Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett

Biography

Katherine Gergen Barnett, MD, is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She specializes in Family Medicine, focusing on behavioral health, preventive medicine, trauma-informed care, women's health, reproductive care, and post-incarceration medicine. Dr. Gergen Barnett has more than twenty years of experience in full-scope primary care and has held various leadership roles at Boston Medical Center, including Chief Resident and Vice Chair of Primary Care Innovation. Her research is dedicated to creating innovative models to address chronic medical conditions and engaging community partners to find solutions that improve health and wellness, particularly in marginalized communities. She has served as the Principal Investigator for multiple grants, including studies on addiction training for family medicine residents and the efficacy of interventions for chronic pain relief. Dr. Gergen Barnett is a recognized leader in health policy, working on local and national levels to address health inequities in primary care delivery. She is also an accomplished writer and frequent media commentator on pressing healthcare challenges. Her work emphasizes advancing equity and rebuilding trust in medicine, ensuring that primary care remains a cornerstone of a healthier future.

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