Kim Barker

Kim Barker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, their clinical interests focus on Oncology Rehabilitation, General Rehabilitation, and managing complex medical cases. Their research spans exercise efficacy in cancer patients, palliative care integration, and rehabilitation post-cardiac interventions like LVADs and heart transplants.

Notable contributions include studies on head and neck cancer rehabilitation, medical education accessibility for disabled students, and palliative care task force perspectives. They contribute to peer-reviewed journals like PM&R, NeuroRehabilitation, and Academic Medicine. Professional affiliations include the Association of Academic Physiatrists.

Kim's work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in complex cases, with a focus on improving functional outcomes through tailored therapeutic exercise programs and addressing systemic barriers in healthcare access.