Occupation

PHYSICIAN

Board Certification

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Areas of Expertise

• Laparoscopic surgery
• Hysteroscopic surgery
• Pelvic pain
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Abnormal bleeding
• Painful intercourse
• Vulvodynia

Education

• Fellowship 
  Florida Hospital 
  Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery/Complex Benign Gynecology
  Orlando, FL 
  2016
• Internship and Residency 
  UMass Memorial Medical Center 
  Obstetrics and Gynecology 
  Worcester, MA 
  2009
• Medical School 
  University of Massachusetts Medical School 
  Worcester, MA 
  2005
• Undergraduate School 
  University of Virginia 
  Bachelor of Arts, Echols Scholar 
  Charlottesville, VA 
  2000

Professional Associations

1. International Pelvic Pain Society

• Board of Directors
  2019-Current
• Vice Chair, Fundraising Committee
  2017-2018
• Co-Chair, Fundraising Committee
  2018-present
• Member, Patient Education Committee
  2016-2022

2. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)

• Member, Pelvic Pain Special Interest Group
  2014-present
• Member, Endometriosis Special Interest Group
  2015-present

3. Society of Gynecologic Surgeons

• Associate Member
  2016-present

4. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

• Fellow
  2004-present

5. American Medical Association

• Member
  2000-present

Publications

Journals

1. Blanton E, Lamvu G, Patanwala I, Barron KI, Witzeman K, Tu FF, As-Sanie S. Non-opioidpain management in benign minimally invasive hysterectomy: A systematic review. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2017 Jun; 216(6):557-567.
2. Barron KI, Lamvu G, Schmidt RC, Fisk M, Blanton E, Patanwala I. Wound infiltration with extended-release versus short-acting bupivacaine before laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology2017 Feb; 24(2):286-292.
3. Barron KI, Richard T, Robinson PS, Lamvu G. Association of the Food and Drug Administration morcellation warning on rates of minimally invasive hysterectomy and myomectomy. Obstetrics & Gynecology 2015 Dec; 126(6): 1174-1180.
4. Lamvu G, Barron KI. Vulvodynia: A prevalent yet underdiagnosed chronic pain syndrome. Painweek Journal, 2015; 3(1): 14-21.
5. Barron KI, Savageau JA, Young SB, Labin LC, Morse AN. Prediction of successful voiding immediately after outpatient mid urethral sling. International Urogynecology Journal of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2006 Nov; 17(6):570-5.

Editorials, Book Chapters

1. Barron KI, Belady P. Placenta Previa (Book Chapter). In: Domino FJ, Editor. The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2011, 19th Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, 2010; pp 1010-1011.
2. Barron KI, Belady P. Placenta Previa (Book Chapter). In: Domino FJ, Editor. The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2010, 18th Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, 2009; pp 1010-1011.
3. Seibel MM, Barron KI. The Environment and Reproduction. In: Gardner DK, Weissman A, Howles CM, Shoham Z, Editors. Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Technologies: 
   Laboratory and Clinical Perspectives, 3rd Ed. (Book Chapter) London: Informa Healthcare, 2009; pp 773-787.
4. Barron KI. Danny’s Story: Living with Mitochondrial Disease (Editorial). Berkshire Medical Journal, Sept 2004, Vol. 12(2), 14-15.
5. Barron KI. India’s Health Care System (Editorial). Of Primary Importance. (UMass Medical School Newsletter) October 2001.

Academic Appointment

• University of Virginia School of Medicine
  Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2016-2017
• University of Central Florida School of Medicine
  Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2014-2016
• Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Alpert Medical School of Brown
  University
  Clinical Instructor
  2013-2014

Personal Interests

I enjoy gardening, cooking, soccer, golfing, skiing, and spending time with my wife and two children.