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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

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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Dr Murphy explain my health Issues and treatment clearly
December 17, 2023
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Dr Murphy is awesome! Takes time to answer all questions and very helpful and thorough.
December 3, 2023
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Dr Murphy's care for her patients is immeasurable! She immediately called her peers to begin setting up necessary appts and tests as we were still in the room with her. She is absolutely amazing!
November 14, 2023
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Dr Barbra Murphy does a great job answering all my questions.
November 5, 2023
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Dr Murphy listened to us for the first time in months we felt as though we could get the help needed. Dr Murphy is very understanding & compassionate. Great doctor !!!
October 20, 2023
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I would highly recommend Dr Murphy and Vanderbilt hospital to any and all.
September 3, 2023
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Dr Murphy is an outstanding practioner, who communicates and listens extremely well!
August 20, 2023
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We are very appreciative of Dr. Murphy taking control of my post-surgery recovery. This includes pain management and physical therapy.
August 7, 2023
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Good
August 7, 2023
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