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Dr. Colin Barker, MD

Cardiology* Age 52
Dr. Colin Barker, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Colin Barker, MD

Cardiology* Age 52
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Colin Barker, MD works in Houston, TX as a Cardiology Specialist and has 23 years experience.

They are board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Barker completed a residency at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Barker has has worked on more claims relating to Acute Congestive Heart Failure and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Barker has received an average rating of 4.5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. They are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Barker also speaks Italian and Spanish. Dr. Barker practices at Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates in Houston, TX and has additional offices in Pearland, TX, Hopkinsville, KY, Nashville, TN and Franklin, KY.

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Friendly Staff

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Card PPO
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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Cigna PPO
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  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • GEHA
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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Methodist Debakey Cardio Associates
    6550 Fannin St Ste 1901, Houston, TX 77030
  2. 2 Office
    2950 Cullen Blvd Ste 111, Pearland, TX 77584
  3. 3 Office
    6550 Fannin St Ste 1901, Houston, TX 77030
  4. 4 Vanderbilt Heart Hopkinsville Ky
    10755 Eagle Way Ste 203, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
  5. 5 Vanderbilt Heart Transplant
    1215 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
  6. 6 Roy D Reynolds MD Psc
    121 Memorial Dr, Franklin, KY 42134

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4.5
Based on 8 Reviews
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Sep 06, 2018
Great experience with Dr. Barker. He was my cardiologist and a member of my surgical team. He took the time to listen to my concerns and explained my TAVR procedure in detail. Full up was extensive. I would highly recommend Dr.Barker
— Sep 06, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • NY University Medical Center|Scripps Clin & Med Instns
    2007
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Colin Barker, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Barker accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Barker's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Barker accepts Aetna, American Republic and Amerigroup (Wellpoint) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Barker accepts here.

Dr. Barker frequently sees patients for Acute Congestive Heart Failure and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Yes, Dr. Barker speaks Italian and Spanish. See Dr. Barker's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Barker has a star rating of 4.5/5 and has been reviewed 8 times.

Dr. Barker is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Barker has been practicing as a Cardiology Specialist for 23 years.

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