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About Barbara A. Parker, MD

Barbara A. Parker, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist. She has extensive experience treating and managing breast cancer. Her top priority is to provide excellent patient care consisting of access to new therapies. For many years, Dr. Parker served as senior deputy director of Cancer Medicine at UC San Diego Health's Moores Cancer Center.

She is a professor is the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where she instructs medical students, residents and fellows. Her research interests include new therapies for the treatment of breast cancer, the impact of diet on breast cancer prognosis, and alterations in sleep and measures of quality of life that occur in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

She completed her residency and fellowship training at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Parker earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. She is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. Parker currently has limited availability to see new patients; a treating physician referral is required.

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For more information, see Comprehensive Breast Health Center and Cancer Care.

Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
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Medical Degree

  • Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Fellowship

  • UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

Residency

  • UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

Gender

  • Female

Date Joined Staff

  • 1999-08-01

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Breast Cancer
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cancer

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