Carlton B. Barnswell,
M.D.
Board-Certified Urologist
Dr. Barnswell is a board-certified urologist specializing in general urologic care with a focus on prostate disease, including prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care and guiding patients through diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management.
About
Dr. Barnswell completed his undergraduate education at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. He earned both his Medical Degree and a Master’s in Public Health with Distinction from the Yale University School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship at Boston University School of Medicine and a medical internship at Cabrini Medical Center before entering the surgical residency program at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital Center. His urologic training was completed through the combined St. Luke’s/Roosevelt/Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Program.
He brings decades of experience providing general urologic screening, diagnosis, and treatment, with special expertise in prostate health, including prostate cancer and BPH.
Areas of Expertise
- General urologic care
- Prostate cancer
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Screening and diagnostic evaluations
Conditions Treated
- Prostate cancer
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Kidney stones
- Urinary incontinence
Procedures Performed
- Prostate biopsy
- Cystoscopy
- Minimally invasive prostate procedures
Languages Spoken
- English
Education and Training
- Medical Degree & MPH – Yale University School of Medicine
- Residency – St. Luke’s/Roosevelt/Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
- Undergraduate Education – Wesleyan University
Board Certification
- Board Certified – American Board of Urology
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the American Urological Association
Hospital Affiliations
- Mercy Medical Center
Research and Publications
Dr. Barnswell has contributed to the field of urology through clinical research and scholarly work, including publications in peer-reviewed journals, literature reviews, and presentations at regional and national conferences. His research focuses on prostate disease and improving outcomes for patients with both benign and malignant conditions.
Awards / Honors
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors

