Harold Alan Barnard, DO
Family Medicine
MyBSWHealth
Next available appointments
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Tue, 4/07
- 2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Thu, 4/09
- 8:45 AM
- 1:15 PM
- 2:00 PM
Fri, 4/10
- 9:00 AM
- 3:45 PM
Locations of Harold Alan Barnard, DO
Baylor Scott & White Primary Care Associates - Royse City
6257 FM 2642 Blvd Ste 100, Royse City, TX, 75189- Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
Office Hours
Biography
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Dr. Harold Barnard is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. He is passionate about providing the best possible care for his patients of all ages, treating them as if ... they were family. Dr. Barnard is a proud member of the American Osteopathic Association. Outside of work, Dr. Barnard enjoys spending time with his wife Barbara (a retired nurse) and caring for their four cats, three dogs and two Friesian horses. He also likes practicing his faith. View More |
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| Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2) |
| Children (ages 3-11) |
| Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
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| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: Midwestern University (1993) |
| Internship: Family Medicine, Michiana Community Hospital (1994) |
| Medical School: Michiana Community Hospital (1994) |
| Residency: General Practice, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (1996) |
| Medical School: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (1996) |
| Certifications | ||
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| Family Medicine- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians/Family Medicine/OMT | Family Medicine- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians | Family Medicine- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe |
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Patient Ratings (695)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
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| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (321)
Overview of patient comments
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Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Patients appreciate
Patients consistently praise Dr. Barnard for his attentive, unhurried approach to care. The most frequently highlighted strength is his willingness to truly listen — patients across hundreds of reviews emphasize that he never makes them feel rushed and always takes time to address their concerns and answer questions thoroughly. Reviewers also frequently commend his thoroughness and diagnostic ability, with several patients crediting him with identifying health issues that other providers missed, including one patient whose cancer was caught early thanks to his diligence. His compassionate, caring demeanor and excellent bedside manner are repeatedly mentioned, and many patients note that he explains medical information in clear, understandable terms. Long-term loyalty is a strong theme, with multiple patients reporting they have seen Dr. Barnard for 10, 15, or even 20-plus years. His staff and office team also receive frequent praise for being friendly, professional, and efficient.
Patients also share
Opportunities for improvement are minimal given the overwhelmingly positive feedback. One reviewer felt that Dr. Barnard could be more direct and blunt when delivering health warnings, particularly around chronic condition management, suggesting that more frank conversations might better motivate behavioral change. One patient noted a perceived personality clash, though they acknowledged his clinical competence. Another reviewer felt he could ask more thorough questions during visits, and one patient noted that their concerns were acknowledged but not accompanied by sufficient explanation or a clear solution. One reviewer also mentioned that the patient portal is difficult to navigate, though this is a systems issue rather than a reflection of Dr. Barnard's care directly.