Next available appointments

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Thu, 4/09

  • 8:45 AM
  • 2:15 PM
  • 4:15 PM

Fri, 4/10

  • 9:15 AM
  • 10:15 AM
  • 3:00 PM

Tue, 4/14

  • 4:00 PM

Locations of Harold Alan Barnard, DO

Biography


Dr. Harold Barnard is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. He is passionate about providing the best possible care for his patients of all ages, treating them as if ... they were family.


Dr. Barnard is a proud member of the American Osteopathic Association.

Outside of work, Dr. Barnard enjoys spending time with his wife Barbara (a retired nurse) and caring for their four cats, three dogs and two Friesian horses. He also likes practicing his faith.

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Ages Seen
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Medical School: Midwestern University (1993)
Internship: Family Medicine, Michiana Community Hospital (1994)
Medical School: Michiana Community Hospital (1994)
Residency: General Practice, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (1996)
Medical School: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (1996)
Certifications
Family Medicine- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians/Family Medicine/OMT Family Medicine- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians Family Medicine- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe

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Patient Ratings (692)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.9 overall patient satisfaction
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4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.8
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
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Patient Comments (313)

Overview of patient comments

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Patients appreciate

Patients consistently praise Dr. Barnard for his exceptional listening skills, compassionate bedside manner, and thoroughness during appointments. Reviewers frequently highlight that he never makes them feel rushed, always takes time to answer questions, and explains medical information in clear, easy-to-understand terms. Many patients appreciate that he is genuinely caring and attentive, with numerous long-term patients — some who have seen him for 10 to 20 years — expressing deep trust in his expertise. His ability to develop personalized care plans, follow up on test results, and even diagnose conditions that specialists missed is also noted by multiple reviewers. The overall warmth and professionalism of his support staff is frequently mentioned as well, contributing to a consistently positive office experience.

Patients also share

Opportunities for improvement are minimal given the overwhelmingly positive feedback. One reviewer felt Dr. Barnard could be more direct and blunt when delivering health warnings, particularly around conditions like diabetes management, suggesting that more frank conversations might better motivate patients to take action. Another reviewer noted a perceived personality clash, though they acknowledged he is a good doctor. One patient felt he did not offer sufficient explanation or solutions after checking their concerns, and another wished he asked more thorough questions during the visit. These represent isolated observations rather than recurring themes across the reviews.

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.