Harold Alan Barnard, DO
Family Medicine
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Next available appointments
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Thu, 4/02
- 8:00 AM
- 9:15 AM
- 10:15 AM
Fri, 4/03
- 8:15 AM
- 9:00 AM
- 10:15 AM
Mon, 4/06
- 8:15 AM
- 9:15 AM
- 10:00 AM
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) |
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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 (713)
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 (315)
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 listening skills and thorough approach to patient care. Patients repeatedly emphasize that he takes time during appointments, never rushes them, and ensures all questions are answered before they leave. His caring and compassionate demeanor is frequently highlighted, with many describing him as professional, empathetic, and genuinely concerned about their wellbeing. Patients appreciate his ability to explain medical information clearly in terms they can understand, his thoroughness in reviewing test results and medical history, and his excellent bedside manner. Many long-term patients note they have been seeing him for 10-20 years and wouldn't consider going to another doctor, with some even continuing to see him after moving farther away. The entire office staff also receives consistent praise for being friendly, professional, and efficient, with minimal wait times.
Patients also share
A small number of reviews identify areas for improvement. One patient felt Dr. Barnard could be more direct and blunt when discussing serious health consequences, specifically requesting more straightforward communication about risks. Another patient wished he would ask more thorough questions during examinations. One review mentioned a personality clash, though this appeared to be related to a preference for a previous provider in the office. A single patient felt their concerns were acknowledged but that Dr. Barnard did not offer sufficient explanation or solutions. One patient noted difficulty with the patient portal system, though this was a technology issue rather than a concern about the provider himself.