Broad Medical Expertise. Multidisciplinary Perspective. Personalized Care.
This is an independent, personalized medical practice founded by Dr. Steven Barna, a Harvard-trained physician whose extensive clinical and academic background encompasses internal medicine, anesthesiology, critical care, pain medicine, orthopaedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.
Academic Experience Across Three Medical Specialty Areas
Dr. Barna's academic career includes former Assistant Professor appointments spanning three distinct areas of medicine:
Internal Medicine
Former Assistant Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Former Assistant Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Former Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of South Florida College of Medicine
This combination of academic appointments reflects a broad medical perspective integrating systemic medical conditions, perioperative medicine, pain management, musculoskeletal disorders, and functional rehabilitation.
ABOUT
This is a personalized medical practice founded on a philosophy of individualized attention, comprehensive medical assessment, and thoughtful clinical decision-making.
The practice reflects Dr. Barna's broad training and professional experience across multiple medical disciplines, combining the comprehensive approach of internal medicine with specialized knowledge in anesthesiology, critical care, pain medicine, orthopaedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.
This multidisciplinary foundation supports a holistic understanding of complex medical conditions, diagnostic findings, treatment alternatives, functional limitations, and long-term medical needs.
Consultation availability is restricted to established patients.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Barna's professional experience encompasses a broad range of medical disciplines and clinical conditions.
Internal Medicine and Complex Medical Conditions
Comprehensive medical assessment, systemic illness, coexisting medical conditions, and complex clinical presentations.
Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine
Medical evaluation and management of patients with complex perioperative needs, acute medical conditions, and critical illness.
Pain Medicine
Evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain, neuropathic disorders, spinal conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, and post-traumatic pain.
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Experience involving spinal and musculoskeletal disorders, traumatic injuries, functional impairments, and recovery following injury or surgery.
Rehabilitation and Functional Recovery
Assessment of functional limitations, rehabilitation needs, recovery expectations, and long-term medical outcomes.
Medical Second Opinions
Comprehensive review of medical histories, diagnostic findings, diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and available therapeutic alternatives.
About Steven Barna, MD
Dr. Steven Barna is a Harvard-trained physician, double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, with extensive experience in clinical medicine, academic medicine, and medical leadership.
He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed postgraduate medical training at Harvard-affiliated institutions in internal medicine, anesthesiology, and pain management.
Dr. Barna previously served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and an Assistant Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School, with academic experience spanning internal medicine, anesthesiology, critical care, and pain medicine. He also served as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.
His clinical leadership experience includes serving as Medical Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Pain Center. He also practiced interventional spine and pain medicine at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.
Dr. Barna's professional contributions include medical education, clinical research, peer-reviewed publications, national lectures, and editorial service for medical journals. He is Co-Editor of the Handbook of Medical Aspects of Disability and Rehabilitation for Life Care Planning.
His multidisciplinary medical background provides a foundation for comprehensive medical assessment, second opinions, treatment planning, rehabilitation considerations, and evaluation of long-term medical and functional outcomes.
SERVICES
Medical Consultations and Second Opinions
Complex medical conditions often require consideration of multiple diagnoses, treatment approaches, and medical specialties.
Dr. Barna's broad clinical and academic experience provides a multidisciplinary perspective on medical decision-making, including the review of diagnostic findings, prior treatments, medical and procedural alternatives, rehabilitation considerations, and anticipated outcomes.
His background in internal medicine, anesthesiology, critical care, pain medicine, and orthopaedics supports an integrated approach to understanding complex medical presentations.
Consultations may include comprehensive medical reviews, treatment assessments, and second opinions within the scope of Dr. Barna's professional expertise.
Availability is limited to established patients and is determined on an individualized basis.
Clinical Leadership and Academic Contributions
Former Medical Director
Massachusetts General Hospital Pain Center
Former Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine Physician
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Former Faculty Member
Harvard Medical School and University of South Florida College of Medicine
Medical Author and Editor
Co-Editor, Handbook of Medical Aspects of Disability and Rehabilitation for Life Care Planning
Medical Journal Editorial and Peer Review Experience
Pain Physician, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, and Journal of Life Care Planning
National Medical Lecturer
Pain Medicine, Medical Evaluations, and Life Care Planning
Professional Recognition
Named among Becker's 150 Pain Management Physicians to Know.