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

Commercial Relationships and Collaborations

This faculty member or a member of his or her immediate family has a working relationship, such as providing consulting, research, or educational services, with the companies listed below. These relationships have been reported to the University of Missouri and, if appropriate, plans have been established to address potential conflicts. The following relationships were reported as of July 2020.

Clinical Innovations

Insurances

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In the News

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