Dr. Stephen L Barker MD
Surgeon
739 Irving Ave Suite 520 Syracuse NY, 13210About
Dr. Stephen Barker is a general surgeon practicing in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Barker specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Barker provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1983
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Obesity
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Ventral Hernia
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