Stephen Barrett

American psychiatrist
Person human Q3486852
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Summary

Stephen Barrett was born on January 1, 1933[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as a psychiatrist[3]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (338 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[5]
  • Employer: Pennsylvania State University[6]
  • Educated at: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[7], La Salle Extension University[8]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Commons category: Stephen Barrett[11]
  • Residence: Chapel Hill[12]
  • Family name: Barrett[13]
  • Given name: Stephen[14]
  • Official website: http://www.quackwatch.org/[15]
  • Start of work period: 1961[16]

Why It Matters

Stephen Barrett has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Barrett born?

Stephen Barrett was born in New York City[2].

What did Stephen Barrett do for work?

Stephen Barrett worked as a psychiatrist[3].

Where did Stephen Barrett go to school?

Stephen Barrett was educated at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[7] and La Salle Extension University[8].

What awards did Stephen Barrett receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry[9].

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  10. [12] ↑ . mcall.com. Retrieved . mcall.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 23w ago · InternetArchiveBot bot · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → psychiatrist
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