Summary

Dr. Kenneth Barkett is an ophthalmologist with 46 years of experience treating eye conditions and vision disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia, where he also completed his residency training in 1984. Dr. Barkett completed his internship at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis in 1981. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Barkett practices at Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston, Missouri, and maintains hospital privileges at Mercy Hospital Stoddard. His expertise includes treating age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 46 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia MO
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Ferguson Medical Group - Sikeston

1012 N Main StSikeston, MO 63801
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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46 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
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Med School: University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia MO Med School: Chiang Mai University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: King Edward Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kenneth Barkett

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MO HealthNet - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Partners Health Plan
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kenneth Barkett has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kenneth Barkett has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia MO1984

Internship

St. Johns Mercy Medical Center St. Louis MO1981

Medical School

University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia MOGraduated in 1980

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What languages does Dr. Kenneth Barkett speak?
Dr. Kenneth Barkett speaks Spanish and English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Kenneth Barkett affiliated with?
Dr. Kenneth Barkett is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Stoddard.
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