We are born empty handed and when we end our life we depart empty handed. The journey you take from birth to death has to be an enjoyable one. You choose the pathway so make sure you do what is best for you. Along the way we need help from others to guide us along the the right path. That is where you need a caring healthcare provider who can listen and guide you. Dr Barber has done just that… See more
Donald W. Barber, MD
Glendale, CA 91208 Get Directions
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My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
I believe that the practice of medicine is an opportunity for me to use my gifts, talents and passions to partner with my patients, listen to them, understand their unique needs and come to know them as intimately as possible. Having developed close and personal relationships with my patients, and through the use of my acquired knowledge and experience as a physician, I am able and work side-by-side with my patients to achieve the best possible outcomes for their wellness.
Dr. Barber's Credentials
Los Angeles County/U.S.C. Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Internal Medicine 1980-1981
University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Los Angeles, CA
Internal Medicine 1978-1980
University of Southern California, School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 1978
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Biology Major, accepted to Medical School after three years of undergraduate training 1971-1974
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Trustee Scholar, University of Southern California
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Southern California
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Excellence of Research Award, American Medical Student Association, University of Texas Medical Branch Research Forum 1976
Best Doctors® in America 1998-2002, 2007-2010
Best Primary Doctors in America, Town and Country magazine 2000
Hollywood's Top Doctors, The Hollywood Reporter 2014
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Barber
I have been a patient of Dr. Barbers for as long as I can remember. His annual exams and suggestions made as a result, have always been spot on. He has been able to get me to a physical status that hopefully will keep me going for years to come. In times during the year when I have had an issue or question, I have contacted the doctor thru the MDVIP portal and have received a return call… See more
We had 10 years of my mother needing care. When I was overwhelm with giving her the best end of life care, Dr. Barber was always there for us. He would stay on the phone with me until I was okay.
The best thing he said was “You are not alone. We are a team.”
Over the past years with Dr. Barber (Skip) as my primary care physician I have made the transition from aerospace executive and family man to 87 year old retiree with an accelerating loss of family and friends. Through the ups and downs Skip was always there when I needed him, and I am grateful for both what he did and what he didn't do. He listened, examined, and offered wise diagnosis,… See more
On the ball,
Caring
Relates to me
Open to ideas etc cures
Knows stuff
Helps sort medical talk
No need for a long story. Simply put, Doctor Donald Barber saved my life twice. First by concluding I should have exploratory surgery for possible lung cancer. Outcome: Removal of a major portion of my left lung but, because it was caught early enough, no spreading. This was over 20 years ago.
Second, my Apple Watch told me my heart rate was way too low, in the 40 range. After a… See more
I have been a patient of Dr. Barber for nearly 20 years! I am now 82 years old. I feel that he understands me well and he is in tune with my health! I had an health episode 18 months ago or so. Suddenly I lost 10 pounds of my weight in two weeks!! I was alarmed and scared. I had no other problems and Dr. Barber was on his summer vacation and had asked me to get a blood test before he returned… See more
I've been lucky enough to be in relatively good health, but Dr. Barber is a big part of that. He's always been there for me, year after year.
Do I give him grief about those prostate exams? You bet.
I love the guy anyway.
Thank you for being you, Skip.
Dr. Barber is very thorough in his physical examinations whether during the yearly evaluation or an office visit!! He has amazing critical thinking skills and I do believe saved my husband from a heart attack in the near future. Dr. Barber noted his Calcium score from many years ago, and felt to be proactive to repeat it, which our previous PCP for 20 years had not done. Had it not been for… See more
He always responds immediately either by phone or email . Having his email to ask a question is a great comfort!