Dr. David B Barker MD
Urologist
Hospice & Palliative Care Cleveland County 951 Wendover Heights Shelby NC, 28150About
Dr. David Barker is a urologist practicing in Shelby, NC. Dr. Barker specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1971
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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