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Noran Barry, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
General surgery
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Noran Barry, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
General surgery
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Frost Street North
8010 Frost St.
Suite 224
San Diego, CA 92123-2778
Get directions858-939-8350
Fax: 858-939-8399
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About Noran Barry, MD
When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, it becomes an incredibly important time for a doctor to be able to connect. I believe that the multidisciplinary team’s role, is not just to treat the disease, but also to remain an active resource in the patient’s transition to a new life. I value the complexity of treating breast disease both inside and outside the operating room and using specialized education from my fellowship to provide comprehensive and individualized patient care.
Age: 44
In practice since: 2022
Gender: Female
Languages: English
Education
St. James School of Medicine: Medical School
St. Luke's Hospital: Residency
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Magee Women's Hospital: Fellowship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Breast cancer
- Breast surgical oncology
- Hidden scar surgery
- Lymphatic surgery
- Nipple sparing mastectomy
- Oncoplastic surgical treatment
- Skin sparing mastectomy
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NPI
1467763300
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Insurance plans accepted
Noran Barry, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
182 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
September 26, 2025
5.0
I am so blessed to have Dr. Barry as my surgeon. She spent an hour explaining my diagnosis and the surgery ahead. She wrote down all notes for me. I left her office with hope and feeling so energized.
Verified Patient
September 21, 2025
5.0
Dr Barry is the best breast general surgieron she si kind, caring and warm person. She always makes me feel loved and cared. I was so bless to be her patient.
Verified Patient
September 20, 2025
5.0
I have already expressed my heartfelt gratitude in the comments about the exceptional care I received from Dr Noran Barry.
Verified Patient
September 18, 2025
4.2
She was very pleasant & she didn't make me feel stupid about my concerns.
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Guardian Angel recognitions
Noran Barry, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Noran Barry, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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