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.

December 31, 2025
Wonderful staff. I saw an NP who explained each and every step as the appointment progressed as well as the nurse who was involved.
December 30, 2025
Everyone was so so nice. I haven't had care like that in awhile.
December 25, 2025
Kind, professional, knowledgeable, gentle, patien. Clean, organized, pleasant efficient set up
December 24, 2025
It was extremely worth the trip to be cared for in your facility but your staff. I was very comfortable from pre surgery to post suergery to 6 week check up. Nothung but friendly and professional.
December 19, 2025
Great experience
December 19, 2025
Expedited visit. Very personable and attuned to my issue. Excited I return in a yr
December 19, 2025
Everything about how I was treated from the moment when I got there to the moment I left was very very good.
December 18, 2025
They were kind and knowledgeable about my problem.
December 15, 2025
Provider took the time to answer my questions and provided education
December 14, 2025
I am very happy with the care I received
December 07, 2025
Dr and other providers there are awesome they all help and the willingness to help isn't an issue. Very good group of people.
December 04, 2025
They all were awesome! Really appreciate it!!
November 29, 2025
Everything went smooth, my questions were answered, and all the staff were great.
November 22, 2025
Dr Barker and his nurse were very good. Took time to explain everything and answered my questions. I felt very comfortable with them. Would highly recommend Dr Barker. The whole Avera staff were wonderful.
November 22, 2025
There was a lot of lag time. Doctor was knowledgeable but I left with an appmnt for a surgeon and haven't a clue what Barker found that made have to see a surgeon. Barker is fast and efficient, leaves room and coes back 15 min later, does a physical, leaves 15, enters and hands me prescriptions and info then leaves.appmnt took 2 hrs.
November 21, 2025
My experience was amazing. The staff is wonderful and Dr. Barker was fantastic. I high recommend these professionals to my friends!
November 21, 2025
Excellent care
November 20, 2025
Awesome staff!!!
November 18, 2025
I have NO issues with Dr Barker or his staff. He is VERY attentive to my concerns, takes his time when talking with me.Dr Barker and his staff are VERY friendly and accommodating. When I had surgery Dr Barker himself called me to see how I was doing,Not his staff.
November 14, 2025
Everyone was very kind
November 14, 2025
Great experience
November 13, 2025
Though my concern is not resolving quickly, the staff is patient with suggesting options.
November 09, 2025
Everything was awesome!
November 01, 2025
Very personable!
October 31, 2025
Everyone is super nice and very caring
October 29, 2025
My cares and concerns are always addressed with such genuine care! I have felt like an important patient whenever Ive been seen! Thank you for that!
October 25, 2025
Ok
October 22, 2025
I feel the doctor is overly busy and doesn't have time to help me with my concerns!
October 19, 2025
Excellent
October 17, 2025
I did not feel good about the entire experience. The staff do their job..that's it. No empathy
October 17, 2025
I'd appreciate it if the caregiver read my file before I arrived & knew more of my history.
October 17, 2025
Very compassionate person.
October 15, 2025
No wait time. Explains reasons for a follow up appointment. Respect your privacy.
October 15, 2025
Very caring and thoughtful
October 15, 2025
Great
October 10, 2025
My experience has been very good! I received the best care from the best doctor and his staff is amazing- pleasant, polite & always listening and finding the answer to my question. I've worked in the medical field for many years as a support staff doing billing, etc., and your have the very best physician and staff both in the office and the medical center.
October 06, 2025
Good
October 03, 2025
Great staff from the receptionist to the nurse and the provider.
October 02, 2025
Addressed me as a person, not just a medical problem. Very happy with Dr. Barker's care so far and feel confident in continuing with his care!
October 01, 2025
It was a Good visit
September 30, 2025
Dr Barker is an amazing Doctor. When I met him I had a bladder control problem to which I had already been to 4 doctors for, so meeting Dr Barker was a pleasure as he is the one that figured out my treatment and did surgery and fixed my situation. He and his staff are always helpful and kind and I'm always glad to see them again.
September 29, 2025
Excellent people working for Dr. Barker. Not a long wait period for anything. Everything is explained so I understand!
September 24, 2025
It went very well.
September 20, 2025
Care providers very good at answering my questions and concerns and offered suggestions.
September 19, 2025
It went well . Really like the care provider.
September 17, 2025
Dr Barker and his staff are the BEST!!
September 15, 2025
I had a great experience
September 11, 2025
I have never had any wait time, seen immediately!
September 08, 2025
Very thorough and explained very well!
September 08, 2025
Very pleased
September 07, 2025
Courteous kind and caring
September 02, 2025
Everything was awesome from start to finish.
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
I was overwhelmed by its findings. Dr was good but fast. I wasn't following to much going on
August 10, 2025
Amazing. Listened to my issues I was having and made a referral to another doctor that treats the problem
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

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