Overview
Dr. Barnett is board-certified in Internal Medicine, as well as Medical Oncology, and is dedicated to providing compassionate and quality patient care. Her professional interest and area of focus is breast cancer. Dr. Barnett earned her medical degree from the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in College Station and Temple, TX. She then completed her internship, residency, chief residency and fellowship at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, TX. Dr. Barnett currently helps direct the nearly all-female multidisciplinary breast cancer care team and assisted with its development 7 years ago. She also currently serves as the Medical Director of the McClinton Cancer Center in Waco where she practices. In her spare time, Dr. Barnett enjoys spending time with her family. Dr. Barnett's area of expertise is breast medical oncology. Connect with Dr. Barnett: Dr. Barnett on Doximity.
Dr. Barnett is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
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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After completing his residency and fellowship at Scott & White, Dr. Gowan has spent his entire 20-year professional career in Temple, TX. Initially, he was at Scott & White Memorial which became Baylor Scott & White Health. His primary focus is on thoracic cancers and malignancies of the head and neck. Dr. Gowan's areas of expertise include lung cancer and head and neck cancer. Dr. Gowan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.
Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center - Temple
Dr. Bhat is a board-certified hematologist/ medical oncologist who has formed a niche in breast oncology. She joined BSW at Temple's main campus in 2011 soon after completing her fellowship, and her medical practice mostly consists of breast cancer patients. She also supervises the trainee fellows in their continuity clinic and is one of the core faculty in Baylor Scott & White's 3-year hem-oncology fellowship program. Dr. Bhat has been the site director of NSABP and is currently the chair of the breast tumor board, a weekly interdisciplinary case discussion conference, where NCCN guidelines and optimal treatment options for all their breast cancer patients are discussed. She is passionate about taking care of breast cancer patients and believes in providing them with a comprehensive, yet personalized care plan when it comes to their cancer. Their clinic offers several state-of-the-art treatments like novel chemotherapies, biotherapies, targeted therapies, and immunotherapies. In addition to these standard treatments, she strives to bring on relevant and pertinent clinical trials that would benefit our breast cancer patients. She frequently offers second and third-opinion consults on complicated cases that are referred from our peripheral clinics. Dr. Bhat is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tara T. Barnett
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tara T. Barnett?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tara T. Barnett by calling their office at 254-202-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tara T. Barnett a top-rated expert for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tara T. Barnett is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), 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. Tara T. Barnett specialize in?
While Dr. Tara T. Barnett is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Tara T. Barnett participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tara T. Barnett has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). You can view a list of Dr. Tara T. Barnett's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tara T. Barnett accept my insurance?
Dr. Tara T. Barnett accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-202-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Barnett isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Barnett isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Barnett isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Breast CancerDr. Barnett isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Barnett isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Barnett isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Barnett isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Barnett isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Barnett isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Barnett isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Barnett isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.