About
Dr. Deanna Barry is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Barry Pediatrics in Bath, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She then completed her medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida, followed by a pediatric residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa. The American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics granted her board certification in pediatrics.
Dr. Barry holds hospital privileges at Akron Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, and Summa Health System Akron City Hospital, where she rounds on newborns. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Osteopathic Association, the Direct Primary Care Alliance, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her clinical passions center on preventive care and lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and relationships. She is a devoted breastfeeding advocate and provides lactation support to families navigating that journey. Early in her career, she detected a Wilms' tumor in a four-year-old patient during a well child visit, an experience she credits as profoundly shaping her commitment to thorough, unhurried care. Dr. Barry also founded the first Pediatric DPC Mastermind, an in-person educational conference for pediatricians practicing in the DPC model. A native of the Cleveland and Akron area, she lives near the practice with her husband Dave and their three children. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, yoga, gardening, reading, and travel.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Florida (Gainesville, FL), Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Bradenton, FL)
Residency
Pediatric Residency, University of South Florida (Tampa, FL)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barry right for?
Dr. Barry is a strong fit for families with children of any age seeking a pediatrician with direct, personal access. Parents who value preventive care, lifestyle-focused guidance, and thorough well child visits will find her approach aligned with their priorities. Families navigating breastfeeding challenges, developmental concerns, ADHD, anxiety, or chronic conditions benefit from her broad clinical scope. Her DPC model suits families who want same-day availability, no waiting rooms, and a doctor they can reach directly by phone or text.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barry treats the full range of pediatric primary care concerns. Her clinical scope includes acute illness, ADHD, anxiety, depression, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, and postpartum depression. She also supports families dealing with breastfeeding difficulties and provides lactation guidance. For more complex or specialist-level needs, she coordinates referrals on behalf of her patient families.
Yes. Dr. Barry holds board certification through the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa and her medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida.
Dr. Barry places preventive care at the center of her practice. She focuses on lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and supportive relationships. She uses the CHADIS online screening tool to complete developmental and behavioral questionnaires before visits, allowing more time during appointments for meaningful conversation.
Yes. Dr. Barry is an active breastfeeding advocate and provides lactation support to families in her practice. She works with mothers navigating challenges at any stage of their breastfeeding journey.
Dr. Barry follows the AAP recommended vaccine schedule and practices evidence-based medicine. She does not recommend modified, delayed, or no-vaccination schedules. She welcomes conversations with families who have questions about vaccine safety and schedules time to address them thoroughly.
Dr. Barry holds privileges at Akron Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, and Summa Health System Akron City Hospital. She rounds on newborns at both Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Summa Health System Akron City Hospital.
Dr. Barry is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Osteopathic Association, the Direct Primary Care Alliance, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. These memberships reflect her commitment to evidence-based pediatrics, osteopathic principles, and lifestyle-focused care.
Yes. Dr. Barry founded the first Pediatric DPC Mastermind, an in-person educational and collaborative conference designed for pediatricians practicing in the direct primary care model. The conference brings together DPC pediatricians to share knowledge and build the field.
Dr. Barry wanted to build a practice where she could spend real time with each family and practice medicine without insurance-driven constraints. Early in her career, she detected a Wilms' tumor in a four-year-old during a well child visit, an experience that reinforced her belief in thorough, unhurried care. The DPC model gives her the structure to practice that way consistently.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026