Tiffany Barkley, D.O.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology
Professional Background
Tiffany Barkley, D.O., is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She joined the faculty in 2021, after completing a one-year fellowship in vascular neurology at KU Medical Center.
Dr. Barkley completed her residency in child neurology at Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics, where she was chief resident during the 2019-20 academic year. She earned a doctor of osteopathic medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Saint Bonaventure University. Dr. Barkley is double-board certified in neurology with special qualifications in both vascular neurology and child neurology.
Dr. Barkley is an engaging teacher, including teaching and evaluating medical students, residents and fellows. She is associate program director for the KU Neurology Vascular Fellowship.
Her research and clinical interests include stroke in the young. She is the Director for The Center for Stroke in Young Adults at KU, started in 2025. She is participating on multiple quality improvement projects and principal investigator clinical trials related to stroke.
Dr. Barkley’s professional affiliations include the American Heart Association, American Academy of Neurology, Child Neurology Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Osteopathic Association. She also is a member of Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society, an honorary osteopathic service fraternity.
Education and Training
- BS, Biology, Saint Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY
- DO, Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
- Residency, Pediatric Neurology, Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Kansas City, MO
- Clinical Fellowship, Vascular Neurology, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Licensure, Accreditations & Certifications
- DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration
- Kansas License, Kansas Board of Healing Arts
- Neurology Board Certification with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Professional Affiliations
- American Heart Association, Member, 2019 - Present
- American Academy of Neurology, Member, 2017 - Present
- American Medical Association, Member, 2017 - Present
- Child Neurology Society, Member, 2017 - Present
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Member, 2013 - Present
- American Osteopathic Association, Member, 2011 - Present