Question:
I live in Dallas and am researching surgeons
I found a doctor Dr. Wade Barker, does anyone have comments as to how he is and if he would be a good candiate to do the wls surgery I am considering. — tanyad50 (posted on March 19, 2008)
March 18, 2008
My best friend went through Dr. Barker last year in August of 2007. She
had the lapband surgery and she is doing great. She said he is a wonderful
doctor and the staff is wonderful also. I had my surgery January 14, 2008 I
had Gastric by pass. Dr Davidson did my surgery in the Presbyterian
hospital of Dallas. The whole team was great. Talk with both doctors and
choose, they are both good. Good luck
— fayfay35
March 18, 2008
You don't say what surgery you are having (and it's not listed), but Dr.
Barker is an excellent surgeon. I had the VSG (sleeve) and in 10 months I
went from wearing a size 22 pants and 3x shirt to now I'm wearing a size 4
pants and small shirt. I love my surgery and my surgeon!
— Teresa V.
March 19, 2008
The previous poster, Teresa, and I both had Dr. Barker perform our
surgeries (though she had the "sleeve" and I had laparoscopic
bypass). We are very good buddies and have a Barker support group that we
go to a couple of times a week. If you want to know about it, please email
me: [email protected] We have so much fun and there is a lot of love
and assistance for anyone, pre or post op, so if you want to come to a
meeting, just let me know and I will give you the info. Dr. B (as we refer
to him) and Dr. Thompson (Dr. T, of course!), his marvelous office staff
and the psychological and dietary group he is affiliated with (and whom do
pre and post op testing and counseling) are terrific. You get the entire
package. I wouldn't have placed my life in anyone else's hands. When I
went under the anaesthetic, I was confident in Dr. B's skill and
experience. I highly recommend him. And I did my homework, beforehand,
too. Make the choice that feels comfortable for you. One good thing is
that Dr. B. operates at several different hospitals so there's bound to be
one fairly near you. I have made my best friends in the whole world with
my fellow Barker patients. They are lovely and my life line. They have
helped me get through so much, and not just post op issues! If you want to
join us, just contact me and I will give you the info. I wish you all the
best. You are about to enter the most exciting phase of your life. It's
not easy. There's a lifetime of work ahead but I wouldn't trade this
experience for a million bucks. I am almost at goal. My surgery was
August 6, 2007, and I've lost over 115 lbs. And this time, the weight is
off for life! I can't tell you how great that feels. Congratulations on
making the decision to change your life. -Alison
— cherub13
March 19, 2008
DR BARKER DID MY SURGERY, I LOVE HIM AND HIS STAFF BUT HIS OFFICE IS VERY
BUSY AND YOU DO HAVE TO WAIT A COUPLE HOURS TO SEE HIM BUT IT'S WORTH THE
WAIT TO KNOW THAT I HAVE A GREAT SURGEON. HE SEES PATIENTS IN HIS OFFICE ON
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AND DOES SURGERIES MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS. HE
ALSO HAS AN ASSISTANT NAMED BOBBY THAT IS GOOD AND DR THOMPSON
(INTERNIST)IS ALSO IN HIS OFFICE AND HELPS HIM SEE FOLLOW UP PATIENTS. DR
THOMPSON IS ALSO AN AWESOME DR. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR BARKER AND HIS
FRIENDLY STAFF. I WAS TOLD BY HIS OFFICE THAT HE DOES ABOUT 100 SURGERIES A
MONTH.
— DEBI R.
March 19, 2008
I have heard good things about Dr. Barker. I live in the area and had VSG
with Dr. Cribbins in Plano. He is wonderful and has a great support group
the first Wed. of each month at Pres. Hosp. of Plano. Just one more
option. Pat
— pjennjr
March 19, 2008
I also had Dr. Davidson. I had my surgery done at Vista Hospital in
Garland. Very small, one on one nursing care. I love Dr. Davidson, and
his office staff is a dream. Good luck on your journey.
— Susan M.
March 19, 2008
I can't top what anyone else has said about Dr. Barker. He's very good,
and calm, patient and listens well. He performed my lapband a year ago.
— R. biles
March 20, 2008
I was going to use Dr. Barker but he was not in my insurance's coverage
list so I had to switch. I went with Dr. Stephen Hamn right next to PH
Plano. He was good and very direct with what I needed to do for follow-up.
The kind of direction I needed. Just had mine on Monday and doing great
— cyjthomas
March 20, 2008
Hey sissy, sounds like you are on the road to having surgery. I know you
will do well. Sounds like you will have a good support group in your area,
make sure you keep them close to you and also know your sissy is here for
you also. i love you and miss you. Donna
— donnabug57
March 21, 2008
Dr Barker is great....I have gastric Bypass 5/2/07 and at first my
insurance didnt want to pay and Dr barker pulled strings for me and he got
me approved. if staff is very nice and understanding. I agree his
practice is very, very busy and you have to wait to see hom but it is WELL
worth the wait. I wouldnt change my experience with him for nothing in the
world.....Good Luck...
— crlindfw
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