-town), and subsequently then in Melbourne. He holds current clinical appointments at John Hunter and Liverpool Hospitals.

Professor Parsons is a passionate general neurologist and will be accepting referrals for all neurological conditions.