Expertise:
Dr. Barfield's expertise is in laparoscopic, colon and rectal surgery.
Hobbies/Sports:
Exercising, Sports, Playing the Guitar
Education Degrees:
Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery, Schumpert Medical Center, Louisiana State University (2004); Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Preceptorship, Richmond, VA (2004); Residency in General Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, LA (2003); MD, Health Sciences Center, Louisiana State University, New Orleans (1997); Bachelor's Degree, Concentration in Pre-Medical Studies, Louisiana State University
Affiliations Awards:
East Baton Rouge Medical Society; Louisiana State Medical Society; Piedmont Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; American College of Surgeons; Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons; Catholic Medical Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
5
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Treating Patients with Colon, Rectal and Anal Diseases, Performing Colon Cancer Screenings, Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy, Treating Colon and Rectal Cancer, Performing Colon and Rectal Resections, Performing Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Awards/Honors:
Intern of the Year Award, Aesculapian Society, Health Sciences Center, Louisiana State University, New Orleans (1998); Gratis Clinical Instructor, Health Sciences Center, Louisiana State University; Diplomate, American Board of Surgery; Diplomate, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery