Harold Alan Barnard, DO
Family Medicine
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Locations of Harold Alan Barnard, DO
Baylor Scott & White Primary Care Associates - Royse City
6257 FM 2642 Blvd Ste 100, Royse City, TX, 75189- Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
Office Hours
Biography
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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. View More |
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| Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2) |
| Children (ages 3-11) |
| Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe |
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Patient Ratings (693)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
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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 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (317)
Overview of patient comments
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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.
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 patients feel rushed, always takes time to answer questions fully, and explains medical information in clear, understandable terms. His genuine care for patients is a recurring theme, with many noting that he is attentive, empathetic, and treats each person as an individual rather than just a number. His diagnostic abilities and medical knowledge also receive strong praise, with multiple patients crediting him with identifying health issues that others had missed. Long-term patient loyalty is notable, with several reviewers mentioning they have trusted Dr. Barnard with their care for 10, 20, or more years.
Patients also share
Opportunities for improvement mentioned in the reviews are minimal and infrequent. One reviewer felt he could be more direct and blunt when delivering health warnings, particularly around chronic conditions like diabetes. Another noted a perceived personality clash, though they acknowledged his medical competence. One reviewer felt he did not offer enough explanation or solutions after examining their concerns, and another wished he asked more thorough questions during visits. These represent isolated observations rather than consistent patterns across the overall body of feedback.