About
Dr. Barbara Etheridge is a board-certified family medicine physician with over 26 years of clinical experience. She has led her own practice in Somerset, NJ for more than fifteen years. Her training and sustained record of patient care earned her recognition as a New Jersey Top Doctor for 14 consecutive years. Independent organizations have also named her among the Top Doctors of the New York Metro Area from 2020 to 2025, featured in New York Magazine. She holds the Exceptional Women in Medicine distinction for 2020 through 2025 and earned placement in Jersey's Best Magazine Top Doctors for six consecutive years from 2019 to 2025.
Dr. Etheridge holds a passion for teaching, working with students pursuing medical careers and helping patients understand their health in clear, accessible terms. She treats conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, anxiety, depression, allergies, and skin conditions. She believes preventive care forms the foundation of a long and healthy life. Her panel spans multiple generations of families, and some patients have trusted her with their care for nearly two decades. Outside the office, she is a mother and wife who enjoys arts and crafts, reading, and spending time in nature.
Education & Training
Board Certified Family Medicine Physician
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Etheridge right for?
Dr. Etheridge is a strong fit for patients who want a long-term relationship with a single, experienced physician. Families benefit from her multigenerational approach, from pediatric care through senior health. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma find her preventive focus valuable. Patients who appreciate clear explanations and an open, approachable style tend to connect well with her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Etheridge treats a broad range of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, anxiety, depression, allergies, sinus infections, and skin conditions. She also provides preventive care, annual physicals, and chronic disease management. Her scope covers patients across all age groups, from young children to older adults.
Yes. Dr. Etheridge holds board certification in family medicine. She has maintained this certification throughout her 26-year career in practice.
Dr. Etheridge has practiced medicine for over 26 years. She has owned and operated her Somerset, NJ practice for more than fifteen years.
Yes. Independent medical organizations have recognized Dr. Etheridge as a Top Doctor for 14 consecutive years. She earned placement in New York Magazine's Top Doctors New York Metro Area list from 2020 to 2025, Jersey's Best Magazine Top Doctors from 2019 to 2025, and the Exceptional Women in Medicine distinction from 2020 to 2025.
Yes. Dr. Etheridge cares for patients at every life stage, from newborns to grandparents. Many of her families bring multiple generations to the practice, and several patients have maintained their relationship with her for close to 20 years.
Dr. Etheridge prioritizes open communication and preventive care. She works to build a trusting relationship with each patient so they feel comfortable raising any health concern. She believes catching problems early through preventive medicine gives patients the best foundation for long-term health.
Yes. Dr. Etheridge actively mentors students who want to pursue a career in medicine. She also focuses on patient education, helping individuals understand their health conditions in terms they can clearly grasp.
Dr. Etheridge holds affiliations with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peters Hospital, both in New Brunswick, NJ.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026