John D. Barks
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. John D. Barks

Neonatology | Pediatrics
1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
Expertise in
3
conditions
1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
Ann Arbor, MI 

Overview

John Barks, M.D. is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, the Director of the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (since 2009) and is a member of the multidisciplinary Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center.Dr. Barks earned his Medical Degree from Queens University, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1980. After residency training in Pediatrics in Halifax and Toronto, he undertook fellowships in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Neonatology) at the University of Toronto and the University of Michigan. Dr. Barks is board certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. His clinical practice encompasses all aspects of neonatal intensive care medicine, with a particular interest in neonatal neurology and neurocritical care.Dr. Barks' clinical research and laboratory research interest is in neonatal neurology. Dr. Barks participated in some of the ground-breaking clinical research that led to the establishment of therapeutic hypothermia as the standard treatment for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy for term and near-term infants.

Dr. Barks is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothermia, Periventricular Leukomalacia, Asphyxia Neonatorum, and Myelomeningocele.

Dr. Barks is board certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal Perinatal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

Queen's University, 1980

Residency

I.W. Killam Hospital for Children, Pediatrics, 1982

Specialties

Neonatology
Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in MI

Board Certifications

Pediatrics
Neonatal Perinatal Medicine

Fellowships

The Hospital for Sick Children, Neonatology, 1985
Holden Perinatal Hospital, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1987

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS

Locations

U of M Pediatric Neonatology
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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What conditions does Dr. John D. Barks specialize in?

While Dr. John D. Barks is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Hypothermia, Periventricular Leukomalacia, and Asphyxia Neonatorum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.

Does Dr. John D. Barks accept my insurance?

Dr. John D. Barks accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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