{"id":3998,"date":"2024-12-11T09:19:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T17:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sacent.com\/?post_type=bio&p=3998"},"modified":"2024-12-11T09:23:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T17:23:43","slug":"simone-a-barker","status":"publish","type":"bio","link":"https:\/\/sacent.com\/bio\/simone-a-barker\/","title":{"rendered":"Simone A. Barker, MD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Dr. Barker is a second-generation otolaryngologist who was initially drawn to the field by watching her father’s love and dedication to the same career over his lifetime. She found her passion for otolaryngology after experiencing the blend of surgical and medical therapies use to treat patients, and the wide breadth of the field. Dr. Barker prioritizes patient experiences and outcomes and is dedicated to making meaningful improvements in patient’s lives with tailored treatment plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Barker is a California native and was born and raised in Santa Cruz. When she’s not working, she enjoys hiking, skiing and cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n

Specialties:<\/h2>\n\n\n

Pediatric ENT, Head and Neck, Thyroid\/Parathyroid, Sinus\/Rhinology, Laryngology, Sleep Surgery, Nasal airway surgery<\/p>\n\n\n

Undergraduate Degree:<\/h2>\n\n\n

University of Washington, Bachelor of Science, 2013<\/p>\n\n\n

Medical Degree:<\/h2>\n\n\n

University of Texas at San Antonio, Doctor of Medicine, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n

Residency:<\/h2>\n\n\n

University of Virginia (UVA), Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery<\/p>\n\n\n

Certifications and Affiliations<\/h2>\n\n\n