Dr. Barbara T. Lester, M.D., has been practicing medicine in the Richmond area for the past twenty years.She is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA, and completed her residency in Family Medicine at VCU-MCV Chesterfield Family Practice, after one year in Internal Medicine at VCU-MCV.She has been married to Ronald W. Lester for forty years, and they have three grown children and one grandchild.
Dr. Lester is well-versed in all aspects of Family Medicine, but has a special interest in diabetes,women's health, preventive care, and geriatric medicine.

She is quite active in the local and state professional organizations to help physicianswork to continue to deliver the best possible care to all patients in the best ways available, keeping the patients' best interests and care foremost.

She has also been involved in teaching medical students, nurse practitioner students, and helps with teaching medical assistant and nursing students on occasion.She has maintained an active role in teaching medical students throughout her career, and will continue to be involved with the admissions process in the coming years at VCU-MCV.

Her students have recognized her with "Teacher of the Year" Awards in the past, and many of them have maintained contact as they have progressed into their own careers.

Dr. Lester has always felt it is important to give back to the community whenever possible, and is active in her support of Crossover Clinic, the former Jerome Runner Clinic and Access Now, which were programs started by physicians to help care for indigent patients who had no other access to care.

Pleasefeel free to take an opportunity to schedule an appointment, as she is taking new patients at this time.