Expertise in
57
conditions

Dr. Christopher A. Barker

Radiation Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave, 
New York, NY 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
57
conditions
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Christopher Barker is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.

Dr. Barker is highly rated in 57 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Liver Embolization.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 139 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in NY

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital For Special Surgery

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Humana
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Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065

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.

4 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter Pilot Study of Electronic Skin Surface Brachytherapy for Cutaneous Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A Multicenter Pilot Study of Electronic Skin Surface Brachytherapy for Cutaneous Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 30, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral, Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Intralesional Talimogene Laherparepvec (TALIMOGENE LAHERPAREPVEC) With or Without Radiotherapy for Cutaneous Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, or Other Solid Tumors
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Intralesional Talimogene Laherparepvec (TALIMOGENE LAHERPAREPVEC) With or Without Radiotherapy for Cutaneous Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, or Other Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drug: Talimogene Laherparepvec (TVEC)
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Pilot Feasibility Trial of Diffusing Alpha-emitter Radiation Therapy (DaRT) for Malignant Skin and Superficial Soft Tissue Tumors
A Pilot Feasibility Trial of Diffusing Alpha-emitter Radiation Therapy (DaRT) for Malignant Skin and Superficial Soft Tissue Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 01, 2022
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Radiation Biodosimetry in Patients Treated With Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Radiation Biodosimetry in Patients Treated With Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 05, 2018
Intervention Type: Other
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139 Total Publications

Consensus Guidelines for Staging and Surveillance Imaging in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Consensus Guidelines for Staging and Surveillance Imaging in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Journal: JAMA dermatology
Published: July 08, 2026
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Is Dr. Christopher A. Barker a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher A. Barker is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma, 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. Christopher A. Barker specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher A. Barker is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Christopher A. Barker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher A. Barker has published 139 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher A. Barker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher A. Barker accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher A. Barker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 518-243-8809 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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