Blake Barnes, MD, FAAP

Dr. Barnes is from Trenton, Missouri and is married to Megan who is from Manhattan, Kansas. Blake and Megan enjoy spending spare weekends at Trenton lake, in Branson, or on the beach. They have five children. Robbie loves history and Tai Kwon Do. Bruce enjoys math and singing. Bella loves bug collecting and crafts. Logan loves his animals and the outdoors. Their fifth, Abigail, was born in 2023. When Blake is not spending time with his wife or kids, he’s likely to be reading or hiking. He loves spending time in nature which led to his discovery of a species of fungus (Ophiocordyceps blakebarnesii). Dr. Barnes completed a combination residency, being fully trained in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. Due to his love for children, he decided to focus his practice on Pediatrics. Blake loves the honesty of children and the potential that each child holds. He believes every child is a unique and precious gift from God. He enjoys helping parents provide a healthy childhood leading toward a healthy adult life.