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Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD

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Specializes in: Hospice and Palliative Medicine (End-of-Life Care and Serious Illness) and Family Medicine

University of Vermont College of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: women's health issues, cancer, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Smith 262
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 847-4848

Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD is a hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Burlington, VT specializing in hospice and palliative medicine (end-of-life care and serious illness) and family medicine. She graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and PORTER HOSPITAL INC.

Office Locations

Address:

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Smith 262
Burlington, VT 05401

Some issues Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Lynda Bluestein, 75, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Diana Barnard, a physician from Middlebury, sued Vermont in federal court last summer, claiming its residency requirement violated the...”—"Vermont becomes first state to allow out-of-staters to use assisted suicide law", Mass Live, September 2024

“Diana Barnard, a Vermont palliative care physician, said some patients cannot even come for their appointments.”—"Traveling to die: the latest form of medical tourism", Philly Voice, August 2024

“One such advocate, Diana Barnard, a physician specializing in Hospice and Palliative medicine from Vermont, stood firmly behind the bill.”—"Medical assistance in dying bill draws large turnout", Concord Monitor, February 2024

hospital care	370
inpatient care	371

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	29
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	34
Dementia	31
Cancer	30

hospital care	251
inpatient care	252

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	31
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	29
Dementia	22
Cancer	28

hospital care	327
inpatient care	328

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	150

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	88
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	36
Dementia	28
Cancer	24

hospital care	234
inpatient care	235

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	37
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	27
Dementia	43
Cancer	30

hospital care	112
inpatient care	113
nursing home care	62

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	39
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	23
Dementia	46
Cancer	16

hospital care	164
inpatient care	165
nursing home care	54

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	62
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	24
Dementia	47
Cancer	19

hospital care	134
inpatient care	135
nursing home care	84

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	52
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	29
Dementia	51
Cancer	23

hospital care	100
inpatient care	101
nursing home care	44

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	45
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	44
Cancer	15

hospital care	255
inpatient care	241
nursing home care	121
outpatient care	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD treated as a hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Burlington, VT were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and outpatient care.

hospital care	217
inpatient care	215
nursing home care	73
outpatient care	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	54

**Age**
85 and over	38
75 to 84	30
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	31
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1991. She completed residency at Physician Careers. She is certified by the Board American Board of Family Medicine- Family Medicine American Board of Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Physician Careers

Board Certification: Board American Board of Family Medicine- Family Medicine American Board of Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

PORTER HOSPITAL INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Lifesource, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Delta Dental, Humana, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Anthem, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Diana Lynn Barnard, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Lifesource

MagnaCare

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Delta Dental

Humana

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Anthem

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

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Biography

Dr. Diana Barnard's areas of specialization are hospice and palliative medicine (end-of-life care and serious illness) and family medicine; she sees patients in Burlington, VT. These areas are among her clinical interests: cancer, women's health issues, and imaging procedures. Dr. Barnard is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. She graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Barnard can take Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more.