Harold Alan Barnard, DO
Family Medicine
MyBSWHealth
Next available appointments
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Tue, 2/24
- 10:00 AM
Thu, 2/26
- 4:00 PM
Fri, 3/27
- 10:45 AM
- 3:15 PM
- 4:00 PM
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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| Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
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| 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 (718)
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
Summary created using AI
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
Dr. Harold Barnard consistently receives exceptional praise for his attentive, patient-centered approach to care. Patients overwhelmingly highlight that he takes time to listen carefully to their concerns without rushing them, thoroughly explains diagnoses and treatment plans in understandable terms, and answers all questions completely. His compassionate, caring bedside manner is frequently mentioned, with many patients describing him as professional, kind, empathetic, and genuinely concerned about their wellbeing. Multiple long-term patients note they have been seeing him for 10-20 years and wouldn't consider going to another doctor. Patients also appreciate his thoroughness in reviewing test results, following up on previous visits, and addressing all health concerns comprehensively. The entire office staff receives consistent praise for being friendly, professional, and efficient, with minimal wait times frequently noted.
Patients also share
Very few areas for improvement emerge from these reviews. One patient wished Dr. Barnard would be more direct with difficult health conversations, specifically requesting blunt language about consequences of not managing chronic conditions. Another single review mentioned wishing he asked more thorough questions during the examination. One patient noted experiencing what they perceived as a personality clash, though they acknowledged Dr. Barnard is a very good doctor. One review indicated the patient felt their condition was identified but not adequately explained or treated with solutions. A single patient mentioned finding the patient portal too complicated to use.