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Barbara A. Murphy MD

Professor of Medicine, Director, Head and Neck Research Program, and Director, Pain and Symptom Management Program

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Palliative Care
  • Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Wake Forest University, 1987
  • Internship - Greenwich Hospital, Yale University, 1988
  • Residency - Greenwich Hospital, Yale University, 1990
  • Fellowship - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1992

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Patient Comments

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Provider compassionate, caring and instructive on guidance to adhere to care plan.
May 22, 2026
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She was great.
May 15, 2026
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I would recommend y'all to everyone
May 8, 2026
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This was a follow up visit after treatment. All my concerns were addressed and plans for future appointments were made, organizing all the remaining bits and pieces.
May 3, 2026
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Thank God for Dr. Murphy and staff!
April 21, 2026
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Dr Murphy is an outstanding clinician. Her interest in her patients is demonstrated by her prompt action when discussing new issue. She has been the oncologist taking care of me for 5 years, and I have been extremely pleased with all aspects of my treatment.
April 19, 2026
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I recommend Vanderbilt Medical Center to everyone.
April 19, 2026
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Great
April 11, 2026
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Dr Murphy is wonderful with my physical care and emotional care!!
March 28, 2026
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