Dr. Juan C. Barriga, MD | Houston, TX | Pulmonologist

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Dr. Juan Barriga has practiced pulmonology and critical care medicine for 38 years and is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He treats Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and reversible dementias, and performs therapeutic hypothermia and CT scans of the chest. He completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center and speaks English and Spanish.

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accepting new patients
3.4

19 Ratings
38 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Texas Health Science Center
9 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Barriga's Ratings and Reviews

3.4

19 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 25 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Very nice and attentive doctor. Highly recommended.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 5th, 2015

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Wonderful doctor... Great bedside manner and very through.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 26th, 2013

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Dr. Barriga was very concerned about me when I first went to see him. He quickly discovered my problem and began treating me. I have been in remission for over 1 year and have not had any other problems. His office staff will call you to remind you about your appointments and work with you on scheduling. Dr. Barriga makes sure you understand your condition and gives you hope that with the proper diagnosis and treatment there is a great possibility of recovery. I was careful to follow his treatment plan and take my medication (which I don't have to take anymore) to put my sarcoidosis in remission. I had a very rewarding and delightful experience with this doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 13th, 2012

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Dr. Barriga is perhaps the most friendly and caring doctor I have ever meet, and I 100% disagree with any of the negative comments that others have posted here, as they have nowhere NEAR described the experience that we have had with him! He is treating my wife for the past 3 months as she is battling lung cancer, and he has gone out of his way to see her when she was admitted in the hospital, and to get her in quickly during office visits as he is well aware of the constant pain that she is in. He has the best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever met, and he takes his time to explain things for us to make sure that we understand what's going on. Heck, he gives her a hug "hello" and a hug "goodbye" every time we see him! I am personally offended by anyone who says that is is a "horrible, uncaring doctor" because that simply does NOT accurately describe this man! I highly recommend Dr. Barriga to ANYONE needing a Pulmonologist!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 9th, 2011

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He was unable to give us clear answers about any of the test ran on my mother. He was rude and condescending when I was trying to ask him questions

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

November 3rd, 2011

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Great and caring!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 29th, 2011

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The first thing he said to my family when my grandfather broke his hip was "He's 91 years old, you should sign a DNR, he's lived his life." What made him believe that just because my grandfather has a broken hip that he would not recover. He then transferred my grandfather to a hospice after his hip surgery and said "I've done all I can do for him." I do not recommend him for elderly patients at all.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

May 25th, 2011

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Dr. Barriga had been very good to my family. He once left his family to check on my husband in the E.R. He returned my call and I was in tears after a nurse in the

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 17th, 2010

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HE KNEW THE MOMENT HE SAW ME WHAT WAS WRONG.I LIKED THAT VERY MUCH.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 17th, 2009

Heights Clinic

720 W 11th StHouston, TX 77008

Tel: (713) 426-5864

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

Saint Joseph Medical Center

1401 St Joseph PkwyHouston, TX 77002

Tel: (713) 757-1000


Dr. Juan Carlos Barriga, MD	Dr. Disha Awasthi, MD	Dr. Akinyinka Abidemi Ajelabi, MD	Dr. Rina Awan, MD
Pulmonology	Pulmonology	Pulmonology	Pulmonology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (15 Ratings)	4.2 (12 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience		32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Hindi	Speaks English	Speaks English
Houston , TX	Sugar Land , TX	Kingwood , TX	Houston , TX
Med School: Universidad Central Del Ecuador Facultad De Ciencias Medicas		Med School: University Of Ilorin College Of Health Sciences	Med School: Bolan Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Dr. Juan Carlos Barriga holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Central Del Ecuador Facultad De Ciencias Medicas in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Barriga's NPI number is 1578520698.

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