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Dr. Michael Barker Jr, MD

Dr. Michael Barker Jr, MD

Pediatrics*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Barker Jr, MD is a pediatrician in Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

140 Park Central Dr Columbia, SC 29203
Telehealth available
(803) 779-4001

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Barker Jr specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Barker Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barker Jr

1.8

5 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Disgruntled Mom – Sep 08, 2021
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Columbia – Feb 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Columbia, SC – Sep 05, 2018
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Dr. Michael Barker Jr, MD is a pediatrician in Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lexington Medical...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Office140 Park Central Dr Columbia, SC 29203
1

Practice

Office7448 Broad Riv Rd Irmo, SC 29063
2

Practice

South Carolina Pediatrics Alliance LLC601 Clemson Rd Columbia, SC 29229
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr
    Columbia, SC 29203
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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