
Overview
Rafael Barrera is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York.
Dr. Barrera is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Low Blood Pressure, Thrombophlebitis, and Secondary Peritonitis.
Dr. Barrera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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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.
2 Clinical Trials
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
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New York University
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rafael M. Barrera
Is Dr. Rafael M. Barrera a top-rated expert for Malnutrition?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafael M. Barrera is classified as an Advanced expert for Malnutrition, 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. Rafael M. Barrera specialize in?
While Dr. Rafael M. Barrera is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Malnutrition, Low Blood Pressure, and Thrombophlebitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Rafael M. Barrera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rafael M. Barrera has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Malnutrition. You can view a list of Dr. Rafael M. Barrera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rafael M. Barrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafael M. Barrera accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly 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.
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- Advanced
- Low Blood PressureDr. Barrera isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- MalnutritionDr. Barrera isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Barrera isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Experienced
- DeliriumDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- HerniaDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- PeritonitisDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
