
Kara M. Barnett, MD, FASA
Anesthesiologist
Titles
Director, Anesthesia Services, MSK Monmouth
Clinical Expertise
Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery; Perioperative Lactation; Ambulatory Anesthesia; Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) Research
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Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
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Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
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In Network Coverage Type(s): Federal Government
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In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
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Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO/EPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, EPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Contact and Location
- 848-225-6128 Office Phone
- Speaks English
- New York City
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth Middletown, NJ

Memorial Sloan Kettering has locations throughout New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. These locations offer many services, including screening, chemotherapy, and medical testing.
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Education
MD, Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis)
Residencies
Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia); Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Board Certifications
Anesthesiology
I am a board-certified anesthesiologist and Director of Anesthesia Services at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth. At MSK Monmouth, we are proud to offer our patients access to surgical and interventional procedures closer to home and my goal is to provide them with safe and exceptional anesthesia care.
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I am also interested in improving the surgical experience for our patients who are lactating. My colleagues and I have authored hospital policies, published papers, and given presentations on perioperative lactation.
Colleagues
Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.
Clinical Trials

Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.
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Avidan M, Barnett KM, et al. Intensive Care: An Illustrated Colour Text. Edinburgh: Elsevier, 2008.
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Damiano Jr. RJ, Gaynor SL, Moon MR, Prasad SM, Wickline SA, Barnett KM, et al. Initial Clinical Trial of Pulmonary Vein Isolation with Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation for the Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: San Francisco. June 19-21, 2003. The Heart Surgery Forum. Vol 6: Supp 1: Abstract 35.
Gaynor SL. Ishii Y, Diodato MD, Prasad SM, Damiano NR, Barnett KM, et al. A Complete Cox- Maze Procedure Performed on the Beating Heart with Bipolar Radiofrequency Energy: Operative Technique and Early Results. The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: San Francisco. June 19-21, 2003. The Heart Surgery Forum. Vol 6: Supp 1: Abstract 34.
Damiano Jr. RJ, Gaynor SL, Moon MR, Prasad SM, Wickline SA, Barnett KM, et al. Initial Clinical Trial of Pulmonary Vein Isolation with Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation for the Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Western Thoracic Surgical Association. Carlsbad CA. June 18-21, 2003.
Gaynor SL, Ishii Y, Diodato MD, Prasad SM, Barnett KM, et al. Successful Performance of the Cox-Maze Procedure on the Beating Heart without Cardiopulmonary Bypass. A Chronic Animal Study Using Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Boston. May 4-7, 2003. Program, Page 238: Abstract T5.
Gaynor SL, Ishii Y, Diodato MD, Prasad SM, Barnett KM, et al. Successful Performance of the Cox-Maze Procedure on the Beating Heart without Cardiopulmonary Bypass. A Chronic Animal Study Using Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation. North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology. 24th Annual Scientific Sessions. Washington DC. May 14-17, 2003.Vol 26: April 2003: No 4: Part II: Abstract 557.
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
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Kara M. Barnett discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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