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Otis Barnum, DO, Internal Medicine, Natchitoches, LA

OtisBarnumDOFACP

Internal Medicine Natchitoches, LA

Barnum Internal Medicine

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  • Office

    617 Bienville St.
    Suite A
    Natchitoches, LA 71457
    Phone+1 318-352-9880
    Fax+1 318-357-1347

Summary

  • Otis Barnum, DO, is an internal medicine specialist based in Natchitoches, LA. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Tulane University and his internship at the US Public Health Service Hospital. He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977. He serves as Principal Investigator at Barnum Medical Research, Inc since 2009. Dr. Barnum is experienced in procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and foreign body removal, as well as clinical research and trials. His research includes publications on type 2 diabetes, influenza, cardiovascular outcomes, and atherosclerotic events, with works featured in journals such as Diabetes Care and The New England Journal of Medicine. He is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Clinical Expertise

  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Colonoscopy, Foreign body removal, Clinical research, Clincial trials

Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1981
  • US Public Health Service Hospital
    US Public Health Service HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1977 - 1978
  • Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State License 1986 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Physicians ACP

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

Professional Memberships