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 
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

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

American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
Member, Pelvic Pain Special Interest Group
2014-present

Member, Endometriosis Special Interest Group
2015-present

Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Associate Member
2016-present

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow
2004-present

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.