"My first impression of Dr Barker is that he definitely cares about his patients and I really liked the fact that his appointments are one on one from the very beginning. Not just sitting thru seminars and meetings and waiting weeks to see the Dr while still not knowing if you even like that Dr which is how some places operate...
His office staff was absolutely amazing getting everything done so quick and so quick to help if I needed anything. The timeline by which they got everything done and all of my pre op appointments was astounding also.. They are really just one word... Amazing!
Like least, nothing really of course I am sure there are some out there who might not like the wait and might not find the office experience as good as I did... but you asked for my opinion and this is it... not the opinion of others but mine only...
What should others know about him? He is straight forward and makes sure you have absolutely no questions left unanswered before he leaves your visit.
Aftercare is very important and very much emphasized...group meetings and individual are all stressed by Dr Barker and his staff.
He addresses the risks both orally to you in your meetings with him and then he gives you written documentation stating the risks also.. He actually gave an entire very large book of documents to read about the surgery and its risks and care and pre and post op care...
I can only speak for his office manner as of now as my surgery is still upcoming but his office care so far has been wonderful..The only thing I would have changed at all about the experience was the wait factor... When waiting to see him you have to go planning to spend the entire day and sometimes even part of the evening. I was not aware of this and got there for a 10 am 1st appointment and had no clue there would be a good 40 other people there too LOL... I was shocked but glad in a way because at least that meant he was a good Dr. I waited until 4 pm to be seen by the Dr at all... I was handled well by all of the rest of the office staff before and after that but what is a few hour wait if you are getting a good Dr?
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