Stephen J Barr's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Barr performed right hip pin surgery following a fall in 2017. In May 2019, he replaced the hollow pins with solid pins when I complained the original pins were chafing my IT band. Soon thereafter, I developed ever-increasing pain. In February of 2020, an MRI suggested necrosis. Unable to bear the pain any longer, I scheduled a total right hip replacement with Dr. Barr. He indicated we would do an anterior approach and perform a "modified Harding technique" which he described as performed since the '70s and which he had studied from its innovator. In fact, though, he performed the surgery through the lateral/posterior scars of the hip pin surgery. Following the surgery, I began to experience terrible pain. Dr. Barr indicated it would take 3 months to a year to fully heal from the hip replacement. He did not diagnose or failed to disclose that my sciatic nerve had been crushed during the surgery with downstream effects on the peroneal and tibial nerves, with a 2 year recovery, maybe

I sought treatment from orthopedic as a last resort for a suspected neurogenic issue. While Dr Barr is an orthopedic surgeon, he saw me. Immediately ordered imaging which no one else would... GP, ED... And diagnosed a very tricky issue quickly because HE LISTENED TO ME!! He's a brilliant physician but he treated me with kindness and compassion. He's one of the best doctors I've ever had.

Dr. Barr performed right hip pin surgery following a fall in 2017. In May 2019, he replaced the hollow pins with solid pins when I complained the original pins were chafing my IT band. Soon thereafter, I developed ever-increasing pain. In February of 2020, an MRI suggested necrosis. Unable to bear the pain any longer, I scheduled a total right hip replacement with Dr. Barr. He indicated we would do an anterior approach and perform a "modified Harding technique" which he described as performed since the '70s and which he had studied from its innovator. In fact, though, he performed the surgery through the lateral/posterior scars of the hip pin surgery. Following the surgery, I began to experience terrible pain. Dr. Barr indicated it would take 3 months to a year to fully heal from the hip replacement. What he did not diagnose or failed to disclose to me was that my sciatic nerve had been crushed during the surgery with downstream effects on the peroneal and tibial nerves. I did not learn this until a physical therapist in NYC referred me to see a neurologist at Weill Cornell Medical Center. The neurologist as well as a nerve expert and a hip revision surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery have indicated to me that it may take up to two years for the nerve to regenerate and there is no guarantee that it will return to full and normal function. I may not walk again normally much less pursue the marathon running that had been my passion for many years.

Dr. Barr performed right hip pin surgery following a fall in 2017. In May 2019, he replaced the hollow pins with solid pins when I complained the original pins were chafing my IT band. Soon thereafter, I developed ever-increasing pain. In February of 2020, an MRI suggested necrosis. Unable to bear the pain any longer, I scheduled a total right hip replacement with Dr. Barr. He indicated we would do an anterior approach and perform a "modified Harding technique" which he described as performed since the '70s and which he had studied from its innovator. In fact, though, he performed the surgery through the lateral/posterior scars of the hip pin surgery. Following the surgery, I began to experience terrible pain. Dr. Barr indicated it would take 3 months to a year to fully heal from the hip replacement. What he did not diagnose or failed to disclose to me was that my sciatic nerve had been crushed during the surgery with downstream effects on the peroneal and tibial nerves. I did not learn this until a physical therapist in NYC referred me to see a neurologist at Weill Cornell Medical Center. The neurologist as well as a nerve expert and a hip revision surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery have indicated to me that it may take up to two years for the nerve to regenerate and there is no guarantee that it will return to full and normal function. I may not walk again normally much less pursue the marathon running that had been my passion for many years.

Dr. Barr is a great Doctor to work with. He has excellent bed side manner, is always friendly and compassionate, and listens to your questions and concerns.

I highly recommend Dr. Stephen Barr. He is kind, understanding, and compassionate. My bilateral hip replacement surgery went beautifully. He is a very meticulous and highly skilled surgeon. He did my right hip and then my left hip six weeks later. Also, his office staff is great and very professional Thank-you.

I highly recommend Dr. Stephen Barr. He is kind, understanding, and compassionate. My bilateral hip replacement surgery went beautifully. He is a very meticulous and highly skilled surgeon. He did my right hip and then my left hip six weeks later. Also, his office staff is great and very professional Thank-you.

I highly recommend Dr. Stephen Barr. He is kind, understanding, and compassionate. My right hip replacement surgery went beautifully. He is a meticulous and highly skilled surgeon. He will do my left hip surgery. Also, his office staff is great and very professional Thank-you.

Terrible. Did PT here for 6 months. saw surgeon a couple times. Misdiagnosed me a few times. Was then told They had no idea what was wrong with my wrist and left me with no further advice or recommendations. Just gave up. The PT also had a terrible attitude and always made me feel like a nuisance. She also failed to answer nearly every question I had. After visiting a couple chiropractors, I learned more about my injury in a week then I did from these "professionals".

Dr.Barr is second to none. His compassion,attitude and professionalism towards his patients is awesome. I believe you will never find another orthopedic surgeon like him!