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Rodney J. Barker, MD, FACS

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51 4.5 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

801-213-3200

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington, UT  84025
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Specialties

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Endoscopy
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Hernia Surgery (open and laparoscopic)
  • Surgery, General

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Learn About Our Survey

Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.4/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.5/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.5/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.7/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.4/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient November 20, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

1 out of 5 stars

this was the worst experience I have had with the u of u . I will NEVER come back again

UofU Patient October 30, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

no treatment needed

UofU Patient July 15, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barker was fantastic. He was right to the point, explained everything, answered my questions. I would definitely recommend him. I liked his attitude, professionalism and concern for his patient.

UofU Patient July 01, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very professional.

UofU Patient June 25, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very well informed and made ready for this surgery.

UofU Patient June 22, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

He was very thorough, caring, professional and asked several times if I had any questions.

UofU Patient June 10, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

very good

UofU Patient June 07, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

He was great! made feel very comfortable

UofU Patient June 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Rodney Baker is fantastic and I highly recommend him

UofU Patient June 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good explanation.

UofU Patient April 18, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Barker is excellent. Listened to me and explained everything in great detail. Did not discriminate me for being a smoker. Thanks

UofU Patient March 11, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barker was great! He took the time needed to search and remove all of the lipoma which was wrapped around a vein. I could tell he was a fantastic surgeon and cared about my outcome, thank you!

UofU Patient March 05, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Care provider did an excellent job explaining all of my options and the various risks associated with those options.

UofU Patient February 29, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

this dr was so knowledgeable and informative. she explained everything in a way I understood. was not in a hurry and stayed in the room and very willingly answered questions I did have

UofU Patient February 10, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

1 out of 5 stars

this doctor dropped me. I have no idea why. dont understand why he told me hed talk to my PCP about where to go next yet he didnt. I never heard anything back from him. its devastating

UofU Patient February 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I was very pleased with both visits. they answered all of my questions and provided me with enough information to make an intelligent informed decision.

UofU Patient January 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barker's explanations were very complete and understandable.

UofU Patient January 06, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

good experience

UofU Patient December 23, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I loved how the problem was explained to me, without a bunch of sugar-coating. I was able to get the surgery scheduled two business days after the initial consultation.

UofU Patient December 02, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

good experience glad I was there you guys are awesome

UofU Patient October 29, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

got me scheduled for CT scan within 2 hours of my visit

UofU Patient October 23, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

Well I went because my primary care recommended I get a lump of about 2cm looked at. I had it for about a month including the night before this appointment and I was concerned about it. And it was gone when I was at this appointment. Honestly this surgeon hurried out of the room after looking for it thoroughly. He has other things to do and I was stunned! I will have to read the visit notes to really figure out what happened.

UofU Patient October 07, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barker let's me know exactly what to expect and was very informative through the whole process. I would highly recommend him.

UofU Patient September 17, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very good

UofU Patient June 17, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barker is awesome.

UofU Patient May 25, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

my doctor was very positive and confident when explaining what needed to be done. I am an anxious person about doctors and hospitals but was completely calm with my doctor and his staff. thank you for helping me feel that way.

UofU Patient March 09, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I appreciate excellence and this staff clearly demonstrated what patient care means. If this were a business, they would have soaring profits.

UofU Patient February 17, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barker is a star. His presentation of the facts, the kind regard for my concerns and the support is outstanding.

UofU Patient January 26, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barker, friendly, helpful and very clear on what needs to happen. Very happy with his service.

UofU Patient January 21, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Appreciated a very conservative and knowledgeable surgeon who took time to be sure I understood various possibilities and options. Very good experience.

UofU Patient December 20, 2018
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

a Very Friendly, Professional, Caring and Intelligent Human Being (*_*)

UofU Patient December 10, 2018
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Barker is fantastic to work with. I really appreciate him taking me as a patient, or I would probably still be waiting for surgery. My cardilogist only gave me a surgerical clearance letter only because I changed to a U surgeon & hospital. Dr Barker listens to you & explains things really well. Thank you again, Dr Barker.

UofU Patient December 08, 2018
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

good

UofU Patient November 14, 2018
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Professional, Knowledgeable, Caring, Friendly Human Doctor (*__*)

UofU Patient September 15, 2018
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I'm very impressed with Dr. Barker and his confidence in the type of surgery he has and will be performing on me 9/17/18. Outstanding surgeon!

UofU Patient September 06, 2018
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barker was understanding and not pushy. Explained everything and let me make the choice as to when I want to do surgery.

UofU Patient June 10, 2018

I have some edema in the area of my hernia operation that Dr. Barker stated may or may not go away. I will need to return in about six weeks time if it does not and have it drained with a needle. Obviously I hope it disappears. But, I am not upset as I believe Dr. Barker is very competent and I am certain all will turn out right in the end. I do however hope that Medicare nor myself are billed before everything is "finished up" as one bill will simplify the billing process.

UofU Patient May 13, 2018

provider was helpful....... more than had too...in description and wanting to help

UofU Patient April 09, 2018

Well done, team!

UofU Patient February 26, 2018

Dr. Barker has a calm presence about him. Very thourough

UofU Patient February 18, 2018

our minds meshed nicely

UofU Patient February 16, 2018

Very nice doctor. I felt very comfortable with him.

UofU Patient December 27, 2017

Dr. Barker was amazing. He was very caring and he answered all my questions.

UofU Patient November 25, 2017

very good

UofU Patient September 17, 2017

Dr Barker was professional, efficient and thorough explaining the entire procedure and answering all of my questions

UofU Patient July 14, 2017

I appreciated how well I was treated.

UofU Patient June 08, 2017

Really like Dr. Barker

UofU Patient March 31, 2017

Dr. Barker is very down to earth and shows a true concern with my health.

UofU Patient March 25, 2017

The only reason a "fair" was selected was I was not sure what questions to ask, and when I got home and spoke with my wife, she asked basics like, how long I was supposed to keep the bandage on, what a normal healing progression is etc.. to which I had not thought to ask and had not been told.

UofU Patient March 15, 2017

Dr Barker explained thoroughly the procedure I need, answered my questions and was very understanding about my concerns of recovery time. I felt comfortable when I left regarding his experience and am less apprehensive.

UofU Patient March 08, 2017

Dr. Barker was extremely kind, knowledgeable and helpful!

Academic Locations

School of Medicine

801-581-7738

30 N 1900 E
Surgery, 3B-110
Salt Lake City, UT  84132

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery

Education History

Internship/Residency Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals
General Surgery
Intern/Resident
Professional Medical University of Utah School of Medicine
Medicine
M.D.
Undergraduate University of Utah
Chemical Engineering/Chemistry

Undergraduate University of Utah
Chemical Engineering/Chemistry

The Scope & Other Podcasts

  • 16: Hernias
  • Will a Hernia Go Away on Its Own?
  • How to Tell if I Have a Hernia?
  • Could that Lump Be a Hernia?

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