Overview
Dr. Kevin Barton is a pediatric nephrologist who treats patients from newborns through age 21. He specializes in glomerular disease; acute kidney injury; chronic kidney disease; hypertension; hematuria; proteinuria; and acute and chronic renal replacement therapies, specifically dialysis, neonatal dialysis, and transplant. Dr. Barton focuses on providing the best nephrology care for children including addressing the psychosocial needs of his patients and their families. He's passionate about pediatric nephrology education and has broad research interests in dialysis, transplant, and acute kidney injury through national research collaboratives with SCOPE, NAPRTCS, and IROC. Dr. Barton is an associate professor with the Division of Pediatric Nephrology in the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is also a member of the American Society for Pediatric Nephrology and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Fun fact: Dr. Barton is a film aficionado and in his free time enjoys cycling.
Dr. Barton is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renal Papillary Necrosis, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis, Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Barton has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Kevin Barton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin Barton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kevin Barton by calling their office at 314-268-4010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kevin Barton a top-rated expert for Renal Papillary Necrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin Barton is classified as an Advanced expert for Renal Papillary Necrosis, 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. Kevin Barton specialize in?
While Dr. Kevin Barton is a Pediatric Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Renal Papillary Necrosis, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Nephrology.
Does Dr. Kevin Barton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kevin Barton has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renal Papillary Necrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Kevin Barton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kevin Barton accept my insurance?
Dr. Kevin Barton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-268-4010 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
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- Renal Papillary NecrosisDr. Barton isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Papillary Necrosis.
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Distal Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.