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  • Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 34 years of experience
  • Barker Bariatric Center 2692 N Galloway Ave Ste 402, Mesquite, TX 75150
  • (972) 270-4800

Brief Intro

Dr. Barker is a highly regarded weight-loss surgeon and has helped patients achieve dramatic weight-loss results for more than 15 years. He is one of a select group of bariatric surgeons who perform all five bariatric procedures. Dr. Barker is co-founder of Forest Park Medical Center a full-service acute care hospital. He also holds privileges at several hospitals in the DFW area including Doctors Hospital, Pinecreek Medical Center, and Presbyterian Dallas. Dr. Barker sees patients at his Dallas, Amarillo and Lubbock offices. Dr. Barker graduated magma cum laude from Eastern New Mexico University. He then completed his medical degree and residency at Texas Tech University School of Medicine. Dr. Barker is a member of several professional organizations including the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Dallas County Medical Association and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is an SRC accredited surgeon associated with several bariatric centers of excellence. Dr. Barker also trains surgeons in laparoscopic bariatric procedures for Ethicon-Endo Surgery.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine - 1991

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Barker Bariatric Center
  • 2692 N Galloway Ave Ste 402, Mesquite, TX 75150
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Breast Disorders
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Abdominal Hernia
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Allwell
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  • Cancer 66
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
  • Orthopedics 124
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
  • Children's Hospital 23
  • Urology 117
  • Psychiatry 96
  • Geriatrics 115
  • Rehabilitation 139
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 50
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60