Dr. Bruce F Barker, DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

NPI: 1447475769

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Contact Information

Address

650 E 25TH ST
Kansas City, MO 64108

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.3/ 5.0(13 reviews)

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About This Provider

Dr. Bruce Barker is an oral and maxillofacial pathologist in Kansas City with 19 years of experience diagnosing complex conditions affecting the mouth and jaw. He specializes in identifying oral cancers, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory conditions using advanced testing methods like direct immunofluorescence and HPV screening. Dr. Barker earned his dental degree from the University of Michigan and completed specialized training at the University of Southern California, and he serves as a Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a past president of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dr. Barker is recognized as a leader in his field. He is accepting new patients and uses secure electronic reporting to keep your information safe.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from University of Southern California
  • DDS from University of Michigan

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Fellow, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Past President, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 04/13/2007

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Areas of Focus

Oral and maxillofacial pathologyInflammatory conditionsImmune-mediated conditionsNeoplastic conditionsAutoimmune diseasesOral and oropharyngeal cancerCancer precursor lesionsJaw tumorsSalivary gland tumorsHistopathologic analysisDirect immunofluorescenceIHC panelsHPV related cancer p16 testing

Technology & Equipment

  • Direct immunofluorescence testing
  • Extensive IHC panels
  • p16 testing for HPV related cancers
  • Secure electronic reporting methods

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Awards & Recognition

  • Past President of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Beyond the Office

Faculty member and Professor Emeritus at University of Missouri - Kansas City

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