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Dr. Nena Barnhart, MD

Dr. Nena Barnhart, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Nena Barnhart, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Bellingham, WA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

4465 Cordata Pkwy Ste C Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 738-2200

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Dr. Barnhart's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barnhart

2.6
8 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
38%
38%
4 star
0%
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3 star
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2 star
13%
13%
1 star
50%
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Good experience.
Went in very nervous due to the nature of the visit and worried about their response to my LGBT+ status. Dr. Barnhart was very courteous, respectful and caring.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 25, 2024
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Bad
What went well
No results
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
3 others found this helpful
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Sh – May 08, 2020
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I wouldn't recommend her unless you want the most basic of basic prenatal care with absolutely no conversation. If you have concerns or questions, she is not the appropriate doctor for you. My first appointment with her felt rushed and cold, but I passed this off as just a busy day at the office. My next appointment affirmed that she really doesn't care about her patients. She's very rude and extremely condescending. I know understand why she average at 2 to 2.5 on all sites with reviews.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Seattle, WA – Aug 24, 2017
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Smug, condescending, complete lack of empathy and very judgmental. Nothing that I was concerned about was addressed, spoken to like I was either a very confused psychosymptomatic loon or entering early alzheimers. I just wanted to be done and leave.
What went well
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Bellingham, WA – May 20, 2017
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I am on medicaid, and after being shuffled around with an overloaded/overworked staff at seamar, it was a relief to switch to Dr Barnhart. She remembers who I am every time! Asks questions about my prior concerns, always has time to address further questions. Things so simple as that makes me feel like I am in good hands. I am 30 weeks pregnant and a very nervous first time mom. I google all the things and she is very knowledgeable/up to date with her information and welcoming of concerns.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Rachel in Bellingham, WA – Aug 04, 2016
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Dr. Barnhart treated my entire appointment like it was just something to check off her list. Very cold. I had a few questions after my appointment and after one email response from her nurse, I never heard back. Either she is completely overloaded or doesn't have her heart in her career anymore, either way I won't be returning to her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Emily M. in Everson, WA – May 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nena Barnhart, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Bellingham, WA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities PeaceHealth...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Medical School, 2007
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Locations

Practice

Office4465 Cordata Pkwy Ste C Bellingham, WA 98226
1
PeaceHealth Squalicum Parkway Obstetrics Gynecology and Midwifery Clinic3200 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham, WA 98225
2

Practice

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center2000 Hospital Dr Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway
    Oakland, CA 94611
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical 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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 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

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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