Overview
Dr. Barr’s research focuses on respiratory epidemiology with a focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. In particular, he is interested in a better understanding of the causes of emphysema and COPD subtypes and uses machine learning to integrate advanced imaging (computed tomography [CT] and magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) with multi-omic measures in large cohorts. He is principal investigator for the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) Lung Study, the longest-running prospective study of emphysema on CT; the SPIROMICS Heart Failure Study, a large study of cardiopulmonary interactions using state-of-the-art echocardiography and MRI; a related study of deep-learning on CT scans; and the C4R CT Harmonization Study, which is harmonizing quantitative lung CT measures on CT scans from approximately 30,000 participants in 10 cohorts.
His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28, and Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy.
Dr. Barr is board certified in Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. R G. Barr
Is Dr. R G. Barr a top-rated expert for Cerebral Hypoxia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. R G. Barr is classified as an Experienced expert for Cerebral Hypoxia, 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. R G. Barr specialize in?
While Dr. R G. Barr is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cerebral Hypoxia, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. R G. Barr participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. R G. Barr has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cerebral Hypoxia. You can view a list of Dr. R G. Barr's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. R G. Barr accept my insurance?
Dr. R G. Barr accepts most major insurance plans, including Change Healthcare and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Barr isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Behr SyndromeDr. Barr isExperienced. Learn about Behr Syndrome.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Barr isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Harding AtaxiaDr. Barr isExperienced. Learn about Harding Ataxia.
- Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA)
- Marinesco Sjogren SyndromeDr. Barr isExperienced. Learn about Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome.
- Pol 3-Related LeukodystrophyDr. Barr isExperienced. Learn about Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy.
- Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type
- Spinocerebellar AtaxiaDr. Barr isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28Dr. Barr isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.
- Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy