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Summary
Dr. Nicole Barnes is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism with 24 years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and has dedicated her career to helping patients manage complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. Dr. Barnes speaks English and brings nearly a quarter-century of expertise to her patient care.
Dr. Barnes practices at Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital and Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She focuses on treating thyroid nodules, benign breast masses, and goiter conditions. Her procedural expertise includes cranial ultrasound, thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound, and breast ultrasound services. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Barnes practices at Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital and Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She focuses on treating thyroid nodules, benign breast masses, and goiter conditions. Her procedural expertise includes cranial ultrasound, thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound, and breast ultrasound services. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Nicole Shunta Barnes has 2 locationsChildrens Of Alabama Pediatric Endocrinology And Diabetes
1601 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233 Tel: (205) 638-9107
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Reproductive Endocrinology | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 24 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 51 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English |
| Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL |
| Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine | Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Nacional De Colombia Facultad De Medicina |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nicole Shunta Barnes has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Dr. Nicole Shunta Barnes holds expired and inactive medical licenses in the states of Alabama and Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025 and an inactive medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2009.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 2003 and UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2002.
NPI Number
Dr. Barnes' NPI number is 1629268933.
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- Dr. Nicole Shunta Barnes's office is located at 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233.
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- Dr. Nicole Shunta Barnes is affiliated with Saint Jude Childrens Research Hospital and Childrens Hospital.
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