Credentials & Experience
Dr. Cedric T. Barnes, DO, FAAFP
Family Physician leader with 30+ years of clinical experience and an established record of national, state, and constituency leadership within the American Academy of Family Physicians. Very involved in membership engagement, governance, advocacy, diversity and inclusion, practice sustainability. Demonstrated ability to lead physician organizations through complexity while remaining grounded in frontline family medicine.
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale–Davie, FL · 1990–1994
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Auburn University
Auburn, AL · 1986–1989
Undergraduate Studies
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA · 1985–1986
Rotating Internship & Family Practice Residency
Warren Hospital
Phillipsburg, NJ · 1994–1997
Chief Resident, Family Practice Residency (1996–1997)
Clinical & Executive Roles
Family Physician & President
September 2006–PresentSouthern Delaware Medical Group, PA
Milford, DE
Founder and managing partner of a private practice. Responsible for strategic planning, financial oversight, contracting, staffing, quality improvement, and compliance. Full-spectrum family medicine: newborn through geriatrics, women's health, minor procedures, hospice.
Associate Medical Director
August 2026–PresentCompassionate Care Hospice
Milford, DE
Providing medical leadership and clinical oversight for hospice care services.
Medical Director
August 2024–PresentPolaris Healthcare Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home
Milford, DE
Medical oversight and leadership for rehabilitation and long-term care facility.
Family Physician — Skilled Nursing / Post-Acute Care
March 2023–PresentPost Acute Physician Partners, LLC
Millsboro, DE
Providing family medicine services in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.
Founder & Managing Partner
June 2002–September 2006Barnes Family Practice, PA
Delaware
Founded and managed a private family practice. Full-spectrum family medicine: newborn through geriatrics, women's health, minor procedures, hospice.
Prior Senior Medical Leadership
Medical Director / Associate Medical Director
February 2021–January 2024Aveanna Healthcare Hospice
Georgia & Delaware
Served in multiple medical director roles across Georgia and Delaware operations.
Medical Director
June 2019–February 2021Millennium Hospice
Milford, DE
Medical Director, Inpatient Unit
August 2012–June 2014Delaware Hospice
Milford, DE
Medical Director (Two Facilities)
2002–2010Genesis Elder Care
Milford & Seaford, DE
National & State Leadership — AAFP
Chair, Commission on Membership & Member Services
2024–2025American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Led the national commission responsible for member engagement strategy, benefits, and services for AAFP's 130,000+ members.
Chair, AAFP Member Constituency Task Force
2025American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Chaired the task force examining constituency representation and engagement within AAFP governance structures.
Commission Member, Membership & Member Services
2019–2024American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Five-year commission service shaping membership policy, engagement initiatives, and member benefit programs.
Delegate, AAFP Congress of Delegates
2014–2025American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Representing Delaware family physicians at the national level for over a decade, voting on resolutions and policy that shape the future of family medicine.
President
2008–2009Delaware Academy of Family Physicians (DAFP)
Led the state chapter, advancing legislative advocacy and member services for Delaware family physicians.
Chair, Advocacy Committee
2023–PresentDelaware Academy of Family Physicians (DAFP)
Leading state-level advocacy efforts on behalf of family physicians and their patients.
Delegate, National Conference of Constituency Leaders (BIPOC)
2021, 2022, 2024Delaware Academy of Family Physicians (DAFP)
Representing BIPOC constituency interests at AAFP's national constituency leadership conference.
Board Member
Multiple yearsDelaware Academy of Family Physicians (DAFP)
Active board service contributing to strategic planning and chapter governance.
Broader Professional & Community Governance
Chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
2021–PresentMedical Society of Delaware
Leading DEI initiatives across Delaware's medical community.
AMA Delegation Member
OngoingMedical Society of Delaware
Secretary, Insurance Committee
2023–PresentMedical Society of Delaware
Board Member
2023–May 2026Bayhealth Hospital
Hospital board service contributing to governance, quality, and community health strategy.
Treasurer
2019–PresentFirst State Chapter — National Medical Association
President
2004–2018First State Chapter — National Medical Association
14-year presidency advancing the mission of the NMA in Delaware.
Member
2009–2018Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium
Member
2005–2007Delaware Medicaid Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
Family Physician of the Year
Delaware Academy of Family Physicians
2024 & 2013Medical Director of the Year (All-Star Award)
Delaware Health Care Facilities Association
2024Ready to support Dr. Barnes?
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