Cedric T. Barnes, DO, FAAFP
Family Medicine
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About Cedric T. Barnes, DO, FAAFP
"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. That statement has remained with me most of my college and medical school career and helped to motivate me to become the physician I am today. As an African-American physician, I aim to provide an excellent healthcare experience to patients of all races, genders and cultural backgrounds.
Family medicine has been rewarding because I believe it is the ideal area of medicine to make a difference in all stages of life. My goal has always been to listen, teach and provide personalized healthcare to improve the health and wellness of my patients and their families. It is important that I empower my patients to take charge of their health and serve as their coach and supporter as we go through the life long journey together.
I provide care to patients in Delaware and I am a member of the medical staff at Bayhealth, both Kent and Milford campuses. My practice cares for pediatric, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. I perform minor office procedures, offer acute care, women’s health, chronic care disease management and assist families with end of life decisions. I also offer conveniences, like same- or next-day appointments that start on time, which may be found in concierge medicine practices. As an osteopathic physician, I continue to use Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy as adjunctive therapy to diagnose, treat and prevent illness and injury.
As an MDVIP-affiliated physician, my focus is on spending time with patients and developing strong relationships to adapt my care to the unique needs of patients and communities using evidence-based medicine to benefit and promote good health. I welcome you to become a member of my healthcare family. Let’s work together to make a better you!
Phillipsburg, NJ
Family Medicine 1995-1997
Chief Resident 1996-1997
Phillipsburg, NJ
1994-1995
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 1994
Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Science, Biology 1989
President/Chief Operation Officer of Practice, Southern Delaware Medical Group 2006-present
Medical Director, Delaware Hospice Inpatient Center 2012-2014
Medical Director, Genesis Elder Care - Seaford Center Nursing Home 2002-2010
Medical Director, Genesis Elder Care - Milford Center Nursing Home 2002-2009
Medical Director, Amedysis Home HealthCare, Dover, DE 2009-2010
Medical Director, Peninsula Home Care of Seaford 2006-2007
Alternate Delegate for Delaware Academy of Family Physicians, AAFP Congress of Delegates 2014-present
Member, Delaware Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 2005-2007
Member, Medical Society of Delaware Insurance Committee (MSDIS) 2011-present
Member, Delaware Carrier Advisory Committee 2006-present
President, Delaware Academy of Family Physicians 2008-2009
Physician Recognition Award, American Medical Association 2013
All Star Award Winner, Medical Director of the Year, Delaware Health Care Facilities Association 2004
Delaware Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Society of Delaware
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The office of Cedric T. Barnes, DO, FAAFP
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
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