James R. Barnes, MD

04/05/2026

Happy Easter everyone!

~Dr. B

03/09/2026

02/20/2026

It’s KTBS time again! Going live in a few minutes on Channel 3.

02/12/2026

Don’t forget support group tonight at the office at 5:30! Hope to see you there!

Dr. B

02/12/2026

A familiar face on the radio this morning!

If you've ever been one of her patients, you already know how incredible she is!!

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02/07/2026

Spent the day in Natchitoches today getting all of our supplies boxed up and ready to ship to Honduras for our mission trip in June.  Special thanks to Christus Highland Hospital for once again donating all of these much-needed medical supplies. Looking forward to a great trip this summer!

02/06/2026

A bariatric surgeon, an optometrist, and an oncologist—what do they have in common? Thanks to Dr. Barnes, Dr. Bekteshi, and Dr. Koticha for staying late last night!

Can you guess what they're collaborating on? 🤔
(Highland Eye Clinic ; James R. Barnes, MD ; Highland Clinic Cancer Center)

01/26/2026

I hope to be back in town tomorrow night. I’m still stranded by this weather. In the meantime, the office will open at noon tomorrow. Hope everyone is staying safe.

Dr. B

Highland Clinic will reopen on Tuesday, January 27th at 12:00 PM due to road conditions.

The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. Please travel safely, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call 318-798-4500 once we reopen.

01/26/2026

Highland Clinic will be closed Monday, January 26th due to inclement weather.

We wish everyone well during this icy weather, please stay warm and safe. ❄️

Patients may call 318-798-4500 once we reopen if assistance is needed, or use the Contact Us form on our website for any questions or concerns.

🌐https://www.highlandclinic.com/contact-us/

01/26/2026

Bariatric surgery might be the answer you've been looking for.

James R. Barnes, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist who offers free consultations for patients interested in weight loss surgery. Call (318) 798-4433 to schedule yours and make an informed decision about your health.

01/23/2026

Starting the long journey back from Kingston Ontario Canada I’ve been up here for a few days helping a great group of surgeons start up their robotic bariatric surgery program. It’s been fun comparing all the differences and similarities between healthcare in Canada and in the United States. Everybody stay safe and warm this weekend.