Dr. James R. Barnes, MD | Shreveport, LA | Surgery

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Dr. James Barnes is a surgeon who specializes in gastroenterology with 35 years of experience in patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His extensive background allows him to provide comprehensive surgical and digestive health services to patients across different age groups.

Dr. Barnes practices at Highland Clinic and Christus Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he maintains affiliations with both Christus Highland Medical Center and Arkansas Children's Hospital. He focuses on treating conditions such as obesity, pediatric weight management, and GERD. His surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and brain tumor biopsies. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 stars for his care and medical services.

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3.5

23 Ratings
35 years of experience
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
6 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
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Dr. Barnes changed my life. After years of battling multiple health issues, I was desperate for help. It has now been three years since my gastric bypass, and I am down 125 pounds with absolutely no complications. The staff is helpful as well and the care I received while in the hospital was exceptional.

February 6th, 2025

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Dr.Barnes is amazing. Great bedside manner. I came from Texas to use him. Be smart he is fabulous. I had the lapband in Texas and nobody wanted to remove it. Finally my health was so bad Memorial Hospital in Houston removed it. 1 yr later i heard of Dr. Barnes. Researched him, and I am going ere to tell you its been 1 1/2 years since he did my surgery and I had no problems. Well worth the drive. Love Dr.Barnes and his staff!!!!

October 14th, 2019

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Dr.Barnes is amazing. Great bedside manner. I came from Texas to use him. Be smart he is fabulous. I had the lapband in Texas and nobody wanted to remove it. Finally my health was so bad Memorial Hospital in Houston removed it. 1 yr later i heard of Dr. Barnes. Researched him, and I am going ere to tell you its been 1 1/2 years since he did my surgery and I had no problems. Well worth the drive. Love Dr.Barnes and his staff!!!!

October 14th, 2019

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Dr Barnes is great , I had a gastric sleeve in 2017 and went from 325lbs to 185 , had no complications at all and everything he told me happened exactly like he said and I never felt rushed with him . It absolutely changed my life !!

June 12th, 2019

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My first visit with Dr. Barns was awesome. His staff is awesome. Everyone is friendly and has positive attitudes. Dr. Barnes and staff makes you feel comfortable The establishment is nice and clean.

January 7th, 2019

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Dr Barnes did my sleeve surgery. He did a fantastic job. He sits and really listens to your concerns. I would recommend him highly.

October 10th, 2018

Highland Clinic

1455 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105

Tel: (318) 798-4500

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Christus Highland Medical Center

1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105

Tel: (318) 681-5000


Dr. James Robert Barnes, MD	Dr. James B. Burke, MD	Dr. Kamel Brakta, MD	Dr. Mark F. Brown, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (23 Ratings)	3.6 (13 Ratings)	4.2 (10 Ratings)	3.7 (6 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Shreveport , LA	Shreveport , LA	Shreveport , LA	Shreveport , LA
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine	Med School: LSU Medical Center in New Orleans	Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine	Med School: Kansas City School of Medicine
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Gastroenterology
General Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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