Dr. Donald ‘Skip’ Barber, M.D.

Credentials

◆ Education: University of Southern California, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, Doctorate of Medicine (1978)

◆ Internship: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals, Los Angeles (1978-80)

◆ Residency: Internal Medicine, Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, Los Angeles

(1980-81)


Certifications

◆ Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine

◆ Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners


Awards & Recognitions

◆ Trustee Scholar, University of Southern California

◆ Phi Beta Kappa, University of Southern California

◆ Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

◆ Best Doctors® in America, 1998-2002, 2007-2010, 2013, 2015

◆ Best Primary Doctors in America, Town & Country magazine, 2000

◆ Excellence of Research Award, American Medical Student Association, University of Texas

Medical Branch Research Forum, 1976

◆ Top Doctors, Internal Medicine Category, Pasadena Magazine, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016


Professional Society Memberships

◆ American College of Physicians


Hospital Affiliations

◆ USC Verdugo Hills Hospital


Dr. Barber is one of the founders of Verdugo Internal Medicine and is currently president of the group. Centering his practice on providing state-of-the-art primary care to his patients, his goal is to develop close personal relationships with them based on mutual respect, compassion, and collaboration. By listening to his patients and focusing on their unique needs, Dr. Barber is able to partner with them in making informed healthcare decisions that optimize their quality of life.