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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

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Dr. Murphy is the most thorough doctor I've ever seen. She's outstanding!
March 21, 2026
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I love Dr. Barbara Murphy she is the absolute sweetest best and professional Doctor I have ever had the privilege and pleasure of meeting. I'm very grateful and thankful for her being my doctor !!!
March 20, 2026
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Wonderful
March 13, 2026
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Dr Murphy Is excellent, very thorough, and explained my options and made recommendations. I am looking forward to her continued care and expertise. Thank you.
March 9, 2026
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Dr Murphy is wonderful. She is thorough and cares about she patients health needs.she saved my life, and has continued to provide my healthcare needs.
February 23, 2026
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I have ten doctors treating me and Dr Murphy is by far my favorite
February 20, 2026
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Dr. Murphy is the model for all physicians to follow. Compassionate, knowledgeable and organized. Wish I could clone her for my PC doc.
February 18, 2026
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We love Dr. Murphy! She's great to work with, and are happy she's on our medical team!
January 27, 2026
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Dr Murphy was like a breath of fresh air. She didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, but still eased my apprehension.
January 26, 2026
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