Dr. Harold C. Barnes, MD | Palm Springs, CA | Surgery

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Dr. Barnes graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine At Ucla in 1996. He works in Palm Springs, CA and specializes in Surgery and Other Specialty. Dr. Barnes is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center.

4.2

33 Ratings
30 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
9 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Great doctor

March 29th, 2015

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I found it interesting to read some of the reviews that seem unlike my own experience. Dr. Barnes put me at ease with my condition and surgery. He worked with my schedule and explained post-op very well. The doctor gave me options and then his advice concerning operation. The surgery also seemed to heal well and with minimal distress.

February 23rd, 2013

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Terrible doctor. Should not be a Doctor. Does not care about patients.

October 18th, 2012

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Dr. Barnes is amazing. Very courteous and bedside manner was great! He has a way of making you feel at ease. I've had no surgery complications after a surprise appendectomy. I would completely recommend him. I didn't particularly like the rudeness of his office staff but good help is hard to find these days, right?

May 26th, 2011

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unfriendly and overpriced - particularly in ref to post surgery look over - a clear gauging of pocketbooks.

May 24th, 2011

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Should a Doctor have a genuine concern for your health I am sure there are many a chapter during their course of study in approaching what may very well be sensitive issues. Dr. Barnes demonstrates total disregard for the human aspect of medicine. It is a shared view by many that his bedside manner is without an ounce of tact. Thumbs down on his follow up, ability to expain after care and lack of professionalism from his office staff.

November 29th, 2010

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Dr.Barnes, is a great doctor. Diagnosed my problem quickly and and set up an appointment for surgery at the earliest convenience. I strongly recommend this doctor. The only thing that I dislike is the poor courtesy and professionalism of his office staff that needs to change.

October 18th, 2009

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This doctor diagnosed my problem quickly and scheduled my for surgery at my earliest convenience. I was treated kindly by the staff and was happy with my experience.

April 11th, 2009

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This doctor never returned my phone calls before surgery about pain. When I called with fever after surgery said go to internal med dr. or emergency room instead of being helpful. When I called the internal med dr. they said that Dr. Barnes had just come in said I needed to go to emergency room and not to see me. Go figure that one. Very unkind person. I chose not to go to emergency room and am hoping that my fever abates. Very frustrating not to be able to recieve help when you need it. My son is a physician so I know how a doctor should run his practice. Not like this for sure.

August 29th, 2008

Desert Regional Medical Center

1150 N Indian Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262

Tel: (760) 323-6511


Dr. Harold Christopher Barnes, MD	Dr. Aaron Locke Harville, MD	Dr. Suzanne Marie Yang, MD	Dr. Randolph Douglas Gibbs, MD
Surgery	Anesthesiology	Surgery	Family Medicine
		Accepts New Patients
4.2 (33 Ratings)	4.5 (2 Ratings)	3.6 (16 Ratings)	4 (16 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish
Palm Springs , CA	Bellevue , WA	Indio , CA	Palm Springs , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine	Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1996

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Which hospitals is Dr. Harold Barnes affiliated with?: Dr. Harold Barnes is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Harold Barnes's office located?: Dr. Harold Barnes's office is located at 1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262.
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