James Barrett, MD

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About James Barrett

James Barrett, MD, is a Family Medicine doctor with OU Health, specializing in Sports Medicine, with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Kansas. Dr. Barrett then received his medical education at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia and fellowship at the University of California Davis Medical Center. For more information on Dr. Barrett or Family Medicine at OU Health, visit the primary care for adults page. 

Affiliations OU Health Physicians Family Medicine Center OKC
Awards & Recognitions
  • NBA Physician of the Year 2020
  • Best Doctors List, Oklahoma Magazine 2020
  • 405 Magazine “Best Doctors List” 2020
  • Edith Kinney Gaylord Presidential Professorship 2018
  • “Best Doctors” by Best Doctors Inc. 2015
  • “Top 10 Sports Medicine Physicians”, The Vitals Top 10 Doctor Award 2013
  • Silver Pillar Award, OU Medicine Award for Outstanding Patient Service 2013
  • Best Doctors List, Oklahoma Magazine 2009
  • “America’s Top Family Doctors”, Consumers’ Research Council of America 2003
  • Hall of Fame, OU Medical Center, Center for Healthy Living 2003
Health Education
  • Medical School
  • Doctor of Medicine Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Baltimore, MD
    1987
  • Fellowship
  • Sports Medicine University of California-Davis
    Davis, CA
    1991
  • Residency
  • Family Medicine University of Missouri-Columbia
    Columbia, MO
    1990
  • Board Certification
  • American Board of Family Medicine

Reviews

  • 02/25/2026
    Rating: 4.00

    Good

  • 02/13/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr. Barrett is the best!

  • 02/01/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Have seen Dr Barrett for 30 years now! He is the best ever! Highest regard for him and his judgement, skills and abilities.

  • 01/02/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Yes I will recommend my doctor to friend and family

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