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      • Charles H. Barrier, MD
      • Philip E. Stack, MD
      • Randall Savell, MD
      • Phillip Tanner, MD
  • Services
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    • Procedure Prep
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Charles H. Barrier, MD

Partner & Board-Certified Gastroenterologist

About Dr. Barrier

With more than 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Charles Barrier has helped thousands of patients throughout western North Carolina prevent, diagnose, and manage digestive diseases.

Dr. Barrier earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center.

At Western Carolina Digestive Consultants, Dr. Barrier provides patient-centered gastrointestinal care and performs endoscopic procedures.

Procedures

  • Colonoscopy
  • Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
  • Capsule Endoscopy

Education and Credentials

  • Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Gastroenterology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
  • Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Locations and Affiliations

Procedure Location

  • Western Carolina Endoscopy Center — Franklin

Hospital Affiliations

  • Harris Regional Hospital — Sylva
  • Angel Medical Center — Franklin

Providers

Gastroenterology

Charles Barrier, MD

Philip Stack, MD

Randall Savell, MD

Phillip Tanner, MD

Internal Medicine

Michael Sheaffer, DO

Nurse Practitioners

Grace Kim, FNP

Ricardo Perea, ACNP

Office Hours

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Endoscopy appointments may be scheduled outside regular office hours.

Sylva Office

  • 26 Westcare Drive #302, Sylva, NC 28779
  • (828) 586-9200
  • (828) 586-7459

Franklin Office

  • 197 Riverview St, Franklin, NC 28734
  • (828) 349-3636
  • Fax (828) 349-0311

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