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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

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
We love Dr Murphy she cares about her patients and always makes sure we get all the information we need and will make sure we have any extra appointments needed. She makes sure you feel like you matter and she loves helping her patients. She is awesome
August 14, 2026
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She said the purpose of the appointment was to scold me for missing past appointments. It was a requirement I see her in person (and pay my specialist copay!) for this before she'd be willing to schedule with me for treatment. It felt manipulative, like she was building a power dynamic which a patient should never feel, and left me feeling completely belittled.
August 7, 2026
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This was a six month post treatment follow up. Details of progress and problems were discussed in detail, suggestions for improvement were made. I have a strong sense that Dr. Murphy and her team have my back.
August 3, 2026
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Dr. Murphy has been incredible and so supportive
August 1, 2026
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Just getting started in cancer treatment, learning as we go but very pleased so far.
July 27, 2026
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My consultation appointment with Dr. Barbara Murphy went extremely well. My husband and I were very pleased! Dr. Murphy took the time to listen to every thing I was trying to say. And she asked a lot of questions as well. She was trying to get a clear understanding of everything I was dealing with. And the most important thing to me was she understood everything I was saying! And I found out most everything I've been suffering with actually had a medical name!!!! And, as many doctors that I've seen and that have tried to help me over the years haven't been able to do that! And these doctors are very good doctors as well. But it just confirmed to my husband and I that we are finally in the right place! She not only hears me she understands!!! And, even though I've only had one appointment so far, I really feel that God has put me in the right hands. And, she is very nice and you can feel her kind spirit. So I'm looking forward to my next visit. And I feel now I'm not only being heard, but she's going to help me!!!
July 12, 2026
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Dr Murphy is kind, empathetic and listens
July 4, 2026
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Dr Murphy is above excellent - I enjoy her candid and professional advice. Thank you.
June 23, 2026
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Dr Murphy has been instrumental in helping me with my cancer side effects and making sure there are no signs that the cancer returned. She really is amazing, not only as a doctor but as a person. She makes you feel comfortable and confident that she's trying to do all that can be done to help me.
June 19, 2026
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