Education & Training

Medical School

University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio

Internship

Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • University of Missouri School of Medicine GME

Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • University of Missouri School of Medicine GME

Boards

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Insurances

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Academic Information

Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health

Office

500 N. Keene St., Ste. 400
Columbia, MO 65201
United States

P. 573-817-3096

Research Interests

  • ovarian cancer

Areas of Expertise

  • endometriosis
  • uterine fibroids
  • minimally invasive surgery
  • chronic pain
  • religion and spirituality in medicine 

Awards & Honors

  • 2014 CREOG Service Recognition Award
  • 2012 Hugh Stephenson “Helpful Elephant” Award, University of Missouri, Housestaff Organization
  • 2010 Recognition for Excellence in Education – Clinical Faculty, University of Missouri, Medical Student Affairs Council
  • 2008 APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Missouri
  • 2007 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Induction
  • 2007 APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Missouri
  • 2007 Recognition for Excellence in Education – Clinical Faculty, University of Missouri, Medical Student Affairs Council
  • 2006 CREOG National Faculty Teaching Award
  • 2006 APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Missouri 2005 APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, USUHS
  • 2005 Meritorious Service Medal, United States Air Force
  • 2003 Expert Marksman M-9, United States Air Force
  • 2003 ACOG District Meeting Chairman’s Award for Best Paper 2001 National Defense Service Medal, United States Air Force 2000 Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Missouri
  • 2000 Recognition for Excellence in Education – Resident Physician, University of Missouri, Medical Student Affairs Council 
  • 2000 Award for “Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures”, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  • 1999 Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Missouri
  • 1999 Recognition for Excellence in Education – Resident Physician, University of Missouri, Medical Student Affairs Council
  • 1998 Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Missouri
  • 1998 Recognition for Excellence in Education – Resident Physician, University of Missouri, Medical Student Affairs Council
  • 1997 Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Missouri
  • 1997 Recognition for Excellence in Education – Resident Physician, University of Missouri, Medical Student Affairs Council

Publications

  • Lenger SM, Barrier BF. Recurrent thunderclap headache in the postpartum period. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Feb;123(Pt 2, Suppl 2):477-479
  • Barrier BF, Neel G, Frevert A, McNamee T, Fleagle J. There's an App for That! Developing a Real-Time Smartphone App to Assess Clinical Competence. Obstet Gynecol 2015:126:52S-53S