Richard Barth, M.D.

Dr. Barth is incredibly competent and kind; makes you feel confident in his treatment, which resolved my hand problems completely.

Very caring; provided thorough information on condition and what to expect from surgery. Did not rush and was sure to answer all my questions .

Dr. Barth takes the time to explain the procedure in all necessary detail and answer all your questions, which is very reassuring.

First visit. Staff was very welcoming and I was seen promptly. Precise and to the point. Conveyed the necessary info and presented the first recommended treatment which was performed. Enjoyed the visit.

Clear concise explanations and good advice as to the most prudent course

Dr. Barth is an extremely knowledgeable, caring doctor, and a very skilled surgeon. He listens to everything you have to say and wants to make sure he has answered all your questions. I highly recommend him.

I was having severe pain in my hand. I called at 9 am and I was seeing the doctor by 10.30. Really unusual service in this day and age.

Quick, and available to see.

First class. Great care and extremely professional when most other offices these days leave much to be desired.

Excellent physician

Prompt and paid attention. very thorough and clear in explaining issue and options.

Dr. Barth was extremely easy to talk with. I was able to get my questions answered, he is knowledgeable and most importantly he is personable.

Dr. Barth has performed many surgeries on my trigger fingers and the next surgery is coming up. Dr. Barth is an excellent physician and diagnostician, the best!

I’m back for the other hand. The first surgery went flawlessly with tremendous results.

Dr. Barth is attentive, informative and knowledgeable. He is professional and respectful.

Excellent hand surgeon. He skilled, considerate, helpful and very nice

Good listener and concise diagnosis and recommendation.

Dr. Barth, Is wonderful. His bedside manner is exceptional. I can't say enough positive statements.

A truly great doctor!

Stellar physician! Can diagnose problem almost immediately. Well-educated and affable. Is highly recommend.

Awesome physician. Took the time to explain what I have. I highly recommend Dr Barth for evaluation of hand issues. You can’t go wrong with him.

Laid back but brilliant surgeon, who follows up his patient's process with care!

Excellent Hand surgeon.

Excellent physician. One of the best in his field. Have had to use him many times unfortunately. Always great results.

Always the best!!

Excellent dedicated compassionate knowledgeable physician

Dr. Barth goes above and beyond for his patients. He is an enormous credit to his practice and I would recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Barth is smart, highly experienced and relational. I can’t imagine a more competent and lovely doctor.

Outstanding grasp of the injury and outstanding recommendations for treatment. Made me feel very secure in his care for my cracked ulna. Judy vandegriff

I feel so well cared for by Dr. Barth. He is knowledgeable, kind and responsive.

Dr Barth is an excellent doctor. Top notch skills, kind, explains everything carefully. His medical assistant and the X ray technician were also notably skilled and kind.

My best partner for fingers and hands.

Dr Barth is friendly, professional and efficient, and his diagnosis and treatment are spot on

Very clear, decisive, and problem-solving / action-oriented.

Dr. Barth is a great doctor and his manner is so comforting. He thoroughly explains the problem and lets you know pretty much what the outcome will be.

I can't remember the last time a doctor said to me: "Have I answered all your questions"? Great doc!

Dr. Barth is an exceptional surgeon, very knowledgeable and skilled, a superb professional and extremely personable. Always on time.

Dr. Barth was wonderfully attentive and instructive. Just what I had hoped for.

THE BEST!

Dr Barth is the best!

Outstanding

Knowledgeable, efficient, kind, helpful and supportive. Excellent doctor.

He was great - very thorough, answered questions, explained all my options clearly.

Great perspective on my situation. Hope to see him again soon.

Direct and to the point, informative and patient friendly.

Very knowledgeable & pleasant.

Dr. Barth is welcoming, understand, clear, to the point. Friendly and overall an outstanding orthopedic surgeon who has guided me through several injuries for over eight years. I trust ham and know O can count in him to help me with all my related orthopedicic issues.

He knows everything.

Knowledgeable Skillful Friendly

Dr. Barth is terrific. He is attentive and took his time walking through the diagnosis and treatment. Just a great doc.

Dr. Barth is very professional, and he doesn’t rush while explaining what he thinks is the problem and how to treat it. I highly recommend him and everyone at WOSM!

Thorough, thoughtful, kind, and a steady hand!

Quick, very professional and polite.

Very efficient, took me on time,

Very good man

Professional, personable and on time.

Very personable

He’s great! Cares a lot about his patients.

Very efficient and professional. Took time to be certain all my questions were answered.

Dr. Barth is excellent and a good communicator.

Very knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind. Couldn't be any better!

Dr Barth is easy to talk to, a good listener and an excellent practitioner

Excellent

answered all questions//was very calm and supportive

Quick, pleasant and to the point

Great surgeon!

Great doctor!

he saw me quickly and was clear and direct in his advice

Very caring, professional and an expert in issues relating to hand/arm.

Professional, takes time with you, and he is delightful. Servic desk personnel are also very personable.

Quickly grasped the situation, gave me choices and we moved forward with the way I selected. Answered all my questions.

Always a good visit--medically competent and confidence inspiring.

I was told to be early, and was early, then was kept waiting for an hour to have five minutes with Dr. Barth.

Quick visit. Whole experience from surgery through follow-up has been positive.

Fantastic surgeon and always pleasant and efficient.

Efficient, informative, personable, knowledgeable and timely

Dr Barth is always knowledgeable, caring and polite and never insists for surgery as a quick solution. Over the years he’s the only dr I ‘put my hands in’.

Great communications, inspires confidence

Excellent surgeon: passionate and compassionate.

Communicative, informative, helpful, and personable. Not your normal doctor.

Very thorough, straightforward diagnosis.

Dr Barth is an excellent doctor.

Dr Barth n his office staff are “the best” in what they do

Very thorough

Very competent and pleasant. Dealt with my hand problem quickly and successfully.

Dr. Barth listens to everything I have to say and ask. And he asks about how I am doing. He wants to know how I am doing not just check a box that he followed up with me.

Always the person to go to when you have a hand or wrist issue !

Dr. Barth is the best for surgery on fingers and hands. I am NOT exaggerating. He's also super nice.

Listened carefully, diagnosed thoroughly, and gave reasonable options

For the record...I am an active 70 year old male. I swim 1800 to 1900 meters a day, I cycle, light weight training, and walk regularly. I am always concerned that health care professionals do not take life style into consideration...and approach treatment more holistically. They look the age without interest in or consideration of life style elements. Mature people are often just written off as being old. Many of us are living very active lives and when something occurs with our bodies, our interests is in a holistic recovery plan that allows us to resume our favorite activities. This is just a general observation based on recent interactions with health care professionals. No aspersions intended.

First time seeing Dr. Barth. Had an excellent office visit. He made me feel very comfortable with discussing my health issue and took the time to share numerous options for treatment. I am returning for invasive treatment and no doubt he is the right doctor and I am confident I will experience great results.

Excellent experience. Dr. Barth listens well, engages deeply, is contemporary in his approach, and is expert in his craft.

Dr. Barth is outstanding! He did a superb job putting my shattered elbow back together. Kind, compassionate and professional.

Dr. Barth and staff are caring people…

I greatly appreciated the time he spent with me--and that he came back again to check to see if I had any questions.

Dr. Barth is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and has a terrific manner. He makes sure I have answers to all my questions. I never feel rushed.

He listens, he clearly explains and asks questions. He is engaging and sets expectations.

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable, loved his “less is best” attitude for my 95 year old mom.

Very easy to talk to. Exceptionally competent.

When you need a hand, he’s the guy.

Personable and down to earth. Advised against unnecessary procedures. We had a very good experience..

Just like last time. Speedy, friendly , professional.

He is a superb doctor. Very thoughtful in his diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Barth was very easy to talk with and truly listened to my description of my medical problem and questions.

Excellent doctor. Would highly recommend for any elbow, wrist, or hand problem.

Dr. Barth was kind and reassuring without being condescending. Thorough, professional, and encouraged my questions.

thorough and caring

Very professional, took his time to explain my options on my rupture tendon finger.

Explained everything — was thorough and gave options how to treat.

A terrific physician!

Recommend Dr Barth without hesitation

Dr. Barth is an excellent hand surgeon-well-trained and effective.

Excellent, in all respects.

He is the best.. great Doctor and wonderful human!!

Clear, articulate, listens well, practical. Grateful bc he diagnosed broken wrist bone missed in ER.

Knowledgeable, informative and courteous - very helpful.

Very knowledgeable, kind, patient.

Dr. Barth is excellent. He has great bedside manners, explains things well, and makes one feel like my health and decisions about it are a team effort.

Very knowledgeable and patient.

Very informative and presented different options for treatment. Highly recommend him.

Took time to address my issue.

From reception to meeting Mia and Dr. Barth. the experience was most pleasant. Once reviewing my x-rays, Dr. Barth knew the exact diagnosis, & the correct method of treatment.

Dr. Barth is amazing. He takes time to clearly explain all aspects of a diagnosis and recommended treatment, while also encouraging patient questions. One of the best experiences I’ve had with a doctor ever.

I am sure he tires of the same problems over and over. It was probably my fault for not asking if he would recommend exercises to keep my thumb limber. He was in and out in 5-7 minutes.

Great bedside manner, excellent doctor!

A gifted physician who strikes a perfect balance between giving plenty of good information and listening to his patient. Exemplary.

Funny-respectful-excellent at his work. No waiting time which means he respects my time as much as his

Smart, friendly, and immediately diagnosed my problem. Very pleased with the service and help.

vary personable and academically astute. The best!!!

Great service. I was able to get an appointment quickly and was in and out in relatively short order.

Dr. Barth, and WOSM are among the best in the DMV. Thorough exam, explains things thoroughly, and solicits patient's questions. I never feel rushed, and always feel well cared for.

Immediately made me feel so welcome that my first visit felt like my tenth. A true mensch!

He is the BEST

Outstanding surgeon. Communicates well, very focused on the patient.

On time, answered all questions, information and directions very clear. Highly recommend!

always present the options in a clear, concise manner

Dr Barth is kind and very knowledgeable. He explains his diagnosis and treatment options clearly.

great experience

Listened to my concerns, was personable and professional.

Very professional , explains the condition and has very good bedside manners.

I sought care with Dr. Barth for a second opinion. He is a good communicator, patient, personable. He doesn't rush out of the visit. Hoping my injury heals up, fingers crossed :-)

Professional with great knowledge also he had great bedside manner .??

Dr. Barth is both kind & very professional. He balances this very well. He considers your entire circumstances when he chooses methods of treatment. I have very complete trust in his judgement in regards to decision making. This is an ultimate professional . He looks at the overall picture & makes decisions based on your overall life circumstances at your time of life & circumstances. I truly appreciate all of his professional decisions & opinions. Sincerely, Cathy Parker

Thorough, approachable, professional.

Very knowledgeable and good at communication.

Dr. Barth is one of the most competent and caring physicians I have ever met …and I have worked in healthcare for over 25 years!

He’s brilliant. I’m a repeat patient—so pleased to have him as my surgeon! He’s the best!

There is no one better than Dr. Barth. He is compassionate and listens to the patient.

Staff so friendly and professional, Dr. Barth was amazing, asking questions, suggestion all kind of solutions. I really recommend Doctor Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

He listens, engages and explains clearly. He was very pleasant

It is not fun to go to the doctor, but Dr Barth's care and genuine concern for one's health make it easier.

Dr. Barth is terrific . He is a good listener and it is easy to explain your problem to him. He also has a good sense of humor that helps ease any tension you might have about your concerns.

1st visit - Personable, good communicator. Believe he is using the correct healing approach. Hope so :-) The PA: kind & patient.

Kind and knowledgeable. Listens to patients.

Very small weight time both in waiting & exam rooms, RX for PT and meds given/ sent timely

Did a good job explaining treatment options

The best hand surgeon ever! And an excellent and very kind person

Wonderful experience! Dr. Barth is kind & professional. He is explained my son's injury and treatment in a way that he could understand & easily relate to. Thank you for all your caring! Your expertise & kindness is greatly appreciated!

One of the finest medical professionals who treats patients with respect and kindness.

He has cared for us through multiple surgeries to repair our bodies. We appreciate his care and humor.

Great Dr. but in and out of the room a little fast

Excellent in every way!

Dr, Barth quickly assessed my break and presented the course of treatment. He, also, provided me with a copy of my X-ray to take with me as I will be on vacation during the time when I need to wear a split. Great service and effective treatment with clear and succinct explanations. explanation

He is outstanding as a person and as a doctor. Will recommend him without reservations

Personable. Good communication.

Over the years I have returned to see Dr Barth and will be visiting him again shortly. That says I think highly of him

Very professional and caring.

Great doctor Very professional

Professional.good listener, never hurried, excellent attitude, very good at what he does.

Not only does Dr. Barth have a reputation as best hand surgeon in Washington, but he also takes the time and interest to fully explain the procedures he recommends.

Provided excellent service on my hand pain. Greatly appreciate his seeing me on short notice.

Kind, efficient, knowledgeable.

He is the best! Both as a surgeon and in the office. I have referred many friends to him.

Excelent Dr. Barth, I have been his patient for over 20 years

I saw 3 hand surgeons and he was the only one who would have fused my thumb. I didn’t use him

Super responsive. Provided great explanation.

simply the best

Dr. Barth is friendly and knowledgeable. He did surgery on my broken wrist a few years ago with great results. Now i have a torn ligament in my finger and he has me is a splint.

Just had my first

Dr. Barth is absolutely the best orthopedic physician and surgeon within at least a 100-mile radius from DC, period, full stop! Thanks for being in practice!

He’s the man!

Dr. Barth and his assistant Mia are always highly competent, informative, courteous, pleasant and helpful. I believe he has now successfully treated all 10 of my fingers w/o surgery so far.

Dr. Barth was very thorough in explaining my issue. I was impressed that he was not pushing any treatment at this time.

Excellent doctor

very good

Dr. Barth provides excellent patient care and surgical skills. Mia, Dr. Barth's assistant, is also excellent at keeping everything running smoothly, and ensuring good communications between Dr. Barth and his patients. No detail is too small.

Great. Always does a great job

Dr Barth is excellent!

Excellent as always!

I give the highest marks to Dr. Barth. A great professional. Knowledgeable, efficient, respectful, and a nice sense of humor.

Dr. Barth was excellent. Great bedside manner and took the time to explain the recovery process and necessary physical therapy.

Dr. Barth always takes the time to explain all the options and the pros and cons of each.

I have always had a positive experience with Dr Barth...today included.

All around excellence.

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Thorough, compassionate care!

Dr. Barth has helped me tremendously by the surgery he recently performed on my right hand. I have gone from almost constant pain and poor ability to being free of pain and able to function comfortably on a daily basis. I am beyond grateful.

Excellent doctor who takes the time to ensure patients understand the diagnosis and all treatment options.

Dr. Barth is a wonderful doctor. He’s very thorough, understanding and accommodating.

Dr. Barth is a wonderful doctor. The surgery he performed to stabilize my broken wrist went smoothly and my recovery has been excellent. His manner is exceptional - he explains things clearly, asks questions, listens to me, and shows understanding of and empathy for my experience. I have felt respected and well cared for.

Dr Barth is fantastic. The way he explains things and provides a calming influence is amazing

spectacular...

Well done

Dr Barth is friendly, easy going and very easy to talk to. He is knowledgeable and takes the time to explain your condition and treatment options without pushing a decision. He has always seen me VERY promptly and I’ve never felt rushed.

My first visit went well. I look forward to further interactions with Dr. Barth and the WOSM staff.

Dr. Barth is warm, caring, intelligent and skilled.

Friendly, Knowledgable, Diagnosed Explained procedure before hand and explained the followup

Professional, knowledgeable, excellent bedside manner. Highly recommend!

Professional and knowledgeable. Explained my problem and the treatment.

First rate!,,

Professional, friendly, To the point.

Exceptional physician

Dr. Barth is fantastic!

I am very pleased with the results of the surgery and how well I did.

Dr Barth is an outstanding surgeon and a caring Dr. I can't thank him enough.,

Although initially Dr. Barth seemed somewhat rushed and impatient in hearing my story, he provided me with some informative pamphlets that described my affliction and he later sat down and spent the time with me that I felt was appropriate to understanding my condition.

Dr. Barth rocks????

Very personable and thorough.

Have confidence in his judgment-has friendly personality

Dr Barth was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I appreciated his wait and see attitude regarding my issue.

Outstanding bedside manner, knowledgeable, skilled surgically. I rate him as top notch.

thank you

Dr Barth is the premier orthopedic surgeon in this region and the East Coast generally, maybe beyond. Anytime he’s on the case re my writs or hand, it’s clear why!

Dr. Barth listens and is very responsive. A terrific doctor!

Dr. Barth is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He explained my issue very clearly and what the treatment plan will be, and then assured me that he would be there for any problems and would take care of me. I know this is true, because 15 years ago, he cleaned up a mess in my hand that another Doctor worked on and couldn’t solve. He never gave up and came through for me.

So personal, so professional al, kind and pain free

Dr. Barth is excellent. He answers any and all questions with great patience and offers the patient options without any pressure to have surgery. His staff is great as well.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your caring and excellent surgical expertise! It is very much appreciated and loved!

Very friendly and efficient.

He’s the best! Very caring, thorough & professional!!!!!

Very pleasant and professional and competent and just like his father

Rapid, to the point service

Excellent Dr, excellent service, accommodating. Great office stafff.

Dr. Barth was informative and offered several options for treatment. Very helpful! Thanks.

appreciated the very prompt service-diagnosis was quick and treatment done on the spot. Hand problem solved in one visit.

Amazing, patient and kind! My daughter has seen him twice now and he makes her feel very comfortable and answers all of her questions and concerns! Highly recommend Dr. Barth

His talking does not make patients feel good. For example telling me that the discomfort i feel in the finger is nothing and all is in my head (!)

Very knowledgeable, warm, kind, terrific!

Friendly, never rushed, with competence that gives the patient real assurance.

Extremely busy office, ran one hour behind. Didn't wait for topical pain med to work before needle procedure in my hand. I have been going here for 6 years but something has changed. The doctor has lost the bedside manner..

Dr. Barth is a great physician. He listens, and gives clear explanations of what is going on with your problem. His manner is kind and understanding.

Terrific physician and excellent counsel.

Excellent experience. Easy to explain and to provide help

Nobody better

Excellent and quick ! Would back for any similar Otto issues👏😳🤗

True professional. Calm, reassuring and Came through even with COVID-19 all the fears.

Knowledgeable, kind, compassionate

always professional and accommodating

WOSM surgeons are the best.

Dr Barth is wonderful!!

Clear and thorough evaluation of wrist problem. Attention to earlier injury. Follow up instructions after surgery good and staff attentive. Expectations concise without misconceptions.

Dr. Barth is always the consummate professional. He is also super friendly and practical.

Very pleased with Dr. Barth, who doesn't talk down to his patients, and doesn't prescribe treatments if he doesn't think they will help. Explanations were clear.

excellent !!

Terrific

excellent doctor

Great bedside manner

Highly recommend Dr. Barth!

Most outstanding. The ultimate professional and a wonderful hand Surgeon

He is the best. Excellent bed side manners. Knowledgeable

great doctor and very informative and helpful

Quick, decisive and great clinician

Wonderful care from Dr. Barth. I found him to be patient and he explained everything clearly. Staff is also very friendly and caring.

Excellent care following a procedure as well as during a small surgery.

Dr. Barth has helped with treat a ton of professional athletes, my family and now he performed surgery on me. He is a true talent. - Greg Smith Former Head Athletic Trainer Washington Capitals

thoughtful, patient, expert, empathetic

Excellent communications; personable, knowledgeable

Always very professional

great, thorough doctor

wonderful wonderful

Great doctor/patient rapport

Outstanding,extremely knowledgeable,very professional,,and courteous.

Very Goooood doctor. !!!

Superb! Dr. Barth treated my fractured wrist professionally and expertly.

Dr. Barth and surgery center were fantastic. Nice people there!

An excellent and caring doctor!

Dr Barth is very sympathetic, listens well to patients, and explains carefully. His assistant Alex is also really great-very helpful and personable. Dr. Barth did a great job repairing my severely arthritic thumb.

Thoughtful, carefully considered relevant info and gave sound advice.

A doctor with the world class skills, latest technology, but an old-time family-doctor-type manner. The best

The Best doctor ever !!!fixed my hand right up..

Very smart and concise. A great doctor.

Very accommodating, friendly really knows what he is saying doing and how to best help. I do a different kind of job with my hands and he has made it possible to continue the work i do, i am very much indebted to him and his expertise.

Dr.Barth has helped me on more than one occasion with my shoulders. I appreciate his friendly and relaxed demeanor.

You are the best!!!!

An excellent Dr. who has the time to explain your condition and if available, treatment options.

Very direct, helpful, reassuring.

Prompt for appts. Listens to the patient first before ogfrt

Dr. Barth is superb. He treated me for trigger finger, my wife for a major injury to the tendons in her hand and carpal tunnel, and our Son-in-Law for a job related hand injury. Our experience has been uniformly excellent. Highest recommendation!

I appreciate Dr. Barth’s clear and thorough explanations and his presentation of the pros and cons of all the options available for treatment.

Dr. Barth's knowledge and expertise are excellent, and he fully addresses each issue raised.

Great bedside manner. I have had surgery on both hands with excellent results.

A fantastic surgeon . He has done a number of operations on me and family members, always with excellent results. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

Dr. Barth is great!

Dr. Barth performed both carpal tunnel and ulnar release surgery On my dominant left arm. I Was able to read resume walking with my walker immediately. .

I completely trust Dr. Barth. He always takes time to make a thoughtful diagnosis and treatment plan and answer any questions.

Personable and professional, highly recommended

Very professional, very personable, and clearly explained my procedure. Most satisfied, would use him again if the need arose

Friendly, sympathetic, efficient

Thanks for all the help with my hand!

Dr. Barth is the consummate professional. I could not possible be more pleased with Dr. Barth as my doctor as well as his wonderful "bedside manner."

Very thorough on the explanation of my hand issues and provided the various options for treatment.

I was anticipating a painful experience but Dr. Barth is so experienced and patient. It was a breeze.

Dr. Barth was exceptionally professional. He answered all questions of both mine and my husband's, he did not rush us, and comforted both of us before my surgery.

EXCEPTIONAL DOCTOR!

I have reviewed his treatment for 20 years for large companies and insurance carriers and knew he was the best hand surgeon in the DC Region. I recently broke my wrist and he fixed it with perfect surgery! A+

My minor surgery was very successful. I was very happy with Dr. Barth's skills.

Dr. Barth was great. Very easy to talk to, and the procedure went very, very well. I would write more right now, but he operated on my hand.

I am confident that Dr Barth is THE expert.

Dr. Barth is great. Humor, grace and he knows what he's doing.

Extremely helpful and I highly recommend him

Fantastic service. Always on time and extremely patient and helpful.

Thanks for fixing my problem. I have really enjoyed your friendly manner.

Dr. Barth is not only the top surgeon in his field, but he really takes time to connect with each patient. He listens and is present with you, regardless of his workload - a rare thing these days. Skilled, knowledgeable and empathic.

Doctor Barth was great, however signing paperwork was absolutely ridiculous. Redundant

Kind Respectful Explained both the injury and the treatment clearly and answered questions directly Emphasized his availability should any problem or concern arise

Dr . Barth and his team are very knowledgeable, focus on all my concerns and very friendly!

Very knowledgeable and very nice bedside manner. Dr. Barth thoroughly explains his diagnosis and treatment and patiently answers any questions.

Very knowledgeable, personable and no-nonsense doctor who EMPHASIZES when to stop taking nsaid medication if prescribed.

A terrific doctor who explains things clearly and listens well. He’s a delightful guy and, at least for me, an excellent surgeon.

Today was my first visit, and I was apprehensive and didn't know what to expect. Hopefully, we are on the way to a successful doctor/patient relationship.

Thoughtful and compassionate care! The few times I have been to see Dr. Barth he demonstrated a warm and genuine concern for my well-being. That demeanor is very important to me as a patient. Bravo!

Great doctor. Always very pleasant. I also like that he uses invasive procedure as the last resort

Super caring doctor. I had gone to Dr. Barth after another doctor had told me I’d have to live with a bent finger following 8 weeks of treatment. Dr. Barth performed a miracle .

Excellent in every way.