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Summary
Physician Assistant James Barker specializes in thoracic surgery and family medicine, bringing expertise in both specialized surgical care and comprehensive primary care services. They completed their physician assistant training at Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program, developing the clinical skills needed to support complex thoracic procedures while maintaining a foundation in family medicine. James speaks English and serves patients throughout the Raleigh area.
James practices at UNC Rex Hospital and maintains offices at two convenient locations in Raleigh, North Carolina. They work closely with thoracic surgery teams to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring chest and lung procedures. Their dual specialization allows them to offer both specialized surgical support and primary care services to meet diverse patient needs.
James practices at UNC Rex Hospital and maintains offices at two convenient locations in Raleigh, North Carolina. They work closely with thoracic surgery teams to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring chest and lung procedures. Their dual specialization allows them to offer both specialized surgical support and primary care services to meet diverse patient needs.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- speaks English
- Wake Forest University School Of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
Office Locations
James A Barker has 2 locationsRex Thoracic Surgery Specialists
4420 Lake Boone Trl Ste 100Raleigh, NC 27607 Tel: (919) 784-5650
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Rex Thoracic Specialists
2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 201Raleigh, NC 27607 Tel: (919) 784-7110
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Thoracic Surgery | Hospital Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 25 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Raleigh , NC | Greensboro , NC | Chapel Hill , NC | Asheboro , NC |
| Med School: Wake Forest University School Of Medicine Physician Assistant Program | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | Med School: Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
James A Barker has the following 2 specialties
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Certifications, License, & Education
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Wake Forest University School Of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
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