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Dr. Barbara Turner, MD

Dr. Barbara Turner, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Barbara Turner, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Kensington, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities Holy Cross Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 83 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (83 reviews)

Kaiser Permanente Kensington Medical Center

10810 Connecticut Ave Kensington, MD 20895

Dr. Turner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Turner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Turner

4.5

83 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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MD – Jan 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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TH in Kensington , MD – Nov 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Washington DC – Feb 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Eve in Germantown – Oct 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Adreinne in Rockville, MD – Aug 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Washington, DC – Jul 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Silver Spring, MD – Jun 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jess in Silver Spring, MD – May 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rockville, MD – Jan 31, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barberton, OH – Feb 29, 2016
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus

    Medical School, 1990
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Dr. Turner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Kaiser Permanente Kensington Medical Center

    Kaiser Permanente Kensington Medical Center10810 Connecticut Ave Kensington, MD 20895
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Virginia Hospital Center

      1701 N George Mason Dr
      Arlington, VA 22205
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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    • Holy Cross Hospital

      1500 Forest Glen Rd
      Silver Spring, MD 20910
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

      Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

      Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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