Barbara L Pierce, MD

Patients appreciate

Dr. Barbara Pierce consistently receives exceptional praise from patients for her attentive listening skills and thorough approach to care. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize that she takes time with patients, never rushing appointments, and makes them feel heard and valued. Patients describe her as knowledgeable, professional, caring, and compassionate, with many stating she is the best doctor they have ever had. Her communication skills stand out, as she explains medical information clearly in terms patients can understand, discusses test results promptly, and responds quickly to messages through the patient portal. Many patients appreciate that she involves them in treatment decisions, offers recommendations without being judgmental or pushy, and shows genuine concern for their wellbeing. Several reviewers note they have followed her between practice locations or drive significant distances to continue seeing her, demonstrating strong patient loyalty.

Patients also share

The reviews reveal very few areas for improvement. One patient gave a lower rating noting that Dr. Pierce came across as nonchalant and downplayed their symptoms, making them feel more nervous rather than easing their concerns. A few reviews mention that it can be difficult to get appointments with Dr. Pierce due to her being booked, though patients generally feel the wait is worthwhile. One patient expressed initial discomfort with having a scribe present during appointments, though noted this was later corrected with the use of recording instead. Another review mentioned that Dr. Pierce may be limited in what she can do by organizational policies as a provider within the healthcare system.