Dedicated to providing exceptional cardiovascular care, Doctor Barry is a highly respected and board-certified cardiologist serving patients in Clearwater and Bardmoor. With extensive expertise in advanced cardiac imaging and structural heart disease, Doctor Barry offers comprehensive and cutting-edge treatments at Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants.
Doctor Barry’s practice encompasses a wide range of cardiology services, ensuring patients receive the most accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. His areas of expertise include:
- Cardiac Computed Tomography (CCT): Doctor Barry is a Level 3 trained expert in CCT, utilizing this advanced imaging technique for detailed assessments of the heart and coronary arteries.
- Echocardiography: Employing echocardiography to visualize the heart’s structure and function, aiding in the diagnosis and management of various heart conditions.
- Nuclear Cardiology: Utilizing nuclear imaging techniques to evaluate blood flow to the heart and assess heart muscle damage.
- Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound: Diagnosing and monitoring conditions affecting blood vessels outside the heart and brain using ultrasound technology.
- Structural Heart Disease: Specializing in minimally invasive procedures for structural heart conditions, including:
- ASD/PFO Closures: Closing atrial septal defects (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) using catheter-based techniques.
- Watchman Device Implantation: Implanting the Watchman device to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
- Transcatheter Aortic and Mitral Valve Therapy: Performing minimally invasive valve replacements and repairs.
Doctor Barry’s journey in medicine began with honors at the University of Missouri-Columbia, followed by his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the prestigious Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, further solidifying his foundation in internal medicine. His commitment to advanced cardiac care led him to a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the same institution, with a focus on Cardiac Computed Tomography and diagnostic imaging. His expertise in CCT is recognized through Level 3 training and publications in medical journals.
Beyond his clinical practice, Doctor Barry is dedicated to medical education. He served as a clinical instructor in cardiovascular medicine at Washington University School of Medicine and is currently an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. His leadership extends to Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants, where he established and directs the Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Laboratory.
Doctor Barry holds certifications from multiple boards, including the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine, the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, the National Board of Echocardiography, and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. He is also recognized by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, reflecting his commitment to excellence and the highest standards of patient care.
As a vital member of the Structural Heart Clinic at Morton Plant Hospital, Doctor Barry collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide transcatheter valve and structural heart therapies. Patients can schedule appointments with Doctor Barry at both the Clearwater and Bardmoor offices of Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants, ensuring convenient access to his expert cardiac care.
Medical School
University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
Residency, Internships & Fellowships
- Internship/Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- Fellowship: Cardiovascular Diseases Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
- Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography: Cardiac Computed Tomography
- National Board of Echocardiography: Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography
- Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology: Nuclear Cardiology
- Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography: Cardiovascular Computed Tomography – Level 3 Training, Vascular Imaging with Computed Tomography
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Doctor Barry is dedicated to providing personalized and advanced cardiovascular care to his patients in Clearwater and Bardmoor. Contact Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants today to schedule an appointment with Doctor Barry and experience expert heart care.
