MB, FRCP
Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialist
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40 years of experience
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4UL
5 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Gerry Saldanha, Dr Adam Harris
Live bookings available
40 years of experience
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4UL
5 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Gerry Saldanha, Dr Adam Harris
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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.
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University of London
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Graduated 1986
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Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
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Dr Dennis Barnes shows a professional, kind, and friendly manner, helping patients feel at ease and providing clear explanations. He offers thorough care, obtaining detailed medical histories and discussing test results for complex conditions. Some patients note he speaks fast, which can cause understanding difficulty. Overall, patients trust his expertise for effective management of diabetes and various thyroid disorders.
Dr Barnes has been incredibly helpful, from my initial DKA episode right through to my diagnosis and plans going forward. He had clearly read and studied my medical history beforehand, spent a long time explaining everything thoroughly and I felt all my questions were answered. A truly kind doctor who goes well above and beyond - I would highly recommend Dr Barnes to any patient.
I have found Dr Barnes to be an excellent physcian. His knowledge and experience of the thyroid and replacement medication, has benefited me enormously. He listened fully to the problems I was having. I trialled a combination therapy of T4 and T3, which has improved my energy levels and decreased my blood pressure. I feel that Dr Barnes really cares about his patient. An extrememly kind man who is very thorough with his diagnosis and he is unstinting in his care.

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An amazing consultation . Really friendly yet professional treatment . I really felt listened to and everything was thoroughly examined and explained . Thank you

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Dr Barnes has been a great support from initial diagnosis through to a treatment plan. Dr Barnes is thorough with his tests to confirm the root cause of health issues. Dr Barnes consultations are of a professional nature and calming demeanour.

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I found Dr Barnes to be very thorough and was really friendly and took great care in ensuring that I understood what the results all meant. Sometimes the medical abbreviations and terminology can be a bit confusing but he took the time to explain everything in detail. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dr Barnes as I felt I was treated well by him and his team.

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Dr Barnes was very thorough and knowledgeable and I felt like I was in good hands. He listened to me and understood my concerns. I was very impressed with his professionalism and bedside manner. I highly recommend him.

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This was a telephone conversation with a Dr I have been associated with for nearly 30 years. His advice has always excellent and his advice invaluable.

Thank you for the kind feedback. It has been a pleasure for me to have been involved in your medical management over the years.
Dr. Barnes is very warm, interested, friendly, professional, caring.. He really listened to me and I felt very safe as a patient. I have every confidence in him as a doctor, and trusting judgement for future investigations..

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Dr Barnes was on time. He was very clear about the process to be followed and ensured that he had obtained all relevant records an information. He tried to use the time and costs wisely by leveraging other parallel appointments. Most importantly, i found him to be professional, courteous and through.

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I have been a patient of Dr Barnes for at least 15 years, he has been consistently kind and attentive and has always responded promptly to any requests. I would highly recommend him.

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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 Medic...
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Dr Gerry Saldanha
NeurologistI 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
Dr Adam Harris
GastroenterologistWhat are Dr Dennis Barnes's reviews like?
Dr Dennis Barnes's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 274 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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