About Dr. Kenneth D. Terry
Dr. Kenneth D. Terry, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician providing primary healthcare in Barstow, California. His work includes preventive care, routine medical visits, management of chronic conditions, and evaluation of new health concerns. Family medicine allows him to care for patients with a wide variety of healthcare needs rather than focusing on one particular organ system or condition.
Dr. Terry earned his osteopathic medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences in 2016. He later completed family medicine residency training at College Medical Center in Long Beach.
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Focus Areas
- Family medicine and primary care
- Preventive health examinations
- Adult wellness visits
- Childhood and adolescent healthcare
- High blood pressure monitoring
- Diabetes and metabolic health
- Cholesterol management
- Routine immunizations
- Acute illnesses and common symptoms
- Chronic disease management
- Medication review and care coordination
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Family Medicine and Patient Care Approach
Family medicine provides ongoing healthcare for patients with preventive, acute, and long-term medical needs. Visits may include discussing new symptoms, reviewing laboratory results, checking medications, monitoring chronic diseases, and identifying screenings or vaccinations that may be appropriate.
Dr. Terry describes his approach as working in partnership with patients and recognizing their role in making decisions about their own healthcare. This patient-centered approach can be particularly useful in primary care, where treatment choices often need to consider medical history, personal priorities, lifestyle, and long-term health goals.
Regular family medicine care can also help connect different parts of a patient’s healthcare. When specialist treatment is required, a primary care physician can help review recommendations, monitor ongoing conditions, and maintain continuity between appointments.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Terry earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2016.
He completed his Family Medicine residency at College Medical Center in Long Beach from 2016 to 2019. Professional records list board certification in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine through the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
Clinic Information
Dr. Terry practices at 303 E. Buena Vista Street, Barstow, California 92311. Alliance Desert Physicians lists (760) 241-4929 as the office telephone number and indicates that same-day appointments may be available. His individual NPI is 1144712902.
Patients should confirm current appointment availability, accepted insurance plans, office hours, and specific services directly with the practice before scheduling.
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