Dr. William Timothy Barrick, MD

was warned by many health care professionals that Dr. Barrick was rude and knife happy. Quoted as say likes his patients unconscious. I had an initial appointment with him in spring 2020. He was rude fast talking confusing and not willing to listen. He physically hurt me as he did his rushed half hearted checklist of an exam. He refused to listen to complaints of pain in multiple parts of body ( shoulder, hip, foot) Said one at time and focused on my lower back which I had no complaint of . He immediately started talking surgery and ordered MRI and other tests. My next visit he saw no real surgery option need or to justify him getting paid for and I becamed a bother, he offered random experimental surgeries or nothing, and with test proven nerve damage I was told too bad nothing for that . I followed through on his treatment plan of physical therapy and Gabapentin that he gave me obviously just to get rid of me . I returned 6 month later after his treatment plan was not working and… had caused further nerve damage to my leg and foot . He told me he does do feet and again offered experimental painful surgeries if I kept bugging him . He was belligerent, rude , condescending, he did not only refuse to listen or answer questions, but spoke over me as I tried to ask for referals or guidance other than surgery or contraindicated interventions. I asked him to stop yelling and he continued . I was forced to redress in front of him to leave room and appointment . His nurse followed apologizing about him and behavior as it is his normal. He is a horrible knife happy doctor . Who steamrolls patients into surgeries . He needs to be investigated and I bet there are many victims out there .

60+ minute wait; Incredibly rushed; Spoke WAY too fast; Poor bedside manner; Not empathetic; Was able to get in last-minute for an emergency. He read my MRI accurately and gave me the PT referral I needed, but was not helpful in recommending aggressive care for a young, active patient. I would not feel comfortable returning for a consultation, let alone going under the knife.

Thank you Dr. Barrick for giving me my quality of life back. It started with tingling in my fingers then into my arms then my shoulders and then my whole back. It kept me up all night, I would get 15 minutes sleep at best since before waking up. I went to Dr. Barrick on the advice of another neurosurgeon Dr. Oslewski from Misrecordia hospital in New Rochelle for a second opinion on surgery. The best thing I ever did. I decided to go with Dr. Barrick because of his knowledge and minimal invasive surgery. The other Dr. would've kept me in the hospital for a week then in internal rehab for two weeks. Dr. Barrick said I would be back home within two days, not true, I was home within 15 hours from the surgery. He came to my bedside before the surgery and after the surgery, he also took my wife aside which put her at ease. The follow ups were fantastic, he took his time, explained everything and when the insurance company wouldn't give me my bone stimulator he got involved by calling them… personally three times. I got the bone stimulator. The numbness went away and I was sleeping again. Thank you very much Dr. Barrick, I HIGHLY recommend this Doctor.

I wish I had never had this surgery. With rehabilitation it took weeks before I was able to stand and was in constant pain. When I relayed that to Dr. Barrick, he said, "We could could do another MRI, but only if you're planning on another surgery. I said no. I could not even imagine going through that operation again". He then sort of apologized for the bad outcome. I can't stand or walk without pain for more than 1 or 2 minutes at a time

Dr Barrick’s bedside manner may come across negatively at first but I am thankful for his expertise. I had the most excruciating sciatic pain down my entire leg which incapacitated me. I was scheduled for surgery two weeks later to relieve my impinged nerve from a bulging disc. I could not stand the pain for another two weeks and he scheduled my procedure for the very next day. (To me this showed he cared.) The relief was nearly instantaneous. I am post surgery 15 months and continue to be pain free. During the surgical procedure his bedside manner was much better.

Very odd, odd guy. Behaves as if your coming to see him is an annoyance and an imposition. Shows very little respect for his patients. Does not listen to them. Was seeing him for a complex back situation. Ordered an MRI and CT. Scheduled a follow-up appointment. When I arrived his nurse asked me what I hoped to gain from this appointment. I replied hopefully a diagnosis. A few minutes later he appears in the room, acting short and annoyed, and states "You say you want a diagnosis" and curtly delivers his opionion. I asked about the MRI and CT and it became clear that he hadn't looked at them yet. I could not and would not let this little arrogant cesar who seems to always be in a constant bad mood, open my back and carve into my spine. I mean really?

Had complex spine surgery. Very caring , expert surgeon. Great result Hospital was great too Saved my life!!!

was told to get surgery just wasn't ready.

Everyone keeps mentioning that he doesn't make eye contact, but have you realize he might have a problem? This is what I heard. And I never had a problem with it

Recently saw Dr Barrick for a second opinion. He had done work on me previously and I was very satisfied with his work, and I trust his judgement. He spent a fair amount of time with me, did a thorough examination and had a lot of notes written down. He is a busy man, but I believe that he devotes 100% attention to each case. He's not there to chat, he's there to provide medical care. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated, and capable spine surgeon in this area.