Summary

Dr. Joseph Barbara is a family medicine physician with over five decades of clinical experience serving patients and families. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency training at Seton Medical Center. Throughout his extensive 52-year career, Dr. Barbara has developed comprehensive expertise in preventive care and chronic disease management. He provides care in both English and Spanish to better serve his diverse patient community.

Dr. Barbara practices at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, California, where he focuses on helping patients manage weight concerns and metabolic health conditions. He treats adults and children dealing with high cholesterol and works with families to address obesity through personalized treatment plans. His practice offers convenient virtual care appointments along with preventive services like glucose testing and annual flu vaccinations. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his compassionate and thorough approach to family healthcare.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 52 years of experience
  • 104 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Seton Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Carl Barbara has 2 locations

Barbara Joseph C Medical Group

7880 Wren Ave Ste C133Gilroy, CA 95020
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Louise Regional Hospital

9400 N Name UnoGilroy, CA 95020

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52 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Gilroy , CAEncinitas , CALos Angeles , CASUWANEE , GA
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Carl Barbara

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Avera Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareMore
  • CareOregon
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - IPA
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • PreferredOne
  • Prestige Health Choice
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - HMO
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • SelectHealth
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Carl Barbara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Carl Barbara has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Flu (Human Influenza)
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Carl Barbara holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Seton Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1974.

NPI Number

Dr. Barbara's NPI number is 1831119486.

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Dr. Joseph Barbara speaks English and Spanish.
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