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
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