James Barnes Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

My first impression of Dr. James Barnes was that he was a caring, compassionate, understanding physician - and so far I was right! Even through my first postop appointment, that impression has stayed. He was geniunely concerned about my condition and my questions. rnrnHis office staff, by far, is the best that I have ever dealt with. They are caring and compassionate also. They know me by my first name and they never make me feel that my questions are silly or dumb or unnecessary.rnrnAftercare for Dr. Barnes is crucial - their slogan is \"We did our part - now it is your turn for your part!\". You are on clear liquids for two weeks after surgery, then full liquids for four weeks. I don't know what is after four weeks but I will keep you updated!rnrnDr. Barnes did address the risks and complications of this type of surgery. This was nothing new to me since I had read all I could on this surgery and did my research!rnrnOverall, I think Dr. Barnes is a 10! I was very pleased with the care and aftercare I have received from both him and his office staff!rnrnI think both surgical competence and bedside manner are the most you could ask for a surgeon/physician. And I think Dr. Barnes has both!!!

Dr. Jim is a fantastic doctor. He has really taken care of me. I can not say enough good things about him! :o)

'Dr. James & Stephanie Barnes and thier ENTIRE staff are awesome! My pre-op appointments

I have met with Dr. Barnes once so far. He was very attentive. Very thorough. It took a while for me to get my ducks all in a row for the surgery. Rather than just schedule the surgery, he wanted to see me again because of the time between visits and my many health problems. That shows me that he is concerned about me as a patient... not just a dollar sign. I'm nervous about the surgery, but feel that Drs. Barnes will be GREAT!

I love Dr. Barnes. I was so impressed with him right from the start. I would recommend him to everyone. I know that I am in good care with him and his staff. He has changed my life.

my first impression of dr. barnes was impressive. he had a personable yet professional approach to me. he listened well and did not seem judgemental in the least bit...and as we all know after years of being criticized by anyone in a white lab coat, NOT feeling judged is incredibly rare! every meeting i have had with dr. barnes only further enhances my first impression of dr. barnes. his office staff is very friendly! i loved his main nurse, a woman who herself had gone through surgery with dr. barnes. i cannot think of anything i didn't like about dr. barnes. he strongly emphasizes aftercare. he has a structured aftercare program with regular, routine visits. he was very upfront about the risks of surgery and did not hesitate to emphasize that there is a risk of dying from surgery complications! his record, though, was soothing! overall, i would not change a single thing about my weight loss journey, least of all my surgeon! he was wonderful and competent in both his bedside manner and his ability to perform the surgery. i know everyone thinks their surgeon is the greatest...however, mine really is!

The first impression I got out of Dr. Barnes was excellent. I have been reseaching this surgery for many years & he just made everything more understandable! His office staff was great & made me feel right at home! From the receptionist to the nurse, they were all very helpful & friendly. He emphasized all the risks & complications, but almost explained all the benefits out of this surgery! Out of all the surgeons I have researched, I believe I finally found the right one! I give him & his office staff a 11 out of 10!

My first impression of Doctor James Barnes is that he was polite, neat, held himself well and very informative. He anwsered all my questions to my satisfaction and no complaints. Just ready to get approved at this point. 7/22/05

My surgeon was Dr. James Barnes. He has been very good. He was very professional and seemed very concerned. His office staff has been very helpful. His OR nurse had this procedure about a year ago and she has been especially helpful and supportive. His pre- and post-op care has been great. I had to call him at home at one point, and he was very concerned and courteous. The only complaint I have is that I have had to wait for a considerable period of time during my office visits because of his surgical emergencies cases. Overall, he and his staff have been great. I couldn't have asked for better care.

Dr. James Barnes is amazing! He's very soft spoken and makes you feel comfortable through the entire process. I would highly recommend him to anyone in this area. His staff is wonderful as well. His nurse had WLS a year or two ago and eagerly shares her experiences with you. He pushes aftercare very hard...and sticking to a strict diet as well. I'm now almost at my 1 year anniversary! WOW time flies!! I've had not one single problem since surgery!! NOTHING!! I stick to what Dr. Barnes tells me to do and it's been a breeze. WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL MAN!!!!! Thank you, Dr. Barnes!!!