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Barbara Turner, MD, Internal Medicine, La Canada, CA

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Internal Medicine La Canada, CA

Professor of Clinical Medicine Senior Advisor, Gehr Family Center for Health Systems Science Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California

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  • Office

    1751 Foothill Blvd
    Ste 2
    La Canada, CA 91011
    Phone+1 323-442-9700

Summary

  • Dr. Barbara Turner is an internist in La Canada, CA and a Professor of Clinical Medicine at Keck School of Medicine of USC. She received her medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has been in practice 39 years. Her research addresses health disparities, preventive health care, chronic disease management, and primary care. She has more than 180 publications in peer reviewed journals.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaM.S.Ed., 1984
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1981
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1978
  • Wellesley College
    Wellesley CollegeNo degree, 1974
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityMA, 1973
  • Wellesley College
    Wellesley CollegeBA, 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1979 - 2010
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Viral Hepatitis Testing Recognition Award U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 2016
  • Master American College of Physicians, 2013
  • Kimball Scholar American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Implementation of the Chronic Care Model to Reduce Disparities in Hypertension Control: Benefits Take Time  
    Ramin Poursani, Barbara J Turner, Journal of General Internal Medicine
  • Functional outcomes of peer support for veterans on long-term opioids for chronic pain  
    Turner BJ, Arismendez SV, Liang Y, Simmonds MJ, Pugh M, J Chronic Dis Manag, 1/1/2017
  • Insights from SGIM�s 40th anniversary symposium: Learning from the past and preparing the future  
    Sterling M, Turner BJ, SGIM Forum, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Cardiovascular risk assessment in the South Texas HIV+ cohort: Is risk estimation or risk categorization more appropriate for patient counseling?
    Liang Y, Ketchum NS, Turner BJ, Flores J, Bullock D, Villarreal R, Noel P, Yin MT, Taylor BS, American Heart Association 2015 Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2015
  • High prevalence of uncontrolled cardiovascular risk factors in a majority Hispanic cohort of people living with HIV
    Taylor BS, Ketchum NS, Liang Y, Flores J, Bullock D, Villarreal R, Turner BJ, Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 1/1/2015
  • Association of poor attendance to scheduled clinic visits by primary care patients with uncontrolled diabetes and improvement in diabetes control
    Turner BJ, Chen Y, Liang Y, AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Screen, Treat Or Prevent HCC: Healthcare redesign to support HCV screening and care 
    Austin, TX - 1/1/2018
  • There IS a better way: Practical strategies to succeed with managing chronic pain 
    New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY - 1/1/2017
  • Don�t despair: You can manage chronic pain safely and effectively 
    San Antonio, TX - 1/1/2017
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Despite Intervention, USPSTF-Recommended HCV Screening Varies in Practices Serving Disadvantaged Groups
    Despite Intervention, USPSTF-Recommended HCV Screening Varies in Practices Serving Disadvantaged GroupsDecember 3rd, 2019
  • Uniform HCV Screening and Care Needed for High-Risk Groups
    Uniform HCV Screening and Care Needed for High-Risk GroupsDecember 3rd, 2019
  • Delayed Medical Care After Diagnosis in a US National Probability Sample of Persons Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    Delayed Medical Care After Diagnosis in a US National Probability Sample of Persons Infected with Human Immunodeficiency VirusSeptember 25th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Medical And Substance Abuse Care For HIV+ Drug UsersNational Institute On Drug Abuse1999–2000
  • Clinical Outcomes Of Children Born To HIV Infected WomenNational Institute On Drug Abuse1999
  • Medical And Substance Abuse Care For HIV+ Drug UsersNational Institute On Drug Abuse1998–1999
  • Clinical Outcomes Of Children Born To HIV Infected WomenNational Institute On Drug Abuse1995–1998
  • Clinical Outcomes Of Children Born To Hiv-Infected MotheNational Institute On Drug Abuse1994
  • Clinical Outcome Of Children Born To Hiv-Infected MotherNational Institute On Drug Abuse1994
  • Clin Outcomes Of Children Born To Hiv-Infected MothersNational Institute On Drug Abuse1992–1993
  • Consequences Of Patterns Of Provider Care For AIDSAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality1990–1991