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Dr Dennis Barnes

Dr Dennis Barnes

Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialist, General Medicine Doctor

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4UL

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38 years of experience
Verified profile
38 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.96

156 patient reviews

3 professional endorsements

4.97
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.95
Explanation

255 recommendations for:

Thyroid Problems(69)
Diabetes(29)
General Medicine(22)
Other(135)

Recent patient review

20 Mar 2024

Brilliant explanation of condition, clearly outlining options available to me. I have had this...

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About

Dr Dennis Barnes has been a Consultant Physician with an interest in Diabetes & Endocrinology since 1996. His research interest was in diabetic kidney disease and he remains a member of the European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group. He was Clinical Lead in Diabetes & Endocrinology at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells (MTW) NHS Trust from 2007 - 2012 and has broad experience in all general areas of Diabetes & Endocrinology.

Dr. Barnes retired from his NHS post at MTW NHS Trust in February 2021 but continues to see patients in the private sector. During his time at MTW NHS Trust, he helped to develop a number of local specialist diabetes services, including the largest Insulin Pump Service in Kent.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Barnes is a passionate educator and takes an active role in medical education and is an MRCP PACES Examiner. He has also been appointed as a Visiting Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University in 2021.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Thyroid Problems (27%)
  • Diabetes (11%)
  • General Medicine (9%)
  • Hypothyroidism (9%)
  • Hormone Disorders (Male) (6%)
  • Others (38%)

Subspecialties
  • Diabetes

All conditions and treatments
  • Thyroid Problems
  • General Medicine
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hormone Disorders (Male)
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Addison's Disease
  • Adrenal Disease
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Graves' Disease
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Adrenocorticotropin Stimulation Tests (ACTH)
  • Synacthen Test
  • Dexamethasone Suppression Test
  • Pituitary Function Test
  • Video Consultation

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3121393


Qualifications
  • MBBS, Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School, London 1986
  • MRCP, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1989
  • FRCP, Royal College of Physicians, UK, 2001

Memberships:

  • British Medical Association
  • Medical Protection Society
  • Diabetes UK
  • European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group
  • European Association for Study of Diabetes

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £240
  • Follow-up appointment: £135

insurers
  • health-on-line
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Cigna
  • Saga Insurance
  • CS Healthcare
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Legal & General
  • Norwich Union
  • Groupama
  • April
  • The Exeter
  • General Medical
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • The PHC
  • Four Points Assistance

Location

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Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital

4.82
(71)
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
Monday
17:30 - 20:00
Tuesday
13:50 - 20:00
Wednesday
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Reviews

All reviews(156)
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Filter by condition:
Thyroid Problems (67)
Diabetes (29)
General Medicine (22)
Hypothyroidism (22)
Hormone Disorders (Male) (15)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

156 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Brilliant explanation of condition, clearly outlining options available to me. I have had this condition for 13 years and no one has explained things to me with such clarity with regards to treatment.

20 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Graves' Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Barnes has an excellent manner. He is engaging, even enthusiastic, with an obvious passion for his profession.

06 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Diabetes

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found my consultation with Dr Dennis Barnes to be very helpful. He is very easy to talk to and he is a very experienced practitioner.

29 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Type 2 Diabetes
Hormone Disorders (Male)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I would highly recommend Dr Barnes for anyone suffering with thyroid conditions or wider hormonal concerns. He is very kind and thorough, he always makes sure I understand what we have discussed and really listens to what I have to say or issues I am facing. He has helped me get on top of my thyroid condition and find a medicine that works for me and I will continue to go back to him to monitor my condition over the next few years now that it is stable. I couldn’t recommend him more highly and I am very grateful for how much better I feel now my condition is being properly managed!

28 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He has an easy going bedside manner and his explanations are easy to understand

28 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hormone Disorders (Male)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been looked after by Dr Barnes for the past few year, specifically for Diabetes. I have found Dr Barnes extremely helpful. His explanations are clear and precise enabling me to understand and make decisions on my health. I highly recommend Dr Barnes.

28 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Type 2 Diabetes

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have seen Dr Barnes for many years now. He is always cheerful and charming . He makes one feel extremely at ease . He is very thorough with his recall of information and will read through all the previous notes meticulously. He pays great attention to detail. He will review and recommend accordingly. He will explain results in language that can be easily understood. He will also be prompt in sending e mails both to his patients and GP’s. A true professional.

21 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hypothyroidism
Graves' Disease
Thyroid Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Barnes was very professional, the consultation was in depth, I would recommend!

19 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hormone Disorders (Male)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Barnes is very friendly and always puts me at ease. He seems extremely knowledgeable and explains issues very clearly. Over many years he has helped me manage my diabetes very well and he liaises promptly and clearly with my GP.

19 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Diabetes

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I am fortunate to have been under the care of Dr Barnes for some years. I have found him to be thoughtful, an excellent listener and diagnostician and he has devised treatments that deal with various conditions that suit me perfectly. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

17 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Problems
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Endocrinology & Diabetes (3)
Thyroid Problems (2)
Pituitary Disorders (2)
Adrenal Disease (2)

3 endorsements

Dr Barnes is a highly experienced Physician with over 30 years working in busy acute NHS Hospital Trusts. He is universally respected by colleagues and provides excellent advice to fellow workers and patients. He has unstintingly worked to improve the lives of his patients, and he has been instrumental in developing new patient centred services and educational aids for patients and doctors. He has contributed to the education and training of doctors and allied healthcare professionals throughout his career to date. He keeps himself up to date and adheres to the GMC principles of Good Medical Practice, and the duties of a doctors registered with the General Medical Council. He is a safe pair of hands and I have no reservations recommending this doctor.

18 May 2021
Endorsed for
Endocrinology & Diabetes

Dr Gerry Saldanha

Neurology
Is a colleague

I have worked with Dennis Barnes for almost 25 years. He is a very experienced, wise and extremely capable consultant colleague. What he doesn't know about endocrinology is not worth knowing! I have no hesitation in asking him to see my patients with metabolic or hormone problems.

12 May 2021
Endorsed for
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Thyroid Problems
Pituitary Disorders
+ 3 more

Dr Adam Harris

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

Dr Barnes provides excellent care.

06 Jun 2018
Endorsed for
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Thyroid Problems
Pituitary Disorders
+ 2 more

Professor Graeme Catto

Renal Medicine (Nephrology)
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Dr Dennis Barnes's reviews like?

Dr Dennis Barnes's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 156 reviews

What languages does Dr Dennis Barnes speak?

Dr Dennis Barnes speaks English

Where is Dr Dennis Barnes located?

Dr Dennis Barnes primarily practices at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, located at Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
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What are Dr Dennis Barnes working hours?

Dr Dennis Barnes is working Monday (17:30 - 20:00), Tuesday (13:50 - 20:00)

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