
Dr. Richard G. Barbers M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1520 San Pablo Street Suite 1000 Los Angeles California, 90033About
Richard G. Barbers, MD, currently is the Medical Director of the Lung Transplantation Program and Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine - University of Southern California. After Dr. Barbers' teaching and practicing medicine at UCLA and the University of Massachusetts earlier in his career, he joined the Keck School of Medicine faculty in 1990. Dr. Barbers? teaching subjects include lung transplantation and asthma, and he has published and lectured extensively in these areas around the globe. Dr. Barbers has multiple Board certifications, in his fields of expertise, through the American Board of Internal Medicine. A physician of excellence, Dr. Barbers has been given the title Fellow of an array of prestigious medical associations; as well as being honored as America's Top Doctor from 2003 to 2007.
Education and Training
Georgetown University
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1975
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Immunology
Allergy
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Extensive Public Speaking -
Awards
- America's Top Doctor, 2003-2007
Internships
- LAC+USC Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
Fellowships
- UCLA Medical Center (Clinical Immunology, Pulmonary Disease)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Thoracic Society, International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
Articles and Publications
- Over 40 Peer-Reviewed Publications, Articles, Books, Chapters
What do you attribute your success to?
- Passion for teaching and helping patients who suffer from severe lung disease.
Hobbies / Sports
- Dancing
Favorite professional publications
- Chest
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