Dr. Joseph Barrocas MD
Internist
16630 Northcross Dr Huntersville NC, 28078About
Dr. Joseph Barrocas is an internist practicing in Huntersville, NC. Dr. Barrocas specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Barrocas provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 2010
Provider Details
Awards
- Internal Medicine Teaching Award, University Hospital Cincinnati 2005
- Pediatric Teaching Award, Cincinnati Children's Hospital 2004
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Physicians
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics
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