Dr. Laterica S. Barton, DO, is a skilled Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist who possesses a wealth of experience in women’s healthcare.

In December 2004, Dr. Barton graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, and in June 2011, she obtained a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton.

Dr. Barton has several professional and leadership experiences in the field of women’s health care. In July 2015, Dr. Barton served as an OBGYN resident interview coordinator, where she organized and planned the interview process for intern applicants. She previously served as an OBGYN Chief Resident, where she supervised junior residents and coordinated academic activities, journal clubs, simulation labs, and more. She also served as a liaison between residents, attending physicians, and the OBGYN programs director.

Dr. Barton’s license and certifications include a State of Florida Medical License, AOBOG Board Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Nexplanon Insertion and Removal and Mirena/Paraguard Insertion.

Dr. Barton belongs to a number of professional societies and has been a recipient of numerous awards/special honors. Her professional memberships include the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Florida Medical Association.

A few of Dr. Barton’s awards/special honors include the special honors and interest in OBGYN award: June 2011, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Bradenton, Florida), Annual Dr. Harvey G. Roth Controversies in Medicine: First place winner June 2016, and Intern of the year: July 2014, Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Detroit, Michigan).