"my first impression was how he was able to put things in understandable terms. competent and warm with good hands. this is still how i feel today.rnthe staff at this time,is friendly and responsive. rnHonore,aprin .and Scott, pa.always have been there to answer any question.Honore has been especially helpful.i'm o.k.with that,and i feel well taken care of.dr.Barba is very busy and it can be hard to talk to him personally, but a good surgeon would be busy. he will always get back to you ,or have someone on staff reach you . i would rate him a 10 for competence and bedsie manner."