


Dr. Michael Barker, MD
Dr. Michael Barker, MD is a general surgeon in Richmond, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond, VA 23249Make an Appointment
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Dr. Barker’s 16-year military career includes service with the Marine Corps, aboard the aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE, and deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, Europe, Africa, the Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan. He was most recently assigned...read moreGeneral Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
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E Carolina University
Fellowship HospitalNaval Medical Center Portsmouth
Internship HospitalState University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1998
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- Recipient of 35
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
- Recipient of 35
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
- Recipient of 54
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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