Barbara MacFarlane, MD, is a HealthTap virtual primary care doctor who is dedicated to helping people live their best lives. She finds inspiration in sharing her expertise on HealthTap, knowing that “A little correct knowledge can make a significant difference in someone's life.” Through her participation on HealthTap, she feels fulfilled knowing that she can help so many people quickly: “​​By answering questions on HealthTap, it makes me feel good that I can help someone immensely with information I just have at my fingertips.”

Dr. MacFarlane enjoys practicing medicine in a wide range of settings. She has a sports medicine office practice in California (Lifesport Medicine) and also practices part-time hospital medicine in both Washington and Canada. Recently, she has started practicing medicine on HealthTap as a virtual primary care physician. Her life is busy, but she finds it very rewarding.

Dr. MacFarlane is a highly qualified and experienced physician. She graduated from the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Calgary as well. She has since become board certified in family medicine in both Canada and the United States.

In addition to her work on HealthTap, Dr. MacFarlane has published research on a variety of topics, including exercise physiology, ligament healing and autologous transfusions for elective orthopedic surgery. She is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Overall, Dr. Barbara MacFarlane's passion for helping people and sharing her expertise on HealthTap has made a significant difference in the lives of many. Her dedication to medicine and her patients is unwavering, and she continues to be an inspiration to others in the medical community.

Learn more about Dr. MacFarlane by visiting her LinkedIn profile. 

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