Norton Childrens Pediatric Specialists

Norton Healthcare is a leading provider of comprehensive medical services in the Louisville, Kentucky area, specializing in cancer, heart, women's, and pediatric care. With a commitment to delivering top-notch healthcare, Norton Hospital's Emergency Department ensures that patients receive the highest level of care and attention in times of medical crisis. Generated from their website's infomation

Virginia F. Barbosa, M.D., is a pediatric psychiatrist with Norton Childrens Behavioral & Mental Health, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Braslia School of Medicine (Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Brasilia), Brazil. She completed her adult psychiatry residencies at the State University of Campinas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas/UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the University of Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Barbosa completed her child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.She is board certified in adult psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Kentucky Psychiatric Medical Association.In caring for her patients, Dr. Barbosas goals include providing an accurate diagnosis, offering the best treatment alternatives and assisting children/adolescents and their parents in navigating the complexities of life and school. She listens empathetically to their goals to help them achieve a happy and healthy life.