Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Surgery
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Patient Rating
Patients frequently highlight Dr. Barker's attentive and compassionate approach, noting his ability to make them feel heard and valued during consultations. Many appreciate his clear communication and thorough explanations, which contribute to a sense of confidence in his medical expertise. However, some feedback indicates instances of dismissive behavior, leading to mixed feelings among a small number of patients regarding their concerns and overall care experience.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
General Surgery
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Surgery
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Chemical Engineering/Chemistry - University of Utah | |
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| Undergraduate | Chemical Engineering/Chemistry - University of Utah | |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Internship/Residency | General Surgery - Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals | Intern/Resident |
Dr. Barker was incredibly condescending and made it abundantly apparent that my concerns and desires for my care were irrelevant to him. He ignored my medical chart, which recommended a treatment plan from a colleague who had unfortunately and unexpectedly passed. While I can appreciate separate providers having differences of opinion in treatment plans, Dr. Barker's dismissiveness was unprofessional and unwarranted.
Very great doctor and he will be missed when he retires
Dr. Barker is an excellent surgeon and likely the best in the USA for hernia repair.
Dr. Barker is professional, capable, and open. A good combination for a doctor.
Barker is great - I trust him to do my surgery
Knowledgeable, professional and relatable.
Dr. Barker is an extraordinary surgeon that sets the standard for excellence in patient care. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
This is one of the finest doctors with which I've had experience. He is the best.
I am so thankful to have been a patient under the care of Dr. Barker! I have a tremendous amount of respect for him, and will always feel immensely grateful for the big part he played to get me back to health.
A most pleasant doctor and very forthright and matter-of-fact regarding the procedure.
See my other critiques from earlier in the survey. Only good experience was the interaction with the nurse that called me back and took my vitals
Very pleasant and thorough, listened attentively, and explained all options clearly without being condescending.
Dr. Barker serves his patients at the U of U Farmington with care and professionalism. I will highly recommend him as a skilled surgeon.
Dr Barker has many years of experience with surgical procedures which means you can be confident that you will have someone who really knows what they are doing. He listened to my concerns and allowed me to ask any and all questions that I had. I felt like I was in good hands.
Me explicó muy bien las opciones para tratar mis problemas de salud y los pasos a seguir, además se ve muy profesional y comprometido con su paciente.
Appointment was ahead of schedule and very quick. Doctor was very kind.
Very professional and direct
Dr. Barker was amazing in helping me with my anxiety which was very high for this procedure. He was very sweet the second he walked in the room. His voice was very calming. He talked to me through the whole procedure telling me everything he was doing and that helped me immensely! He did an excellent job! He was very pleasant and patient!! Thank you Dr. Barker! You are amazing!
Dr. Barker was so generous and kind. I was seeing a different Dr. For some intense pain. When they realized they couldn't help me, they reached out to Dr. Barker's office. Dr. Barker was on his lunch break and told them he could fit me in. With a small procedure, I was pain free. It was so kind of Dr. Barker to give up his lunch break to take care of me.
A simply kind and professional doctor. Listens and responds with a calm and confident approach.
Personable and caring
A great guy
A. Comfortable experience.
Dr. Barker helped me understand the risks and benefits of the surgical procedure. He accommodated my desire to have the surgery as soon as possible.
Dr. Barker has a very good "bed-side" manner. His personality, while staying professional, aided in putting my mind completely at ease. His expertise as a physician was evident as he listened intently, & then he completely & clearly answered questions regarding my upcoming surgeries. After his initial exam, he wanted me to have a contrast CT scan to verify his diagnosis. Upon returning to his office after the CT, he looked at the scan results & gave his recommendations. Then, after discussing options, he let me determine how I was going to proceed. During his post-op evaluation, he gave me a clean bill of health and said I was healing very well. Everything he has done inspires confidence and has made me feel I could trust his recommendations & abilities. There is nothing about him that I would change!
Meh
Excellent
I am glad he can help me out and get me in and taken care of and out the same day. He is explaining things step by step as we went through my appointment I am glad he can help me get the help I need.
Courteous, knowledgeable and professional.
Dr. Barker was very thorough and explained all of my options very well.
He examined me and let me know exactly what my problem was. He told me that it would only take time to heal but gave me a lot of information to help me at home. He was very kind.
Great
Very personable, straightforward, not condescending and, not least of all, an excellent surgeon.
Dr. Barker is very courteous and has a sense of humor which is absolutely necessary in his line of business :-)
He was terrific.
Dr Barker has been helping me for months now, Im grateful that he is paying attention to my needs. Very respectful and thankful for his professionalism.
Dr,Baker.yes he is explain to me things the way I understand very well and with courtesy and respect very well.
Dr. Barker is the best. I would recommend him to anyone! He has a personality that I like in a professional. He is easy to talk to and gives it to you straight!
Dr. Barker is exceptional. He had previously implanted a port for my cancer treatments. I was very happy with the result and felt he was a very caring and professional surgeon. I recently needed a general surgeon again, so Dr. Barker was my first choice. I was experiencing pain, so the office got me right in. Dr. Barker was very caring, compassionate and professional as he listened to my concerns. He spent considerable time with me and gave me great counsel. He didn't make me feel rushed and answered all my questions. I had questions answered that other doctors couldn't give me answers to. I left his office feeling very relieved and grateful to this wonderful caring man. I would highly recommend Dr. Barker as my experiences with him have been very positive!
Dr. Parker conveyed information clearly and with the fluency of a seasoned veteran.
Knowledgeable and experienced surgeon. Took time to explain how he would perform the procedure and discussed the risk of possible complications.
Very courteous and respectful!
He was great. Took the time to address my concerns. Didn't rush me. Was kind .
Great listening
Rodney was clear and concise about what the process was for remedying a hernia.
Dr Barker took the time to explain everything and to listen to any questions I had..I didn't feel rushed at all. An excellent Dr.
Dr. Barker is an empathetic highly skilled surgeon. I recommend him to anyone seeking a general surgeon for any of his specialties. In my particular case I had an inguinal hernia repair on the left side, about 4 years previously Dr. Barker repaired an inguinal hernia on my right side. Both operations were successful. He is a first rate surgeon.
Dr Barker is very condescending and seems to take pleasure in making you feel stupid.
Dr Barker is very condescending and seems to take pleasure in making you feel stupid.
Great service
Dr Barker is a wonderful physician and care provider. He always explains my circumstance and options without any pressure. He is always willing to answer questions and address my concerns and situation. He is very respectful and engenders great confidence.
I saw Dr Barker about a concern from a recent minor surgery. After explaining my concerns, Dr Barker told me I was worried over nothing, He did not know what the growths near my incision site were, but he was sure they were nothing to be worried about. He did point out he thought one small lump was a blood clot, but not to worry about it. He was quite short and less tolerant to anything I said. I did not feel comforted hearing " just don't worry about it, the incision will be fine." I am worried over it and feel I will see a different surgeon that will actually listen and explain.
Dr Barker was very detailed about situation and best surgical procedure for me. Very knowledgeable.
The doctor seemed like he just wanted to get the job and be done. I never got to talk to the doctor after surgery, he came in said my gallbladder was full of stones and he would come back in once I woke up more. He never came back in.
He was an old school surgeon who made me feel like I was an idiot for driving to Farmington to see him instead of going to someone in SLC. He also was incredibly rough in an area that is sensitive at baseline. He seemed annoyed that I came to him for a problem that didn't seem like a problem to him but to me, it's excruciating & I have been dealing with it my entire pregnancy and it's at a point where I can't handle it anymore because the pain is all I think about. I left feeling ashamed, embarrassed and that it was honestly a complete waste of time for the way he acted like I was nuisance.
Dr. Barker was very kind and considerate. Listen to all my concerns and explained very clearly what was going on. He was very articulate and made sure that I completely understood what was going on. He did not seem rushed in anyway. Extremely good experience
Excellent genuine care providers
This doctor was not empathetic, did not explain anything to me, and was in and out quickly. I was mid sentence and he walked out of the room.
Doctor Barker and his nurse were very professional and kind. Doctor was on time. They ensured I understood everything before the procedure. Doctor Barker did the procedure efficiently and was able to finish within the timeframe that I was Informed.
Total waste of time. He walked in the room and said I don't know why they sent you to me.
Doctor Barker is very throrough and clear in terms of what he is going to do and what I should expect. Very professional!
I left in more pain than I came in with and was told there was pretty much nothing that could be done about it.
Excellent Care Given
Very good explanation, the Doctor took the time I needed to explain every aspect on my recovery
Dr Rodney was defensive, arrogant, dismissive.He lacks empathy and patience and treats me like a checklist.
Dr Barker was kind, understanding, an excellent professional provider
Good
Dr. Barker was extremely proficient, present and relaxed. He made everything go smoothly and eased the stress of a minor operation very well.
Very patient. Very appreciative of his patients
Excellent Care
referred me to another surgeon after this the second visit
Good
Good
Intake visit was good. I never saw the surgeon after the procedure though.
top of the line
Dr. Barker is a great doctor. He listens and follows through.
Dr. Barker, is highly professional and very courteous.
current situation with virus,recommended postponing surgery till resolve
It was a good experience with all my cocerns addressed
I m looking forward for the future results
arrogant and condescending
short and abrupt.
this was the worst experience I have had with the u of u . I will NEVER come back again
no treatment needed
Dr Barker is a great listener, trustworthy and thorough when explaining my upcoming surgery.
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.
Very professional.
Very well informed and made ready for this surgery.
He was very thorough, caring, professional and asked several times if I had any questions.
very good
He was great! made feel very comfortable
Dr Rodney Baker is fantastic and I highly recommend him
Good explanation.
Dr Barker is excellent. Listened to me and explained everything in great detail. Did not discriminate me for being a smoker. Thanks
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!
Care provider did an excellent job explaining all of my options and the various risks associated with those options.
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
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
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.