Reviews
While I only saw Mr Barnett briefly, he explained everything to me well and with a kind and calm manner that left me completely reassured.
I recently had a procedure and Mr Barnett talked me through what was going to happen, why it needed to happen and possible outcomes. Although the procedure was quite embarrassing for me, Mr Barnett put me at my ease and performed what was necessary as quickly and smoothly as possible. As he prepared for all outcomes it didn't shock me too much when I needed further treatment and he delivered the news personally in a calm, compassionate way which I appreciated. He was happy to answer any questions I had and I am happy to recommend him to anyone with a similar problem. Thank you Mr Barnett for your care.
Mr Barnett looked after me years ago and was amazing throughout a cyst removal and the birth of my daughter who came early. I could not have asked for a more sensitive, compassionate, professional Doctor whose bed side manner put most Dr's to shame. He really listened and was very informative and knowledgeable.
He didn't hide painful truths from me, but told me with compassion and sincere care from one human being to another. He made extra special efforts to come be with me when daughter was born early despite not being a private paying patient any more and coming up on NHS for birth, but as he had been my gynaecologist and operated on me twice before, he made a special visit to advise and make sure that my daughter was born safely, for which I am eternally grateful for his continuity of care.
If only the rest of the medical profession could learn from such a wonderfully warm, professional and humane Doctor, who didn't let his title go to his head. Decent guy and looked after us well.
After seeing Mr Barnett for fertility problems and conceiving due to his advice over 12 years ago, I returned due to further gynaecological problems. I had seen a different consultant 12 months prior, and felt I had been pacified both with this consultant and my GP. Mr Barnett listened to me, read my notes thoroughly, and agreed treatment for me in my own time. He performed a total hysterectomy two years ago and it is the best thing I could have done and has transformed my life.
I found his manner very professional, approachable and a great sense of humour which made me relaxed and confident in his advice and surgery.
I like many had "googled " the gynaecologist at Harrogate hospital prior to my appointment for a colposcopy as I'd had a result of abnormal cells after my cervical smear test the reviews weren't great reading.
However on meeting Dr A Barnett it's safe to say he was the ultimate professional, he answered all my questions with grace & humour and could not have been more reassuring.
I felt I was in safe hands, and therefore compelled to put the records straight.