Dr. Michael Barnum, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience
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Dr. Michael Barnum, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tavares, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Barnum has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN University (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) in 1993. He is affiliated with AdventHealth Waterman. He is accepting new patients.
4 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4 Star Rating (31 reviews)
Locations
AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Waterman
AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Waterman3150 Waterman Way Tavares, FL 32778
AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Waterman
AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Waterman1000 Waterman Way Ste 3150 Tavares, FL 32778
AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab Waterman
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Dr. Barnum is affiliated with AdventHealth Waterman Tavares, a highly rated hospital.
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Barnum specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
- Good Patient Care • Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Barnum's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barnum
4.0
31 ratings, 13 with a written review
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| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
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| 2 star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 star | 23% | 23% |
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Was not a good experience. I felt like I was a bother to him. I had missed done and not once did he look at them while I was on the room to explain them. Just did a few motor tests and said there's nothing wrong with my back even though the the reports are 2 pages long.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
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
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Janice – Dec 20, 2024
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DR.Barnum help me get back to normal with my back problem I would recommend DR.Barnum
good luck MICHAEL t u Steve Ashline
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Steve Ashline – May 17, 2024
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Surgery well done
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
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 15, 2023
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Awesome Dr.
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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May 03, 2023
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Dr. Michael Barnum
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lorraine Gabriel – Oct 07, 2022
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Explained everything soup to nuts. Great bedside manner. I would highly recommend Dr. Barnum
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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M. McClutchy – Sep 27, 2022
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Excellent service and a highly successful surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Barnum.
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
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Bulldog B. – Aug 24, 2021
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Dr. Michael Barnum was the best Back Surgery's doctor, he was the only surgeon who I found that would do surgery on my Back.
I am sorry to see him leaving Northwestern Medical Center, he will be missed by many.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Robert J Cota – Jan 27, 2021
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DR. Barnum is the best and kindest surgeon I have ever met. I wasn’t even anxious before my surgery. He made me feel at ease and I felt like he was a family member and I’d known him for years....if you need a ortho specialist he is your man. And I would do it again if I had to.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Carmen Thompson – Jul 19, 2020
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Spent little time with me (3min maybe) telling me my fusion failed and left the room, two surgery's both failed. Pain way worse then before surgery . Not sure I'd ever got back to him .
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Pain – May 10, 2020
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Great job! Still pain, but I can walk. My worst day now, is better than my best day before. I call that a win!
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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Jun 09, 2019
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Operated on my back twice, once for a Discectomy,(sp?) and an L5-S1 disc replacement.
One of the best doctors I have ever dealt with. This is when he was in Chespeake, Virginia, and I wish he would come back. He did the replacement with a Charite--approximately 15 years ago, and back is starting to bother me again.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Tierney Faircloth in Virginia Beach, VA – Mar 21, 2016
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I have Dr. Barnum operate on my back and would trust him with my life. He has Operated on my back twice on L1 & L2 for a pinched nerve and did major back surgery L3,L4,L5 & S1 because of my Scoliosis was so bad it was robing on my pelvis. He put rods & screws to try & straighten my spine and he did a great job. He then did surgery on both of my SI Joints.
So I am very happy with the work he did on me.
You know some people wouldn't be happy with Dr. Barnum or any other doctor.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Robert Cota in Colchester, VT – Mar 13, 2016
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biography
Dr. Michael Barnum, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tavares, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Barnum has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN University (FORMERLY...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Rhode Island Hosp-lifespan, Orthopedic Surgery Rhode Island Hosp-lifespan, General Surgery
Residency HospitalMcp Hahnemann University (formerly Allegheny Univ)
Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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