About Me

Region’s Only Urogynecologist

As the region’s first and only fellowship-trained and board-certified urogynecologist, Dr. Barker provides specialized care for women with pelvic floor disorders.

Areas of Interest

  • Incontinence or loss of bladder or bowel control
  • Prolapse of the bladder, rectum, uterus or vagina
  • Complications from prior pelvic surgery
  • Emptying disorders
  • Pelvic pain including bladder or urethral pain
  • Overactive bladder
  • Female sexual dysfunction

Treatment Options

  • Botox therapy
  • MonaLisa Touch™ painless vaginal laser treatment
  • Hidden Scar hysterectomy
  • Neuromodulation therapy
  • Nonsurgical therapies
  • Physical therapy and biofeedback
  • Robotic-assisted surgery

Urogynecologic Surgeon

If your condition requires surgery, count on Dr. Barker’s extensive training in vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery. He specializes in female reconstructive surgery for incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

Sexual Medicine Program

In collaboration with Avera Cancer Institute and providers across the Avera system, Dr. Barker offers the region’s first and only Sexual Medicine Program. This innovative program provides comprehensive and holistic care for women who experience pain during intercourse following cancer treatment, birth, surgery or trauma.

Postpartum Wellness Program

The Postpartum Wellness Program provides care for:

  • Wound breakdown
  • Accidental loss of gas and stool
  • Urinary incontinence
  • 3rd and 4th degree obstetrical tears
  • Obstetrical fistulas
  • Postpartum urinary retention
  • Pain with intercourse
  • Pelvic pain

Our treatment plan may include physical therapy, dietary recommendations, medications, or surgical intervention.

Evaluation at our clinic will provide access to a variety of specialists including a fellowship-trained urogynecologist, colorectal surgeon, pelvic floor physical therapists, wound care specialists, women’s health psychologist, and sexual therapist.

Personal Advice & Interests

Dr. Barker advises patients to take time to sit back, relax and enjoy life. In his free time, Dr. Barker enjoys spending time with his family, riding horses and reading.

Experience

Education

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, Medical School

Residency

University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Madison, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Fellowship

Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Certifications

  • American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Board Certified-Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Reviews

We value patient feedback and are committed to providing you with information, so you can make informed decisions about your health care, physicians and other providers in your care journey. Patient ratings and comments are gathered from the post-visit experience survey. Learn more.

August 31, 2025
Dr. Barker was very courteous, professional and helpful. My nurse prior to and after the procedure was phenomenal!
August 30, 2025
Friendly and I am very well taken care of !
August 30, 2025
I am impressed every single time I walk in this office. From reception to provider, everything is top notch
August 28, 2025
Dr. Barker is an extremely knowledgeable and highly qualified physician. He has been instrumental in assisting me with my issues and is very caring regarding my medical history. I would highly recommend him to anyone regarding Urogynocology issues!!
August 25, 2025
Dr Barker was easy to talk to. He seemed really intelligent and caring. Told me he was going to refer me to another specialist. Got a call the next day.
August 24, 2025
Very good experience
August 23, 2025
Was all good
August 21, 2025
Everything went well
August 21, 2025
Very good
August 16, 2025
I understand busy clinic just wish I could have quicker appts.
August 14, 2025
They made me feel very comfortable!!
August 13, 2025
Dr Barker and staff are wonderful.
August 10, 2025
Amazing. Listened to my issues I was having and made a referral to another doctor that treats the problem
August 10, 2025
I was overwhelmed by its findings. Dr was good but fast. I wasn't following to much going on
July 17, 2025
Everyone was very nice and caring
July 14, 2025
Dr Barker is just awesome. Kind, caring, great listener and everything you would want in a doctor.
July 14, 2025
I came to Dr. Barker's office for a 2nd opinion as I did not feel I was being heard at a previous clinic. Dr. Barker did a great job, even though he was busy, to take time to understand my concerns and give me a direction to head in healing!
July 13, 2025
Everything went very well.
July 12, 2025
All good
July 12, 2025
Dr Barker is terrific. Felt to comfortable
June 29, 2025
PA very knowledgeable. Kind and caring
June 20, 2025
Kathryn was very through and listened to my questions and concerns, and explained all aspects of my treatment options.
June 04, 2025
Excellent
May 15, 2025
Very pleasant and informative
May 14, 2025
Dr. Barker explained procedures and treatment plan.
May 14, 2025
I would recommend Dr Barker and staff to any women having pelvic issues. They are very knowledgeable, caring and helpful .
May 14, 2025
Good
May 11, 2025
I'm telling all my friends to come over to Avera !
May 07, 2025
It was a good experience!
May 07, 2025
Professional and caring. Top notch facility!
May 01, 2025
Dr. BARKER HAS ALWAYS BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT MY WORRIES &ISSUES. TAKES MY BEST INTERSTS TO NEART.
April 28, 2025
I have been pleased with the care I have received by Dr. Barker and his entire group of caregivers.
April 27, 2025
Very thorough
April 23, 2025
Dr. Barker is great !! Cares ,explains, & listens to your concerns,
April 20, 2025
I was impressed by the efficiency and care giving.
April 17, 2025
Good
April 05, 2025
Outstanding office staff, nurses, and Dr Barker. All are superb!!!
March 29, 2025
Great experience
March 22, 2025
Good Job
March 17, 2025
I recommend Dr Barker to all my friends.
March 15, 2025
Open to my questions & took ample time with explanations
March 09, 2025
PA was concerned about visit and went to get MD. She did stop to let me know that it would you be a few minutes as the MD was with another patient. PA asked several times if we had any additional questions and stayed after the MD left to continue the explanation. MD also asked if we had any questions regarding his exam.
March 07, 2025
The PA was really nice
March 07, 2025
No complaints at all. Dr. Barker and his staff are excellent!
March 02, 2025
If you want the best care possible, THIS is THE place!
February 20, 2025
There were different people in the room at different times or together. All of them met my high standards for care.
February 15, 2025
Both myself and my husband commented that our experience was very positive. That helped to keep us calmed & we were very happy during our patient experience.
February 12, 2025
Great treatment
February 09, 2025
Excellent
February 09, 2025
This was just a final consultation on previous surgery. All was good.
February 08, 2025
Bad
January 30, 2025
Efforts made to improve comfort.
January 25, 2025
Always a good experience with Dr. Barker and his staff.
January 17, 2025
The provider was so very kind, gentle and empathetic! I recommend her and this office to anyone!
January 17, 2025
I was very impressed. Explained everything. Very kind.
January 17, 2025
Dr was very good and I was more than happy with the end results of my surgery.
January 11, 2025
Dr Barker reassured me and I felt comfortable with the treatment plan. He took the time to answer my questions.
November 21, 2024
He was able to tell me what was going to happen but seems to me he was rushing on to the next person or appointment!

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