Rodney J. Barker,
MD, FACS
Languages Spoken: English
Clinical Locations
801-213-3200
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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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.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.2/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.4/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.3/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.3/ 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
October 22, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Barker was kind, understanding, an excellent professional provider
UofU Patient
October 01, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
September 17, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Barker was extremely proficient, present and relaxed. He made everything go smoothly and eased the stress of a minor operation very well.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Very patient. Very appreciative of his patients
UofU Patient
August 08, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Excellent Care
UofU Patient
April 18, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
referred me to another surgeon after this the second visit
UofU Patient
March 29, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 21, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Intake visit was good. I never saw the surgeon after the procedure though.
UofU Patient
March 05, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
top of the line
UofU Patient
February 14, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Barker is a great doctor. He listens and follows through.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Barker, is highly professional and very courteous.
UofU Patient
January 10, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
It was a good experience with all my cocerns addressed
UofU Patient
January 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I m looking forward for the future results
UofU Patient
January 10, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
current situation with virus,recommended postponing surgery till resolve
UofU Patient
December 20, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
arrogant and condescending
UofU Patient
December 13, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
short and abrupt.
UofU Patient
November 20, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
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
no treatment needed
UofU Patient
July 18, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Barker is a great listener, trustworthy and thorough when explaining my upcoming surgery.
UofU Patient
July 15, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
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
Very professional.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Very well informed and made ready for this surgery.
UofU Patient
June 22, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
He was very thorough, caring, professional and asked several times if I had any questions.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
June 07, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
He was great! made feel very comfortable
UofU Patient
June 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Rodney Baker is fantastic and I highly recommend him
UofU Patient
June 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Good explanation.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
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
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
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
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
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
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
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good experience
UofU Patient
January 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Barker's explanations were very complete and understandable.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
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.
Academic Locations
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, 1992 |
| Professional Medical | University of Utah School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 1987 |
| Undergraduate | University of Utah Chemical Engineering/Chemistry , 1983 |
| Undergraduate | University of Utah Chemical Engineering/Chemistry , 1979 |