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Dr. Lew Barker, MD

Dr. Lew Barker, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lew Barker, MD is a family medicine physician in Turlock, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

3100 W Christoffersen Pkwy Turlock, CA 95382
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Barker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barker

4.3
13 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
77%
77%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
15%
15%

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Unprofessional Office.
Consistently 25 minutes past scheduled appointment. Once, an hour past and I was the 3rd appointment. Prescriptions often wrong with one prescription sent to pharmacy that I never was prescribed or discussed with Dr. Barker. No return calls for 5 weeks. Pharmacy tried multiple times. I was told that there wasn’t any record of call even though I was there when Pharmacy called. I ended up calling someone that I knew in upper management. Then finally received a call from office supervisor. Very rude. Worst Doctor that I have ever had with office staff that is even worse then the Doctor. I have had a few Doctors, all extremely professional with the exception of Dr. Barker. I have had appointments scheduled months ahead canceled 18 hours before set appointment because the office or Doctor wanted a four day weekend. Avoid
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Dec 04, 2024
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He delivered my daughter in 1994. I’d like to talk to him. Best doctor I ever had in my life. She works in hospitals.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Lisa Duel, daughter Nicole Duel. – Mar 26, 2022
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Dr. Barker listens to all my concerns. Gives me advice on what medicines to take. Most of all he helped tour my depression when my husband passed. He is a very caring and great family 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ida Silveira. – Oct 17, 2021
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When we lived in California we had Dr B as we would call him for many years as our physician. He was probably the most compassionate, listening, kind Dr we have ever had. Always looked for the problem and best way to deal with whatever it was. I believe he had a great influence on finding the best brain surgeon for my wife's aneurysm at UCSF and for that we are eternally grateful. A better Dr you will not find.
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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Mike and Patty M in Nevada – Apr 22, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lew Barker, MD is a family medicine physician in Turlock, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

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

  • Florida Hospital East Orlando

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation3100 W Christoffersen Pkwy Turlock, CA 95382
1
Office1015 E Main St Turlock, CA 95380
2

Practice

Dale RD. Care Center3612 Dale Rd Modesto, CA 95356
3

Practice

Ceres Care Center2516 E Whitmore Ave Ceres, CA 95307
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Medical Center

    1700 Coffee Rd
    Modesto, CA 95355
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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