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Nathan G. Barford, D.O.

Nathan G. Barford, D.O.

he/him/his

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

4.9 out of 5 stars
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5321

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About Me

Dr. Barford specializes in the non-surgical and interventional management of knee, hip, and shoulder pain in adults. He is a physiatrist, or physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, with additional training in performing ultrasound guided joint procedures. He utilizes conservative and physic...
Dr. Barford specializes in the non-surgical and interventional management of knee, hip, and shoulder pain in adults. He is a physiatrist, or physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, with additional training in performing ultrasound guided joint procedures. He utilizes conservative and physical rehabilitation measures in combination with injections to provide long-term non-surgical management of large joint disorders such as knee arthritis, meniscus tears, IT band syndrome, hip arthritis, hip bursitis/tendinitis, shoulder arthritis, frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement/bursitis, and rotator cuff disorders.

Dr. Barford earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. He completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio, then completed a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. He is specialty board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at URMC. He currently serves as chief of the Musculoskeletal Medicine division as well as Associate Director of Informatics for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Certified Specialties

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 2018 - 2019

Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, MetroHealth Medical Center Graduate Medical Education. 2014 - 2018

Education

DO | Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. 2014

Publications

Journal Articles

Publication Link

Lazaro, RM; Smith, KJ; Bawany, MH; Barford, N; Paul, JH.

A Pilot Study of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Patient Experience with Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

4.8 stars

Dr. Barford, very professional, experienced, listens well, asks questions, examines the pain and non pain areas, mobility of limb, gives top care that is available to, both as a doctor in charge and to the patient.

Jan 21, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr Barford was professional and compassionate. . He explained test results and radiological findings as well as his assessment thoroughly.

Jan 11, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr Barford was very concerned and informative on treatments moving forward.

Dec 21, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. BARFORD explained thoroughly my situation.

Dec 13, 2024

5.0 stars

Very happy with my first visit with this doctor.

Dec 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Barford has outstanding communication skills.

Dec 08, 2024

5.0 stars

Highly recommend Dr. Barford!!

Nov 16, 2024

5.0 stars

I have advise my friends to get a referral. Office is outstanding

Nov 01, 2024

5.0 stars

The doctor was very thorough, I thought very knowledgeable, and very professional Plus, he had a fantastic bedside manner. I would recommend him to anybody

Oct 26, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Very informative. Discussed many options

Oct 19, 2024