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Raymond Barfield, MD, Medicine/Pediatrics, Asheville, NC

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Medicine/Pediatrics Asheville, NC

Medical Director, Palliative Care

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  • Office

    509 Biltmore Avenue
    Asheville, NC 28801

Summary

  • Raymond Barfield is a physician and writer. He completed his MD and PhD (in philosophy) at Emory University. Before moving full-time to palliative care, he practiced pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant for twenty years. He lives with his wife and family in Asheville, NC.

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    University of Tennessee/St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFellowship, Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant, 2003 - 2004
  • Emory University
    Emory UniversityPh.D, Philosophy, 2001
  • Emory University
    Emory UniversityMA, Philosophy, 2000
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineChief Residency, Pediatrics, 1995 - 1996
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1993 - 1996
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1993, MD
  • Rhodes College
    Rhodes CollegeBA, Philosophy, 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1994 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1999 - 2008
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • When Self Help Means Less Help  
    Raymond Barfield, Comment Magazine, 10/11/2018
  • Seeing the Beauty of Dappled Things  
    Raymond Barfield, Comment Magazine, 12/1/2017
  • The Miracle in Front of You  
    Raymond Barfield and Janice Lynch Schuster, The Sun, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Press Mentions

  • Why Storytelling Is at the Heart of Great Medical Practice
    Why Storytelling Is at the Heart of Great Medical PracticeMarch 21st, 2022
  • A ‘Second Wave’ of Medical Issues May Slam the Region in Helene’s Wake, Disaster Response Officials Caution
    A ‘Second Wave’ of Medical Issues May Slam the Region in Helene’s Wake, Disaster Response Officials CautionOctober 12th, 2024
  • Docs Who Ditched Atrium Now Partnering with Private Equity
    Docs Who Ditched Atrium Now Partnering with Private EquityOctober 9th, 2024
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