Rate My Professor Romy Parker

Professor Romy Parker is a professor in the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Cape Town, where she serves as Director of the Pain Management Unit. She is also affiliated with the Groote Schuur Hospital and the Western Cape Department of Health. Her professional background includes work as an educator, clinician, and researcher with a focus on chronic pain care and advocacy. Parker holds a PhD from the University of Cape Town, awarded in 2013 through the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health. She has received the Distinguished Teacher Award from the University of Cape Town in recognition of her contributions to teaching.

Parker delivered her inaugural lecture at the University of Cape Town in 2023, titled “Pain Management to Reduce Suffering in South Africa.” She co-edited the monograph Understanding Pain: Unravelling the Physiology, Assessment and Management, published by the University of Cape Town in 2024. Her research centers on pain management, chronic pain, physiotherapy, physical rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders, and physical activity. Parker maintains an active profile on Google Scholar with verified affiliation to the University of Cape Town and has numerous publications in these areas. She is a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain and contributes to professional development in pain management through various roles.