John R. Barley IV, DO

Orthopedics - Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 193 ratings
John R. Barley IV, DO

About John R. Barley IV, DO

Dr. Barley is a fellowship trained sports medicine physician specializing in concussion diagnosis and management and diagnostic ultrasound. Additional specialties include ultrasound-guided injections and on-field sports coverage. Passionate about preventive medicine and exercise, he implements a holistic team approach to medical care.

After earning his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Barley completed a family medicine residency locally with Riverside Family Medicine & Pediatrics Brentwood in affiliation with Virginia Commonwealth University. He subsequently completed fellowship training in primary care sports medicine at Wake Forest University. Dr. Barley is board certified in both family medicine and primary care sports medicine.

Playing Division I football inspired Dr. Barley to become a sports medicine physician. He has provided care for teams at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and the North Carolina School of Arts. He currently serves as head team physician and medical director at Christopher Newport University, NN Public Schools athletics and Lionsbridge FC. He is also team physician for Hampton University, concussion specialist for the Apprentice School athletics and director of sports medicine for Riverside. His extensive experience in this area has resulted in a high level of familiarity with the health care concerns of the local population. Dr. Barley specializes in the treatment of non-operative musculoskeletal injuries, concussion diagnosis and management, diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections and team physician responsibilities.

Originally from western Pennsylvania, Dr. Barley enjoys golf, traveling and cooking. He and his wife, Madelyn, have four children: Colton, Calvin, Cyrus and Cora. 

Education

Medical: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Riverside Health System
Fellowship: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

Locations

Riverside Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Physiatry Specialists

12200 Warwick Boulevard, 310, Newport News, VA 23601

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 193 ratings
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August 16, 2025
Dr. Barley was awesome and so was the PA working along with him
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August 07, 2025
Fantastic
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July 29, 2025
I was scared to death and Dr. Barley was great.
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July 26, 2025
It was a pleasure and honor seeing my doctor.
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July 22, 2025
Overall fantastic experience throughout the whole process and the people were great too.
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July 20, 2025
Excellent Physician!
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July 16, 2025
Great Dr he takes time to talk and listen
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July 10, 2025
Dr Barley was excellent in explaining & treating my issue !
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July 08, 2025
Once I got with the doctor everything went smoothly
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July 04, 2025
Excelent
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July 02, 2025
Very good
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June 02, 2025
Dr. Barley was very understanding and human. His interaction with me was awesome. He spoke to me like an equal and was very thorough with what was going on with my health. I really like him and would recommend him to everyone needing his specialty for care.
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June 01, 2025
The dr was very thorough and explained very clearly the problem and solution
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May 29, 2025
Dr B was outstanding as always, explained process and what was needed to help improve my condition.
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May 24, 2025
Not one time in the years I've seen Dr. Barley and his PA have I had a poor experience! I'm very happy with all of the staff( starting at check-in to check-out. It truly is a wonderful group of people!
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May 17, 2025
He came in and didn't say more than five words beginning to end.
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May 15, 2025
Highly recommend!!
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May 14, 2025
Dr Barley is wonderful
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April 25, 2025
Good
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April 03, 2025
Excellent care - could not ask for any better
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