About
Barry Schumer, MD is a board-certified internist who has practiced in Lexington, Kentucky since 1981. He earned his undergraduate degree in Zoology from UCLA in 1973, graduating Magna Cum Laude and earning membership in Phi Beta Kappa. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1978, graduating in the top ten percent of his class. He completed both his internship and his internal medicine residency at UCLA Medical Center, finishing in 1981.
Dr. Schumer has served as Partner and President of Internal Medicine Associates since joining the practice at its start. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains a permanent attending staff role at Saint Joseph Hospital. Beyond his primary care work, he serves as Medical Director at Keeneland Racecourse and as a consultant to both the Jockey's Guild and the Permanently Disabled Jockey's Fund. He created the Jockey Health Information System in 2008 and the Jockey Injury Database in 2012. Outside of medicine, he follows thoroughbred horse racing and breeding, writes health care opinion essays, and stays active through sports and personal fitness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UCLA, Bachelor of Arts, Zoology 1973, Magna Cum Laude
Medical School
Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, UCLA Medical Center 1979-1981
Additional Training
Internship, UCLA Medical Center 1978-1979
Certifications
Who is Dr. Schumer right for?
Dr. Schumer suits adults who want a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, unhurried approach. He gives equal weight to education, treatment, and peace of mind in every visit. His dual focus on prevention and the mind-body connection appeals to patients who want to understand their own health. Those who value a physician willing to spend real time on each concern will find his practice a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schumer specializes in internal medicine. He has practiced as a board-certified internist in Lexington, Kentucky since 1981. His clinical work covers preventive care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive wellness through the MDVIP Wellness Program.
Yes, Dr. Schumer holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Schumer earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, graduating in the top ten percent of his class in 1978. He completed both his internship and his internal medicine residency at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, finishing his training in 1981.
Dr. Schumer has practiced internal medicine in Lexington, Kentucky since 1981. He has served as Partner and President of Internal Medicine Associates throughout that time and has held a permanent attending staff role at Saint Joseph Hospital since the same year.
Dr. Schumer believes patient education, patient treatment, and patient peace of mind deserve equal attention. He treats the mind-body connection as a key clinical factor. He structures each visit around what the patient needs, with no fixed time limit, because he believes good care cannot be hurried.
Dr. Schumer's goal is for every patient to leave his office feeling more secure and empowered than when they arrived. He believes reaching that goal requires giving each patient as much time as their situation demands.
Yes, Dr. Schumer holds a permanent attending staff appointment at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He has maintained that affiliation since 1981.
Dr. Schumer serves as Medical Director at Keeneland Racecourse, a role he has held since 1999. He also consults for the Jockey's Guild and the Permanently Disabled Jockey's Fund. He created the Jockey Health Information System in 2008 and the Jockey Injury Database in 2012.
Dr. Schumer has limited availability and may maintain a waiting list. Prospective patients can submit an inquiry through the MDVIP website to learn about current openings and get more information about joining the practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026