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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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

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What languages does Kenneth Barkett speak?
Kenneth Barkett speaks Spanish and English.
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You can find contact information for Kenneth Barkett here on Vitals.
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.

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