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Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710 map
Dr. Raymond Barfield is a palliative care doctor in Durham. He provides specialized medical care for those living with serious illness, focusing on relief from symptoms.
Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Raymond C. Barfield is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Raymond Barfield graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1993 before completing a residency in Pediatrics at Emory University Hospital from 1993 to 1996. He then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Tra at Saint Jude Children's Research Hosp from 2000 to 2004.
Dr. Barfield has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Palliative Care and Pediatric Hematology / Oncology.
Dr. Barfield works with six doctors including Dr. David Van Mater and Dr. Michael Armstrong.
Specialties
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Palliative Care
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
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Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Pediatric hematologist / oncologists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of blood disorders and various types of cancer that are found in children. Dr. Barfield may provide consultation on complicated cases in addition to second opinions, and may offer a wide range of special treatment procedures, as well as short and long term management plans. Dr. Barfield may work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to execute a coordinated treatment plan.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Emory University School of Medicine
MD • 1993
Residency
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Emory University Hospital
Residency in Pediatrics • 1993 - 1996
Fellowship
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Saint Jude Children's Research Hosp
Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Tra • 2000 - 2004
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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