Steven L Barnett's Online Review Report Card

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.

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"

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!

NO NO NO!!! This doctor performed a knee replacement on my 82, minimally active, less than a year widowed mother- in-law, during a pandemic with a vaccination available around the corner. She was sent home the next day to unskilled care with prescriptions of pain pills and muscle relaxers. He never saw her in person again and continued to refill medications for her "pain".When her primary physician saw her and sent her to the emergency room, she had double pneumonia and never came out of the hospital.Find a different doctor.

NO NO NO This doctor performed a knee replacement on my 82 minimally active less than a year widowed mother inlaw during a pandemic with a vaccination available around the corner. She was sent home the next day to unskilled care with prescriptions of pain pills and muscle relaxers. He never saw her in person again and continued to refill medications for her pain.When her primary physician saw her and sent her to the emergency room she had double pneumonia and never came out of the hospital.Find a different doctor.

I had a total knee replacement with Dr. Barnett in October 2020 and I would like to give him and his staff my highest recommendation. The office and all of his staff including his PA Treanna were outstanding The office is clean and Covid compliant and the appointments are always on time. Everyone was friendly polite and professional. The surgery went quite well. It is now 3 months later and I am painfree and able to resume all normal activities. I work out for an hour a day and usually walk for close to an hour a day and my knee has been great. If you are in need of a total knee replacement then you probably cant do better than Dr. Barnett.

I had a total knee replacement with Dr. Barnett in October 2020, and I would like to give him and his staff my highest recommendation. The office and all of his staff, including his PA Treanna, were outstanding! The office is clean and Covid compliant and the appointments are always on time. Everyone was friendly, polite, and professional. The surgery went quite well. It is now 3 months later and I am pain-free and able to resume all normal activities. I work out for an hour a day and usually walk for close to an hour a day and my knee has been great. If you are in need of a total knee replacement, then you probably can't do better than Dr. Barnett.

I am a small woman who had a hip replacement nothing out of the ordinary. He injured my SI joint caused sciatica huge pain and months of physical therapy. His PA did not give me a prescription for PT until I got through to him. A year later surgery was 919 I have to get adjusted every month as SI joint keeps getting displaced surrounding area is painful. Would not recommend him for small people. Last visit he was not helpful in recommending solutions.