Edward M. Barnett
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions

Overview

Dr. Edward Barnett earned his Honors Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended the University of Iowa, earning both his MD (Alpha Omega Alpha) and a PhD in neuroscience. Following this, Dr. Barnett completed his internship at St. Luke’s Hospital, an ophthalmology residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and a glaucoma fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. From 2001-2013, Dr. Barnett was a faculty member of the Department of Ophthalmology at Washington University, achieving the rank of full professor in 2012. He also served as the clinical director for the department from 2006 to 2013. In 2013, he joined Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, but was excited to return to his home state in 2015 as a professor of ophthalmology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has been honored as one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” and “Best Doctors in America.” In addition to being a busy clinician and surgeon, he has also been active in both basic and clinical research with numerous grants, awards and publications.Dr. Barnett was born and raised in Boscobel, Wisconsin, the youngest of nine children. He has been married to his wife, Cate (raised in Brodhead, Wisconsin), for 27 years and has three children. He is a lifelong, die-hard Wisconsin sports fan and has completed two Ironman triathlons.

Dr. Barnett is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Endophthalmitis.

Dr. Barnett is board certified in Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Iowa - Iowa City - PhD In Neuroscience - (1995)

Residency

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Iowa City - Residency in Ophthalmology - (1996

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in MA

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Washington University - St. Louis - MO - Fellowship in Glaucoma - (1999-2000)

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Children's Community Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
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  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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HealthPartners
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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Icare Independent Care Health Plan
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Quartz Health Plan
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Trustmark
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UPMC
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Eye Institute - Froedtert Hospital
925 N. 87th St., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Other Locations
Westbrook Health Center
2315 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53186

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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While Dr. Edward M. Barnett is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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