“The Tillman Medical Group, Pulmonary Division, provides patient care of the highest quality. Much of our practice deals with testing lung functions, endoscoping bronchial airways and prescribing mechanical assistance to ventilation. We also treat pneumonia, pleurisy, lung carcinoma, occupational diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and all other aspects of the specialty of Pulmonary Medicine. In the allergy field we provide care for hay fever, asthma, eczema, sinus disease, headaches, food allergy, hives, latex allergy, stinging insect allergy, contact dermatitis, immune disorders, and allergic emergencies.”

Dr. Barry Tillman received a BA from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN in 1977. He subsequently earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis MO in 1981. He completed his internship and a residency in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt (1984). Between 1984 and 1986 he was a Clinical Fellow, then a Research Fellow in Pulmonary Medicine at Vanderbilt. In addition he served as Chief Resident of the school's VA Medical Center in 1985-86.

Dr. Tillman has had numerous articles published in professional journals,- including, The Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association, The Journal of Applied Physiology, Medicine, & The Journal of Urology After returning to his home in Natchez, MS to go into private practice with Tillman Medical Group, Dr. Tillman served as Medical Director - CoLin College of Respiratory Therapy Training Program.

Office Location
Riverpark Medical Center
107 Front Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
Phone: 318-336-2216

Special Clinical Interests
Pulmonary Diseases, Allergies, Asthma

Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine -1984
Pulmonary Medicine -1988
Critical Care – 1989
Medical School
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO – 1981
Residency
Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University (1982-1984)
Chief Resident, VA Medical Center, Vanderbilt (1985-86)

Fellowships
Clinical Fellow, Pulmonary Medicine, Vanderbilt University (1984-85)
Research Fellow, Pulmonary Medicine, Vanderbilt University (1986-87)

Selected Present Activities
Board of Trustees, Riverpark Medical Center
Tuberculosis Medical Consultant, District VII, MS Dept. of Health
Medical Director, CoLin College Respiratory Therapy Training Program
Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy, Natchez Regional Medical Center
Medical Director, Sleep Laboratory, Natchez Regional Medical Center
Medical Director, Camelot Leisure Living Nursing Home, Ferriday, LA
Co-Medical Director of Professional Rehabilitation Hospital, Ferriday, La