Penelope A Barker, DO

Biographical Statement

Penelope A. Barker, DO, is board certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She earned her medical degree from Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center in 1997, completed internal medicine residency training at Bi-County Community Hospital in 2001 and completed a geriatric medicine fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak in 2004.

Dr. Barker practices at Henry Ford Cornerstone Primary Care - St. Clair Shores. Her training supports adult primary care, chronic disease management and medical care for older adults with complex or age-related health needs. She has hospital privileges at Henry Ford St. John Hospital.

Dr. Barker specializes in adult primary care, geriatric medicine, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, medication management, and older adult health concerns.

Conditions treated include: Adult primary care, geriatric medicine, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, medication management, and older adult health concerns.

Common reasons that patient schedule include: Annual physicals, care for multiple chronic conditions, medication reviews, high blood pressure or diabetes follow-up, memory, mobility or age-related concerns, and new or ongoing adult health symptoms.

Care Philosophy

Dr. Penelope A. Barker, DO believes in building lasting relationships with patients through compassionate, personalized care, clear communication, and shared decision-making. Dr. Penelope A. Barker takes the time to understand each patient's goals and develops individualized treatment plans that prioritize the most appropriate, evidence-based care.