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Jerry Barker Jr., MD, Radiation Oncology, Fort Worth, TX, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

JerryBarkerJr.MD, FACR

Radiation Oncology Fort Worth, TX

Head & Neck, Thoracic Cancer, Urologic Cancer

Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, Texas Cancer Specialists

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Summary

  • Dr. Jerry Barker is a radiation oncologist in Fort Worth, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 19 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in head & neck, thoracic cancer, and urologic cancer and is experienced in breast cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, stereotactic radiosurgery, and radiosurgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonChief Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2000
  • University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center2002 - 2003
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Radiation Oncology, 2000 - 2002
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Radiation Oncology, 1998 - 2000
  • Texas Health Resources (Dallas)
    Texas Health Resources (Dallas)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 1998
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1997
  • Abilene Christian University
    Abilene Christian UniversityB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1989 - 1993
  • Abilene Christian University
    Abilene Christian UniversityA.A., Bible/Religion, Magna Cum Laude, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1998 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2000 - 2003
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1998 - 2001
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
  • American Board of Hospice & Palliative MedicineHospice & Palliative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Texas Super Doctors Texas Monthly Magazine, 2013-2023
  • Top Docs' Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, 2005-2023
  • Fellowship, American College of Radiology ACR, 2020
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Simple carotid-sparing IMRT technique and preliminary results for T1-2 glottic cancer  
    Rosenthal DI, Fuller CD, Barker JL, Mason B, Garcia JA, Lewin JS, Holsinger FC, Stasney CR, Frank SJ, Schwartz DL, Morrison WH, Garden AS, Ang KK, Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 6/1/2010
  • The effect of dental artifacts, contrast media, and experience on interobserver contouring variations in head and neck anatomy  
    O'Daniel JC, Rosenthal DI, Garden AS, Barker JL, Ahamad A, Ang KK, Asper JA, Blanco AI, de Crevoisier R, Holsinger FC, Patel CB, Schwartz DL, Wang H, Dong L, Am J Clin Oncol, 1/1/2007
  • Importance of patient examination to clinical quality assurance in head and neck radiation oncology  
    Rosenthal DI, Asper JA, Barker JL, Garden AS, Chao KSC, Morrison WH, Weber RS, Ang KK, Head Neck, 1/1/2006
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Study of dosimetric and spatial variations due to applicator positioning during inter-fraction high-dose rate brachytherapy in the treatment of carcinoma of cervix-a 3...
    Goyal MK, Barker JL, Raj DV, Kehwar TS, Heintz BH, Shide KL, Annual Meeting of the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS), San Diego, CA, 4/3/2014
  • Dosimetric evaluation of tandem-based cervical HDR brachytherapy treatment planning using ABS 2011 recommendations.
    Goyal MK, Shide KL, Heintz BH, Rai DV, Kehwar TS, Barker JL, 55th Annual AAPM Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 8/4/2013
  • Patient satisfaction with fentanyl sublingual spray in opioid-tolerant patients with breakthrough cancer pain.
    Dillaha L, Parikh N, Barker JL, Reynolds L, Rauck R, PAINWeek 2012, Las Vegas, NV, 9/6/2012
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Lectures

  • Prostate Cancer Management 2014. 
    Weatherford, TX - 3/1/2014
  • "Epidemic HPV: What every dentist should know." 
    Fort Worth, TX - 1/1/2014
  • "Respecting Choices" Instructor 
    Fort Worth, TX - 10/1/2013
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Other

  • Palliative Radiation Oncology. (Webinar) 
    Barker JL, AAHPM
    6/17/2010
  • "Basics of Cancer and Cancer Treatment." 
    Barker JL, Good Morning, Texas, WFAA TV Channel 8
    6/1/2010
  • "A little light (and less heat) on HPV vaccine." 
    Barker JL, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Opinion/Commentary
    http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/opinion/16722392.htm
    2/18/2007
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations