Dr. John R Barton MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Maternal & Fetal Medicine
1740 Nicholasville Rd Lexington KY, 40503About
Dr. John Barton is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Barton specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Barton can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Barton can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1985
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG- Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Gelatin sponge embolization. a method for the management of iatrogenic preterm premature rupture of the membranes.
- Acute fatty liver of pregnancy associated with pancreatitis: a life-threatening complication.
- Measuring outpatient outcomes of emesis and nausea management in pregnant women.
- Controversies with the diagnosis and management of HELLP syndrome.
- Dexamethasone to improve maternal outcome in women with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets syndrome.
- Cost-savings analysis of an outpatient management program for women with pregnancy-related hypertensive conditions.
- Expectant management of severe preeclampsia remote from term: patient selection, treatment, and delivery indications.
- Prophylaxis with 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate for prevention of recurrent preterm delivery: does gestational age at initiation of treatment matter?
- Hypertension in pregnancy.
- Peripartum cardiomyopathy: prognostic factors for long-term maternal outcome.
- Report: Factors affecting the content of potentially toxic elements in the biodegradable fraction of autoclaved household waste.
- Uterine activity in women receiving 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate for the prevention of preterm birth: an observational study.
- Municipal solid waste management scenarios for Attica and their greenhouse gas emission impact.
- A system dynamics approach for healthcare waste management: a case study in Istanbul Metropolitan City, Turkey.
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Birth Defects
Dr. John R Barton MD's Practice location
Dr. John R Barton MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Barton
Recommended Articles
- What are the Remedies for Menstrual Cramps?
Pain across the abdominal region and the back that occurs before and during the menstrual periods is referred to as menstrual cramps. The pain may range from mild to severe, and it can vary depending on the individual. Menstrual cramps are generally seen in girls who are overweight or obese. Those...
- Should I Take a Folic Acid Supplement?
Formerly known as folacin, folate is the generic term for both folate and folic acid. It is a B vitamin, which is important for the growth and metabolism of cells. Studies have shown that many people do not get enough folic acid from diet alone.Why do people take folic acid supplements?For pregnant...
- How Is Fibroids Diagnosed?
Fibroids are commonly found during a routine pelvic exam. Your doctor may feel an irregular pelvic mass in your abdomen, suggesting the presence of uterine fibroids. If you’re a woman experiencing fibroid-related symptoms, you can readily access numerous treatment options, and it’s your best...
- Breastfeeding Led to Discovery of Breast Cancer. It Saved Her Life
Hillary Karels and her fiancé, Dahlton, began dating back in 2011 on New Year’s Eve. Seven months later, they learned that they were expected their first child. On July 2nd of 2013, Karels gave birth to a baby boy, which the couple named Jackson. Although they did not expect to become parents so...
- Everything You Need to Know About Biopsy Procedures
What is a biopsy?A biopsy is a medical procedure, which is mostly used in diagnosing cancer. In this procedure, a small tissue sample is taken from your body for a closer examination under the microscope. A biopsy is usually recommended by your doctor if initial tests in your body suggest an...
- Innovative New Technique Improves Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Despite only using a conventional optical microscope, researchers have found a way to see farther and more detailed into what they are studying. This is by using expansion microscopy, expanding the size of what they are observing, instead of intensifying the microscope at a high cost. This technique...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Molly V Houser MD, CDE1700 NICHOLASVILLE RD LEXINGTON KY 40503
- Dr. Adam K Hiett MD1700 NICHOLASVILLE RD LEXINGTON KY 40503
- Dr. Curtis L. High M.D.1740 Nicholasville Rd Lexington KY 40503
- Dr. Elvis Smith Donaldson MD1780 Nicholasville Rd Lexington KY 40503
- Mrs. Leah S Mitchell MD1720 Nicholasville Rd Lexington KY 40503
- Dr. W. David Hager MD1780 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 101 LEXINGTON KY 40503