Warning: Surprise bill! Even if he's in-network, the office will bill you extra. Warning: Surprise tele-health from a foreign national. Warning: Second opinions differed. There's a reason it's easy to get into to see Dr. Barry. He's not worth seeing, and it seems like he's overcharging the suckers that do go. At Dr. Barry's office, reading the relevant medical history appears to be an upcharge. No other surgeon I visited charged me to review the Radiology report and or images that I brought with me. It seems to me that imaging review is necessary for the doctor to make a diagnosis, so I was surprised to learn that my co-pay to see him, did not cover the review of my literal medical history. His office was not receptive to my questioning and said they would send the extra bill to collections. When I was taken to an exam room, there was an open laptop, with a remote doctor. I stated that I was not interested in that, and they said, "Dr. Barry will be in shortly", so I went ahead. After answering the questions from the remote doctor, it occurred to me to ask where she was. Philippines. I was horrified to think that my medical data was now in a foreign country. Is that even protected by HIPAA? Dr. Barry told me to "cut out my meniscus". Second opinions suggested that it could be saved. Ultimately, it was repaired by another surgeon and I couldn't be happier. read more

Dr. Barry is the guy. I hurt my knee badly, was hobbling around and struggling to get an appointment with the doctor whom the ER had recommended. A friend recommended Dr. Barry as an alternative, so I called his office. He saw me the same day, told me how to get an MRI ASAP, and scheduled a follow-up appointment for the day after that. During the follow-up appointment, he took the time to explain exactly what happened and what my recovery would look like, while deferring on an operation based on the imaging. Feels priceless to know what's happening when you're in pain and struggling to get around. Such a relief. If you're in a similar spot, call Dr. Barry. read more

Doctor Barry is fantastic. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He takes his time to explain all the details about your condition and possible options for treatment. He took care of my knee for many years and performed a shoulder surgery on my husband. We are both doing very well. read more

Wow, that was a fantastic experience in every way. I strained my Achilles and a friend, who is a physical therapist, recommended Dr. Barry. I called their office right away. They were very friendly from the start. I told them what my issue was and she had asked me to hold on. A minute later she asked if I was able to come in now. I drove straight there. Dr. Barry waited for me, a patient he had never seen, after his workday. He did an evaluation, explained this situation, and created a course of action for me. He patiently answered my questions and I left with my boot. This experience couldn't have been better. Highly recommended. read more

I injured my Achilles tendon playing sports. I was referred to Dr. Barry and was able to see him within days of the injury. He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He answered all my questions on the injury, the surgery and recovery thoroughly. He was able to schedule me for surgery within two days of meeting him. On the day of surgery, he visited with me for a while before the procedure and he visited with my wife after surgery to answers all of our questions. All members of his team were very communicative and resourceful with any questions I had. I would highly recommend his practice for your sports medicine needs! read more

after a year long trek of misery through a vehicle accident, my left leg was a mess. I did not even KNOW it was a mess, I just believed my previous physician, "that's how you will walk from now on" Then I met Dr. Barry. WOW! Just WOW. He is exceptional, a true expert in the field, an artist with joints, and a kind, compassionate surgeon who listens, explains, and guides you through the whole process. When he told me "you are at 60%, I may be able to get you back to 90%"? I was as excited as a kid on christmas morning. I could walk, cycle, excercise again? OH YES! NOT only is he brilliant? He has an amazing staff. Yes! Shout out to Theresa & Claire and the rest of the team. They are also kind, friendly and awesome on the phone or in office. I just cannot recommend him enough. I wish Yelp had an 8 star rating. He has restored my faith in the medical practice, as well as fixed me to a point where I can do PT, and continue to improve. Thank you Dr. Barry and Team. I am the happiest, leg-fixed guy around! read more

If there was a way to separate a doctor's ability to be point on with diagnosis, from his ability to run a smooth practice, I would rate them as such. Since you really can't, my rating will be solely based on my overall experience with Piers Barry. I would also like to mention that I am considered obese, compared to his normal group of patients. I came in the end of May, to the beginning of June 2021, with a completely torn ACL. The doctor was able to order quickly the necessary scans to make a diagnosis. He was happy to also order a scan of other regions in question for chronic pain. I was very impressed with his indepth readings and explanations of the results. He suggested physical therapy and a custom leg brace for my injury. With the custom ordered brace, his assistant did the measuring. I was told that I would have to put down a deposit before they'll order it. This baffled me, as I was told that my insurance would likely cover it. I was told that this deposit will cover the cost to get the order started, and that the money from the deposit will be returned, once the insurance pays. I was told that it could take up to 6 weeks for the brace to come in. The doctors office would then call me to come in and make sure it fits properly. A few weeks went by and I thought I'd call to see if they heard anything about my brace. They informed me that they had gotten the brace in a couple of weeks before my call. I thought that it was probably overlooked and forgotten about. No big deal. Mistakes are made. I went in to try on my brace, only to find out that it didn't fit. The assistant that was "trying to put it on me" acted as though he didn't know how to do it. He told me that it needed new straps and adjustment done by the brace company's rep. The rep will be notified and will actually come to my home by the next day. A few days went by and after several phone calls to the doctors office, I still hadn't seen or heard from the rep. Finally a month goes by, and I call the doctors office again, demanding to speak to the doctor about the brace that I helped pay for, yet can't even wear because it doesn't fit. I told them that if I don't get to talk to the doctor now, then I'm bringing back the brace that I can't wear, and I'll want my money back. The receptionist advised me that she will make sure it is taken care of right away. Two minutes later the brace rep calls to set up a time to fix my brace. Since then, I have received notice from my insurance that the brace was paid for. It has been 5-6 months, and still no deposit returned. In fact, I had asked several times about it, with no reply. I did have a possible torn rotator cuff recently, and decided to see doctor Piers Barry again for a consult. I also took this opportunity to share with him my ongoing problems with his staff. He shrugged his shoulders and chalked it up to COVID and lack of staff. No sympathy or empathy in his words or expression. He did say that his staff will contact billing to make sure they reach out to me regarding my deposit return. I finally received a call, stating that I actually owed him money way beyond the amount of the deposit. I looked up my account and found that I owed a small fee. I paid the balance online and called his billing department back. They told me that the insurance didn't pay beyond the agreed amount for the brace and that to make it fair for the doctor, I should be paying what the insurance lacked in paying. Bottom line is that I see two problems. Either I'm being singled out because I may be heavier than most of Dr Barry's patients, and I don't deserve the same treatment as the rest of his patients. Or, his priorities are with getting whatever money he deems from whomever is gullible enough to put up with such poor treatment. I've gone more than above and beyond my position as a patient, to try to reconcile with him. Needless to say, I WILL NOT BE GOING TO HIM FOR FURTHER TREATMENT AND I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE ELSE. UPDATE: AFTER SENDING A COPY OF THIS REVIEW TO HIS COMPANY FACEBOOK PAGE AND CALLING HIS BILLING AGAIN, I WAS SENT A REFUND CHECK WRITTEN BY PIERS BARRY. It's pathetic that a doctor with such high ratings is this bad with following through to his word, after my endless hounding! I was actually hoping for a letter of apology. Oh well. Not everyone has a conscious concerning the negative effects they have on others lives, I guess. read more

Dr. Barry is the best orthopedic doc I have had the pleasure to encounter. He is a Harvard grad and remains extremely down to earth. His bedside manner is lovely. After over 2 years of trying to schedule shoulder surgery we unfortunately realised my insurance covers him but not the Surgery Center...arrrrrr. He recommended another doc who he sends his family to and he knew my insurance covered that surgery Center. His staff are all professional and caring and his office is clean clean clean. He is a star! read more

I saw Dr. Barry for a shoulder injury. He was thoughtful, thorough and efficient in determining the issue and next steps. Additionally, he was clear in explaining it all to me. Although Dr. Barry is a surgeon, he did not at all rush me towards surgical intervention and instead provided a physical therapy plan as a first line of treatment. Lastly, it was easy to get an appointment and the office and follow-up experience was efficient. Dr. Barry is a knowledgeable and honest doctor who I'd recommend for orthopedic issues, particularly anything sports-related. read more

I was told by Kaiser I needed a shoulder surgery. I researched a solution involving a saline injection and Dr. Barry performed this. I have been pain free for about 4 years - no downtime. He was awesome to use this more conservative approach that saved me from a serious and debilitating surgery. read more

Dr. Barry is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon--your ankle or whatever else wild you will be in good hands here! His staff is incredible and very kind--Theresa helped us find time with Dr. Barry five days after a return from a Canadian ankle break, outpacing other orthopedic offices by 5-14 days. Everyone throughout the process was incredibly respectful and easy to work with (sadly, not the case for every office). Pre-surgery, Dr. Barry was incredibly patient and excellent teacher (withstanding deep and occasionally repeated questions from patient, girlfriend, and mother). He took the time not only to treat the broken ankle and laceration, but also to explain his thinking behind it. He was also responsive to patient worries and preferences (to undergo surgery ASAP). Surgery went smoothly with clear directions for post-surgery care. It was easy to get in touch when any worries or unexpected pain arose. Post-surgery has been great as well--his expertise as well as his forward-looking reassurances (emphasizing the eventual full return to activity) in the midst of a long recovery process have been much appreciated. Cannot recommend this office highly enough for the care and professionalism (he and all the staff suit up daily haha). Some notes on facilities: - Parking is Valet in a crowded little lot (confusingly there are several in a row on Geary). The overseer will demand your keys. They accept credit card. - Surgery center is across the street--convenient! - b. patisserie is a couple blocks away if you need a pick me up kougin amann :) - If you must buy medical equipment, give Craigslist a shot, where scooter that retails at $300 and rents at $60/week can be bought for $70 read more

Dr Barry is thorough, detailed, compassionate and an extremely qualified Surgeon. I have treated with him and all my family members have as well. I highly recommend him to anyone. read more

I've had a nagging pain in my elbow for 6 years which was recently diagnosed as severe tendinitis by way of an MRI. Dr Barry took the time to study my MRI in detail and come up with a treatment plan starting with conservative measures and only ending with surgery if they conservative approach doesn't work. He took the time explain details which perfectly met the level of my questions. I never felt rushed. I am so glad I went to see Dr Barry. All of his office staff was very friendly, quick, and helpful. He was professional and kind. He performed a quick procedure on me in his office and I could tell he was extremely skilled. Thanks Dr Barry! read more

I've had a very unfortunate experience with Dr. Barry, enough to make me want to warn people about him. He charged high fees for experimental injections in my knee and refused to work with my insurance co., which later told me he owes me money. He is still trying to bill me for money I'm told I don't owe, even though I've communicated twice with his billing people. Most seriously, I'm concerned that at least with me he acted as his own phlebotomist and at one point took blood from my inner wrist, which I later learned can cause nerve injuries. I have since moved to Mt. Tam Orthopedics which is comparatively wonderful in every way, so I would recommend that office and Dr. Shukla in particular. My knee has never felt better. read more

I was racing a bike race in Livermore, CA in April 2014. I crashed badly and was taken to a hospital for x-Rays. They determined that I had a badly broken collarbone. A friend recommended Dr. Barry. I called Dr. Barry on a Sunday afternoon set up an appointment for Monday am and had surgery later that day. Turns out I shattered my collarbone and it required some serious puzzle work to put it all back together. Dr. Barry put in a plate and several screws. My wife was waiting for me in the waiting room. When he came out to let her know everything went well she felt that he put her at ease and wasn't worried. I was back on the bike a week later (trainer rides). I don't have any issues wearing backpacks and I have no pain in the shoulder. Dr. Barry did an amazing job and returned me back to "normal." Thank you!! read more

I interviewed three orthopedic surgeons to do arthroscopic surgery on my knee, selected Dr. Barry, and I made the right pick. Clearly, he is an accomplished doctor. But he also has a great bedside manner, his office is clean and centrally located, and his office staff are friendly and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Barry read more

I'm pleased to have found Dr. Barry to treat my left shoulder. MRIs and X-rays showed partial and full thickness tears and some bone spurs. I wanted a second opinion and was able to get in to see him quickly, his staff was efficient and comforting, his exam was thorough and to the point. He's a doctor who knows his business and projects confidence. I scheduled the surgery at their surgery center and was pleased with the staff, facilities and care there. Once inside he took care of the known issues but also found a detached muscle that he fixed as well. My recovery to date is outpacing a single tear surgery done on my right shoulder two years ago...less pain, less swelling and faster recovery from the anesthesia. I attribute it to Dr. Barry's knowledge and skill (and Dr. Levy the anesthesiologist). The right tools, the right technique and the right surgeon all add up to a great experience. I'm starting physical therapy soon and look forward to hitting the links in 6-9 months. read more

Outstanding care. Had my shoulder done and could not be happier with the quality of care before during and after the procedure. My questions were all answered quickly and make me feel like I know what I was getting into for the surgery and recovery too. I'd never had surgery before so having the information I felt like I needed helped me a ton (and a tiny scar :) ). Office staff were also really friendly, responsive, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Barry and his team. read more

I went to Piers for breaks in my arm. He is an extremely knowledgeable person that is so personable and takes the time with his patients. His patient care is straight forward and solid, couldn't have asked for something better than the service he provides. My diagnosis was discussed and even gave me several avenues to take. This is a doctor who actually cares for patients and is there to truly help. I highly reccomend Piers,coming from someone that needs to possibly live in the doctors office. Joking aside, I couldn't be happier since i found someone as solid as this doctor. read more

This doctor is fabulous. He listens, takes his time explaining the details of the injury and treatment options. He doesn't jump to "needing surgery" as first line of treatment. I would highly recommend seeing him if you are looking for an orthopedic surgeon. I shattered a part of my radial head (bone connecting the forearm to the elbow) and need work done on my elbow. We are trying physical therapy for two weeks to see if we can work on full range of motion to prevent surgery. Great, personable doctor. read more

If you need any orthopaedic work done, Dr. Barry is as good as it gets. I was recently involved in a bicycle accident and I needed an evaluation of my shoulder to ensure no further precautions were required to be taken. I was hesitant about getting scheduling a check up because I wasn't sure how how early I can be seen without missing work. I considered a few other options, but in the end Dr. Barry and his staff were clearly the right choice. They efficiently scheduled me into their schedule, and I was able to be seen the day after the accident! It was no hassle at all. Dr. Barry was very understanding of the situation, and it became obvious that he has a lot of experience with sports related injuries as he was able to quickly determined what was wrong upon examination and took action to take care of it. He is very straight forward and gave very practical advice during my visit as well, even going a step further to explain which courses of action I could take in order to heal in a way that conformed to my extracurricular activities. He and his staff were very fast to follow up with results, and I was effectively taken care of in less than a day. My visit with Dr. Barry was the best thing to happen during my unfortunate accident, and the competent and friendly staff made the whole experience very easy. I highly recommend Dr. Barry to anyone considering orthopaedic or sports related care. read more

I had an accident at work that resulted in a 100% rupture of my distal biceps tendon (elbow) in January of '14. I went to Stanford ED right after the accident that resulted in my need to find an actual ortho surgeon. After calling multiple specialists in the city I was finally referred to Dr. Barry and I'm very lucky. I was able to get an appointment with him the day after calling. He performed a high-level exam which was all that was required to know exactly what the prognosis was. He had already performed over 25 of these types of surgeries to repair this type of injury - the injury is rare so finding a doctor that has this much experience is CRAZY lucky! I had surgery the day after my initial exam - he spent time answering all of my questions and providing as much detail as I wanted. He even asked me what type of procedure I wanted because there was a new procedure out there still in infancy so I chose the procedure that he had most of his experience in. Since the surgery he's been great - very responsive to my initial calls right after surgery due to pain, consistent follow-up visits have been a breeze, etc. For this type of injury to happen is rare and it sucks but Dr. Barry has made it a lot easier than it could've been. I won't be fully recovered for another year or so but I'm confident that with Dr. Barry's guidance I'm well on my way. Trust me when I say you can't go wrong in choosing Dr. Barry if you are ever in need of an ortho surgeon. read more

I was involved in a bike racing crash and I drove myself to the closest ER which was Modesto. While waiting in ER, I contacted a teammate of mine who had a recent shoulder injury and he told me not to do anything until I talk to the doctor, Piers Barry, that repaired his collarbone. Once I received my X-ray and I contacted Dr. Barry and despite it being a Saturday, he took my call and reviewed my X-ray that I had sent him digitally. Dr. Barry diagnosed the break as a type 2b distal clavicle fracture and walked me through my options of having surgery vs not having surgery. He suggested that I come into his office first thing Monday morning and he made himself available at 9:00 am. Dr. Barry and I are on the same bike racing team and I have gotten to know him personally over the last several years. He is one of the nicest, most unselfish people you will ever met but I didn't know him professionally and before I selected him as my doctor I wanted to conduct my own due diligence. As such, I chatted with several other teammates that had received care from Dr. Barry and a few of them actually had the same injury that I did and they all sang his praises. Two of them had collarbone surgery and they were back racing their bike and climbing onto the podium in no time. I also chatted with another orthopedic surgeon that highly recommended Dr. Barry and he also advised that I get a plate implanted over my clavicle. In addition, I chatted with a friend that broke his clavicle and he didn't get the operation done initially and after 3 weeks the bone wasn't healing properly so they then elected to have the operation. So after chatting with other patients of Dr. Barry and consulting with another doctor in the same line of work as Dr. Barry, I felt highly confident in his ability. After my visit with Dr. Barry on Monday, he pulled various strings to get my operation schedule for the very next day. Post Street Orthopedic and the operating area is a very efficient and professionally run group. Before the operation, Dr. Barry spent considerable time with me and my wife explaining the surgery, the process and the recovery. He made my wife feel very comfortable and at easy. The operation went according to plan and Dr. Berry followed up with me several times over the next week just to check on my recovery and pain, which was minimal considering the operation. Dr. Berry has perhaps the best "bedside manners" of any doctor that I have engaged with. He is confident in his skills and his calm demeanor makes you relax. It has now been 4 weeks since my surgery and even though I am still in a sling- I am visiting a physical therapist and my range of motion is coming back quickly. I couldn't be happier with my choice of working with Dr. Barry and I highly recommend him. read more

I had my appt with Dr. Barry this morning. My initial impression of the office was based on my interaction with his office manager, a beautiful young woman who was very gracious and helpful. Next, I met Dr. Barry's assistant next, I believe his name was Troy...also very pleasant and kind. We completed some of my medical history and talked about my chronic knee pain...in walks Dr. Barry with this wonderful smile and kind spirit. Dr. Barry's communication style with his patients is superb, he listens attentively, he asks questions and his facial expressions say I care and I want you to feel better. After listening to me, he explained some of the issues with my knee...he proposed a solution and he even explained why he chose this particular course of action. Before leaving, I felt some pain relief, I was so happy I hugged him! Everything about Dr. Barry's practice shows he is patient centered physician who is kind, caring, and very skilled at diagnosing and treating chronic knee problems. I feel blessed to have found Dr. Barry....he is a WONDERFUL physician and his staff are excellent. I wish I could give him ten stars! read more

I am a triathlete who broke my collarbone over a month ago. After reading all of his yelp reviews and doing some research, I knew Dr. Barry what the right person to fix my shoulder and get me back to racing. All of the reviews were spot on. Not only did Dr. Barry explain everything about my injury to me, but he also gave me a wide variety of options. I was able to get back to racing in no time! Also, his interns are very cute. read more

Dr. Barry has been helping me with a bad shoulder for over a year. Taking me through well guided stages of trying therapy and cortisone treatment to hold off surgery. He was very good about helping me judge what I could improve and not improve and when to decide it was time for surgery. I at last had him do the surgery in January. I am feeling great today! I have complete confidence and trust for Dr. Barry. He exudes confidence and a lot of knowledge. A visit is often an eye-opening lesson in physiology. And he is very positive. His smile brightens the room. I don't have many doctors who I feel understand me and my needs completely, but Dr. Barry really does. read more

I was frustrated with the slow healing process of my compound open fractured tibia after an accident where I was hit by a car while riding my bike. Dr Barry contacted me and came up with some options to help the healing process that I didn't know about. He was very communicative, sending me medical journal articles & explaining the process. He went over the top spending time walking me through the steps I need to take in order to help the healing. He is the most thorough & easily accessible doctor I have ever met. He frequently emailed & called me directly on my cell phone, sometimes on his own, but also returning my calls within the hour. read more

Surgery failed and had to be redone by a different provider.

I went to Piers to consult about severe sciatica pain I've been having. I have insurance with Kaiser, but I want to go to a highly regarded expert in sports medicine, someone who gets the importance of being active and who understands the balance between medical interventions and other more holistic approaches including stretching, physical therapy, training, alternative medicine and lifestyle changes. Piers has that perfect balance, a truly comprehensive approach. He takes you through the undeniable medical issues and ensures you understand where you are, what options you have and exactly how to get there. His "bedside" manner is a perfect as he makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. He has a unique ability to distill complex medical information and options into intelligible, easily digestible concepts. I can't recommend anyone more for their comprehensive knowledge, expertise, "bedside" manner and professionalism. read more