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Dr. David Barker, MD

Dr. David Barker, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. David Barker, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Barker has extensive experience in Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment & Screening and Gynecologic Conditions. He is affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Locations

Galen Obstetrics & Gynecology

Galen Obstetrics & Gynecology929 Spring Creek Rd Ste 102 Chattanooga, TN 37412
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Dr. Barker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Barker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barker

4.2
33 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Delivered two of my babies
Dr.Barker has now successfully delivered two of my babies. He has been wonderful with every prenatal appointment . He always answers all of my questions, has shown compassion and comfort. He stays calm and compassionate during delivery and guided me every step of the way. Would highly recommend Dr.Barker for your OB needs!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Krystin – Oct 30, 2024
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Fantastic human being! He delivered two of ours!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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BJETH – Apr 07, 2024
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He was over an hour late had a terrible bedside manner and weight blamed /shamed . Will not recommend anyone to him
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jeanette Ashworth – Mar 22, 2024
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Very, very unsatisfied. life-threatening mistake.
Dr. Barker was not my primary doctor, but he performed an emergency c-section to deliver my baby. His overbearing attitude was stressful and insensitive. The worst of it was that he left behind placenta in my uterus (this should never happen in a c-section surgery) which led to me having an extremely life-threatening, traumatic post-partum hemorrhage several weeks after birth. I know everyone makes mistakes, but this was a big one that cost me thousands of dollars in medical bills and a traumatic experience to work through, on top of my already traumatic birth. To add, he is not supportive of or open to opinions that differ from his own. I do not recommend his care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Emily – Aug 07, 2023
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I had a fantastic experience delivering my baby with Dr. Barker! The entire office is incredible. From routine annual visits to delivering my baby, I recommend him to everyone looking for an OBGYN. I came every visit with a notebook full of questions and he answered them explaining them fully to this first time mama and dad! He even went above and beyond for my MIL who was battling cancer while I was pregnant. He knew me as a patient. He figured at month 7 I would need a c section, but knew if he told me that, I would spend the last trimester worrying. He was right; I would have. Before my surgery, he came in and explained everything to me and prayed with me and husband beforehand. When he had delivered our daughter, he helped her up above the curtain and called her by name. I cannot say enough good things about Dr Barker and his practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 22, 2020
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Comes off super nice at first, but I dared question some of his advice and he became cold and would be in a rush all the time. Didn’t make it to the delivery of my baby bc she came too quick, but was there to stitch me up and had the most horrible table manners. He was snapping at me the entire time for not relaxing my body while he was stitching (even tho didn’t even let the numbing shots start to work). Was snapping at me about the foot stirrup for swinging into his face bc it was broken, guess was expecting me to be holding it with my foot instead of other way around. After that did not even once come in to check on me, sent me home without telling me about pain meds, only found I had a prescription when my pharmacy called me a month later to see if I still wanted them. Never said when to return to check on the stitches. Worst experience EVER. My sister was with me, she had 4 babies and said she never saw such a horrible doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Tatyana – May 31, 2020
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Dr. Barker and his entire staff are incredible. His practice provides not just excellent care, but excellent service. He is the one who performs ultrasounds, so you don't have to wait on results. I had no idea that most doctors give so few ultrasounds. Here you get one every visit, by your doctor. I cannot rave enough about the kindness of everyone there. They don't ever seen rushed, put out, or annoyed if I have questions or schedule an appointment. Think of Dr. Barker and his staff as a wedding cake in a world of pop-tarts without frosting!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Callen – Jun 30, 2019
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I cannot rave enough—Dr. Barker goes above and beyond for his patients. He cares about you as an individual and truly has saved my life due to his acute attention to detail and medical knowledge. He was there with me on the happiest day of my life (my son’s birth), but has also delivered some of the worst news of my life to me (miscarriage), and did both in a caring and professional way that I can’t imagine many physicians take the time to. I HIGHLY recommend him without hesitation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Chattanooga – Jan 14, 2019
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care philosophy

OB-GYN Centre of Excellence makes a lifelong commitment to each patient. We excel in service to help women through each stage in life whether it is prevention, fertility, pregnancy or menopause.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • College Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • University Of Tennessee

    Medical School
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Dr. Barker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1999

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkridge East Hospital

    941 Spring Creek Rd
    Chattanooga, TN 37412
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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