Overview
Benjamin Barker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Barker is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
1125 W Highway 30, Gonzales, LA 70737
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Barker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Barker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Barker by calling their office at 225-765-4050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Barker a top-rated expert for Sepsis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Barker is classified as an Advanced expert for Sepsis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Barker specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Barker is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Benjamin Barker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Barker has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sepsis. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Barker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Barker accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Barker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-765-4050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Acute CystitisDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Heart FailureDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alcoholic NeuropathyDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Neuropathy.
- AnemiaDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.