Steven L. Barnett's Online Review Report Card

Great surgeon, very understanding & a kind person!! Everything you could ask for in a surgeon!

I went to Dr. Barnett after scheduling hip surgery with another doc - just to hear another (3rd) opinion. The experience was very good - everything per my schedule appt time. He did a diagnosis, took xrays and reviewed them in detail with me. He explained the dynamics of the hip and how it relates to various activities. I was impressed by his patience in answering all of my questions and talking through the logistics of the operation and recovery. Also just seemed like a good guy / nice person

I had hip replacement 1 year ago with Dr. Barnett. I have full range of motion and no restrictions with my hip. He is a great doctor very professional. I would highly recommend Dr Barnett. I had my surgery at Hoag Orthopaedics. Great care. Staff was wonderful.

This doctor and staff are rude and do not pay attention to details. On day of my surgery, doctor was not updated on correct surgery to perform on me and they gave me a drug that I am allergic to even though my paperwork clearly stated allergy and conversation with anesthesiologist went over the allergy night prior to surgery. As a result, I developed adrenal failure and was severely ill with two emergency room visits and it has taken me over a year to even begin to feel better and am still dealing with the consequences of this error made. as well as a knee replacement that feels like it needs replacing again there is so much discomfort.

Do not go to this doctor. He and his staff are rude and do not pay attention to details. On day of my surgery, the doctor was not updated as to what surgery he was to perform on me (total knee replacement) and used an antibiotic that I am allergic to even though this information was stated on my patient forms, as well as in conversation with the anesthesiologist night prior to surgery. As a result, I became extremely ill from adrenal failure and had to go to ER twice for emergency treatment. It has been over a year now since the surgery and I am still experiencing the side effects and my knee is worse than before the replacement. I now am under care with another orthopedic doctor who actually cares and is not an operating factory that Hoag orthopedic group is.

The Hospital and Dr Barnett’s entire team are caring, professional, intelligent, empowered and Kind !

I feel so Lucky to had my Hip surgery done by Dr Steven Barnett. His staff was so caring&professional. Immediately after my hip surgery I felt great& all my pain Disappeared! My leg&thigh muscles was sore- but within few months of Pt sessions I was able to bounce right back into playing doubles&6mos later I was back to playing Singles matches. I feel soo happy that I feel as though I am going back to being 21 years old again. Dr Steven Barnett has "Magical Hands" & "You Rock"

If I could give this surgeon a million stars, I would. Dr Steven Barnett replaced my hip 9+ years ago. Being that I was in my 20s, I desperately did not want to have total joint replacement but after seeking consultation from a dozen different orthopedic surgeons across socal, it became clear that a THR was my only resolve. I went with Dr Barnett because he spent nearly 2 hours answering my VERY long list of questions and concerns. Together we went into the procedure with a plan A, B, and even C based on the concern of the integrity of my femur head since potential need for a bone graft may have been necessary. He was honest and upfront about not fully knowing the scope of the bone integrity. I appreciated him being forthright and transparent. His bedside manners were some of the best I've ever experienced from any medical practitioner. It is thanks to Dr Barnett and his team, that I had a smooth recovery with no surprises or road blocks of any kind. It is truly incredible how excellent my mobility, my strength and overall flexibility is. Nearly a decade later and I often forget my hip is bionic! I believe it's 75% the doctor(s) and the other 25% is the patients responsibility in terms of successful outcome. I couldn't be more pleased with Dr Barnett exceeding his part. I hope that he's still practicing when it's time for my revision because he will surely be my first choice. I've even recommended him to several other friends/family friends - all had similar fantastic experiences. Reading through the reviews on here, I feel like a lot of negative feedback is due to the patients neglect of doing their own research and homework. Not to mention the importance of after care. You get what you put in when it comes to post op care and therapy. I not only paid for extra physical therapy beyond what my insurance covered, but I've worked with myofascial specialists, chiropractor and ROLFing clinicians. The culmination of all of the above over the years has me in the best shape of my life! I'm more active and stronger now than I ever thought possible thanks to Dr Barnett and the entire team of therapeutic practitioners that have helped keep me dialed. Thank you Dr Barnett's team for redeeming and exceeding my quality of life!

Dr. Barnett, the Michelangelo of surgeons, has the magic touch. He’s replaced both my hips with perfect results; the first hip did ten years ago and the second last year, both with fantastic results. I now have excellent general health, zero pain, and great flexibility in a very active lifestyle of cycling, skiing, and hiking. Highly recommend.

unfortunately, the reputation of being an excellent Surgeon doesn't allow him time to meet with perspective patients who are suffering...his office staff rudely advised that I seek other services first including "pain Management"...and noted other "lower standing- sports medicine" doctor in the group, which by the way, I have already seen and not worth the Diploma on the wall... Perhaps Dr. Barnett needs to remember when he was just that not so popular doctor that loved the true purpose of why he became a "doctor" - to help people that are suffering & in pain Good luck trying to get an appointment unless your limbs are hanging off or a famous "Sports" figure