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Dr. Mark Barlow, MD

Dr. Mark Barlow, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*

Dr. Mark Barlow, MD is a plastic surgeon in Houston, TX. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Barlow specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalSurgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Barlow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barlow

3.5
24 ratings, 9 with a written review
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My experience was amazing. I am a breast cancer survivor of 21 years. I had a L breast masectomy w/reconstruction. Dr. Barlow replaced implant and reconstructed it. He did an excellent job. Eileen is so caring. The office does not make you feel like just a patient.
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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Catherine – Apr 21, 2024
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Would Not Return Calls
I had an appointment 10-06-2023 with Dr. Barlow. The staff and Dr. Barlow were very encouraging. I was told my surgery would be scheduled before the end of the year. I gave the staff all information requested including having other physicians emailing the office medical records. After another call from his staff with favorable information, all communication ceased. They would not answer my calls or messages. I called and texted several times in November and December. NO ANSWERS. I wasted three months of my time waiting for the promised surgery. Very unprofessional.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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JN – Jan 17, 2024
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Terrible follow up care!
My husband chopped off his pinky by accident and had to have surgery by Dr. Barlow to sew it back up. After surgery we were left with only three days worth of pain medication and his follow up was not until a week later. Every follow up since Dr. Barlow says he will refill his pain and nerve medicine however we have to call back-and-forth between the pharmacy and the doctors office and the insurance and all this just to find out the doctor isn’t doing his job because he has to give prior authorization for these meds. Half of them he did not even send to the pharmacy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Terrible follow up care! – Nov 19, 2022
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Dr Barlow has done several procedures for me and my family members with flawless results every time. His concern for our well being is evident to say the least. What Doctor gives out his personnel cell number to his patents to call anytime? Dr Barlow does! Thank you for everything you have done for us!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Timothy Howell – Feb 26, 2020
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Dr. Mark Barlow is the best! I strongly recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Apr 18, 2018
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He did an eyelid lift for me this year and breast reconstruction after a mastectomy in 2013. I am extremely happy with both procedures. He, and his staff, are professional, kind and caring.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Melinda Lewis in Alvin, TX – Dec 04, 2017
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After an office visit and scheduling a procedure, I sent 3 follow-up emails asking for promised cost information. After the third message, the office manager finally responded, tersely, didn't provide any cost info and, when I said I'd cancel my procedure if I didn't know at least roughly how much it would cost out of pocket, she said "We have a very long waiting list," suggesting she didn't care. I called the next day to complain; never got a call back. Cancelled the next day. Bad service!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Paul in Texas City, TX – Oct 23, 2017
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When I told Dr.Barlow I was disappointed with results, he immediately left the room without discussing it with me. Sent his nurse in to inform me that they were having a special of buy one treatment and get one free. I had already spent $6,000 dollars and saw no results. She said she would talk to doctor and email me. That was several weeks ago and have not heard from them. Doctor did a poor job in communicating with me. When I left the office that day I was ignored.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Magnolia, TX – Aug 09, 2017
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Went to dr Barlow for gynecomastia treatment. He was very attentive and easy going. Their offices are nice but not over the top like some of the other clinics in th area. I wanted a quality surgeon more than an pampered experience. Well turns out i got both. Dr Barlow was great. The team was great. The results were very good. Well within expectation. When I had questions about touch ups they were very helpful and took care of me great. Took insurance too to reduce costs! Recommended!
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
4 others found this helpful
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D in Nassau Bay, TX – Mar 01, 2017
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Dr. Mark Barlow, MD is a plastic surgeon in Houston, TX. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. He is accepting new patients.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Texas-houston

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

    500 W Medical Center Blvd
    Webster, TX 77598
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

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

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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

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