Summary

Dr. Kenneth Barkett is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 46 years to caring for patients' vision and eye health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia and completed his internship at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis before returning to the University of Missouri - Columbia for his ophthalmology residency, which he finished in 1984. Dr. Barkett is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Barkett practices at Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston, Missouri, and maintains hospital privileges at Mercy Hospital Stoddard. His expertise includes treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension, two serious conditions that can threaten vision if left untreated. He performs comprehensive dilated eye exams, tonometry to measure eye pressure, and various vision tests to assess and monitor his patients' eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 46 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 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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46 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
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Med School: University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia MO Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: Chiang Mai University Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Kenneth Barkett has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Kenneth Barkett holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia MO in 1984.

Internship

Completed their internship at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center St. Louis MO in 1981.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia MO in 1980.

NPI Number

Kenneth Barkett's NPI number is 1952389462.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth Barkett accepting new patients?
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Does Kenneth Barkett accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Kenneth Barkett accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Kenneth Barkett affiliated with?
Kenneth Barkett is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Stoddard.
Does Kenneth Barkett accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Kenneth Barkett has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Kenneth Barkett's office located?
Kenneth Barkett's office is located at 1012 N Main St, Sikeston, MO, 63801.

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