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Dr. Esmond Barker, MD

Dr. Esmond Barker, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Esmond Barker, MD is a cardiologist in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Barker has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Ochsner St. Martin Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

4212 W Congress St Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 981-7677

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Barker is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Lafayette, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Barker specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Barker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barker

4.9

19 ratings, 7 with a written review
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
A Boutte – May 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
E S – Oct 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Aug 11, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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kalup broussard – Aug 08, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Missy Fisher in Franklin, LA – Jun 27, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
carolyn keating in Opelousas, LA – Sep 26, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hawthorne, CA – Jul 28, 2017
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biography

Dr. Esmond Barker, MD is a cardiologist in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Barker has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Ochsner St. Martin Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Cardiology

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  • Umdnj R W Johnson Med School

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

Practice

Louisiana Heart Lung & Vascular Center4212 W Congress St Lafayette, LA 70506
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Practice

Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopaedic Hospital2810 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette, LA 70506
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd
    Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

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

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

    1310 W 7th St
    Kaplan, LA 70548

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

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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