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Barbara A. Murphy MD

Professor of Medicine, Director, Head and Neck Research Program, and Director, Pain and Symptom Management Program

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Palliative Care
  • Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Wake Forest University, 1987
  • Internship - Greenwich Hospital, Yale University, 1988
  • Residency - Greenwich Hospital, Yale University, 1990
  • Fellowship - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1992

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Patient Comments

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I have ten doctors treating me and Dr Murphy is by far my favorite
February 20, 2026
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Dr. Murphy is the model for all physicians to follow. Compassionate, knowledgeable and organized. Wish I could clone her for my PC doc.
February 18, 2026
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We love Dr. Murphy! She's great to work with, and are happy she's on our medical team!
January 27, 2026
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Dr Murphy was like a breath of fresh air. She didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, but still eased my apprehension.
January 26, 2026
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I have been a patient of Dr Murphy for 6 years. She is kind, considerant and thorough. I feel like she has been an advocate for me and im very comfortable in her care.
December 27, 2025
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My current care provider is all telling-no listening. Dr. Murphy asked more questions and addressed more concerns in the hour+ spent with her than my current provider spent in 2+ years. I'm convinced that my best plan of action is to come to Vanderbilt
December 19, 2025
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Dr Murphy is excellent!!
December 19, 2025
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Doctor Murphy is the best!
December 19, 2025
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It is so apparent that Dr. Murphy is the best doctor on staff across all of Vanderbilt. Everyone who has ever seen her says the same. She is so thorough in reviewing your history, is knowledgeable about your health care and issues before she even steps in the room. She is a fabulous listener and very proactive in suggestions both medical and healthy living recommendations for easing issues. She doesn't leave until you are satisfied. She should be teaching doctors across all of the disciplines at Vanderbilt what exceptional patient service from a doctor is!
December 16, 2025
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