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Laurel Barras, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with Wellstar Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. She is fellowship-trained in sports medicine, specializing in both arthroscopic and open surgery of the knee and shoulder. She has a particular specialty in complex knee problems, such as ligament reconstructions and patellofemoral injuries. Another specialty of hers includes total shoulder replacements. She cares for athletes of all ages and levels, from adolescents to older adults, as well as all abilities, from amateur or high school athletes to elite athletes to weekend warriors.
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin where she majored in both Zoology and Spanish. She then completed medical school at the Chicago Medical School where she received the Scholastic Achievement Award for the highest GPA in her graduating class. Following medical school, Dr. Barras completed her orthopedic surgery residency training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota (Ranked #2 by US News and World Report). At Mayo, she not only learned from leaders in the field of orthopedics, but also covered a junior hockey team, multiple high school football teams, and the Minnesota Timberwolves professional basketball team. After residency, Dr. Barras was selected to train in a top-ranked orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. At UVA, she covered the University of Virginia football, women’s soccer, and women’s basketball teams.
Dr. Barras offers comprehensive treatment options for her patients based on their specific needs. She prides herself in treating every patient as if they were a family member, formulating individualized treatment plans for each patient. And as a leader in the field of sports medicine, she utilizes the most innovative and successful techniques to treat every injury.
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Chicago Medical School
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.6
4.6
Based on 226 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.85
Listened to me carefully
4.84
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.82
Shared the right amount of information
4.69
Earned my trust
4.55
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Patient Reviews
5
appreciated the timeliness of seeing doctor - wait time was very short. front staff could be more warm and friendly considering patients may be in pain from arthritis or injuries
May 5, 2024
5
Reception certainly did their jobs. They weren't exactly rude but, not necessarily welcoming. The warm welcome and treatment meets you the back office, not the front.
May 2, 2024
5
Great so far
May 1, 2024
5
Great doctor!
May 1, 2024
5
Dr Barras is a wonderful caring doctor! The staff as well!
May 1, 2024
5
Clean office with very professional staff. Dr. Barras is approachable and is open to questions. Did not feel rushed.
April 28, 2024
5
This provider is kind and nice.
April 21, 2024
5
The front office staff was not friendly and rude
April 13, 2024
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable regarding my concerns about my knee
April 3, 2024
5
Dr Barras was very good. She explained everything to me. She is very kind. She gave me the right treatment and I am feeling better. I will recommend her to my family and friends.
April 3, 2024
5
From the front desk to the surgeon you feel like a patient they care about and not just a time slot being filled.
March 24, 2024
5
It has an excellent staff
March 22, 2024
5
Staff and Doctor were very polite and supportive. Explains every detail and every step in all that procedures and outcomes. And in any questions pls feel free to call and ask away.
March 20, 2024
5
Everyone was very friendly and professional. I was seen right away and treated like they appreciated me being their patient. It was a very pleasant appointment
March 15, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice and made me feel at ease.
March 11, 2024
5
Great check in desk personnel
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Laurel Barras and her staff were amazing. Their Bedside manner was impeccable. She was very thorough in explaining to me my condition. She was extremely attentive. Her staff were pleasant and attentive. I would recommend this group to my family and friends. Keep up the great work guys
March 7, 2024
5
my experience was great and everyone was very helpful thank you
March 4, 2024
5
The atmosphere was pleasant. Everyone was kind, and friendly while maintaining their professionalism. I felt comfortable.
February 29, 2024
5
Everyone was pleasant cheerful ,Share concerns about going forward with my treatments...
February 23, 2024
5
Everyone is always SO NICE, making me feel cared for & welcome. Dr Barras rocks!!!
February 19, 2024
5
Very friendly, very professional. Would recommend them to my family and any other friends. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
Impressive. I feel confident with their medical team.
February 10, 2024
5
Being an Older Person ,, usually some Doctors, Nurses and Technicians, Don't Take Time or Care for Us,, but I Experienced So Much Care , Respect , Concern and Kindness, that I Teared Up,, I Want To Thank Everyone, from the Front Desk, to the Nurse , the Technician and Especially the Doctor for Taking Care of Me, Answering My Questions and Explaining Everything In Detail To Me,,, Again Thank Y'all ?????
February 2, 2024
5
I love this location. Thank you all!
January 26, 2024
5
Laurel A Barras, MD, she is Very Great doctor. All staff are nice and kind.
January 21, 2024
5
Great customer service
January 21, 2024
5
overall very nice ! I felt I was in good care .
January 19, 2024
5
They are so sweet and my experience with them was so great
January 19, 2024
5
Dr. Barras is very good listening about my problems and all the stuff is nice. Love to come again when I have a problem next time.
January 10, 2024
5
appreciated the timeliness of seeing doctor - wait time was very short. front staff could be more warm and friendly considering patients may be in pain from arthritis or injuries
May 5, 2024
5
Reception certainly did their jobs. They weren't exactly rude but, not necessarily welcoming. The warm welcome and treatment meets you the back office, not the front.
May 2, 2024
5
Great so far
May 1, 2024
5
Great doctor!
May 1, 2024
5
Dr Barras is a wonderful caring doctor! The staff as well!
May 1, 2024
5
Clean office with very professional staff. Dr. Barras is approachable and is open to questions. Did not feel rushed.
April 28, 2024
5
This provider is kind and nice.
April 21, 2024
5
The front office staff was not friendly and rude
April 13, 2024
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable regarding my concerns about my knee
April 3, 2024
5
Dr Barras was very good. She explained everything to me. She is very kind. She gave me the right treatment and I am feeling better. I will recommend her to my family and friends.
April 3, 2024
5
From the front desk to the surgeon you feel like a patient they care about and not just a time slot being filled.
March 24, 2024
5
It has an excellent staff
March 22, 2024
5
Staff and Doctor were very polite and supportive. Explains every detail and every step in all that procedures and outcomes. And in any questions pls feel free to call and ask away.
March 20, 2024
5
Everyone was very friendly and professional. I was seen right away and treated like they appreciated me being their patient. It was a very pleasant appointment
March 15, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice and made me feel at ease.
March 11, 2024
5
Great check in desk personnel
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Laurel Barras and her staff were amazing. Their Bedside manner was impeccable. She was very thorough in explaining to me my condition. She was extremely attentive. Her staff were pleasant and attentive. I would recommend this group to my family and friends. Keep up the great work guys
March 7, 2024
5
my experience was great and everyone was very helpful thank you
March 4, 2024
5
The atmosphere was pleasant. Everyone was kind, and friendly while maintaining their professionalism. I felt comfortable.
February 29, 2024
5
Everyone was pleasant cheerful ,Share concerns about going forward with my treatments...
February 23, 2024
5
Everyone is always SO NICE, making me feel cared for & welcome. Dr Barras rocks!!!
February 19, 2024
5
Very friendly, very professional. Would recommend them to my family and any other friends. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
Impressive. I feel confident with their medical team.
February 10, 2024
5
Being an Older Person ,, usually some Doctors, Nurses and Technicians, Don't Take Time or Care for Us,, but I Experienced So Much Care , Respect , Concern and Kindness, that I Teared Up,, I Want To Thank Everyone, from the Front Desk, to the Nurse , the Technician and Especially the Doctor for Taking Care of Me, Answering My Questions and Explaining Everything In Detail To Me,,, Again Thank Y'all ?????
February 2, 2024
5
I love this location. Thank you all!
January 26, 2024
5
Laurel A Barras, MD, she is Very Great doctor. All staff are nice and kind.
January 21, 2024
5
Great customer service
January 21, 2024
5
overall very nice ! I felt I was in good care .
January 19, 2024
5
They are so sweet and my experience with them was so great
January 19, 2024
5
Dr. Barras is very good listening about my problems and all the stuff is nice. Love to come again when I have a problem next time.
January 10, 2024
5
appreciated the timeliness of seeing doctor - wait time was very short. front staff could be more warm and friendly considering patients may be in pain from arthritis or injuries
May 5, 2024
5
Reception certainly did their jobs. They weren't exactly rude but, not necessarily welcoming. The warm welcome and treatment meets you the back office, not the front.
May 2, 2024
5
Great so far
May 1, 2024
5
Great doctor!
May 1, 2024
5
Dr Barras is a wonderful caring doctor! The staff as well!
May 1, 2024
5
Clean office with very professional staff. Dr. Barras is approachable and is open to questions. Did not feel rushed.
April 28, 2024
5
This provider is kind and nice.
April 21, 2024
5
The front office staff was not friendly and rude
April 13, 2024
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable regarding my concerns about my knee
April 3, 2024
5
Dr Barras was very good. She explained everything to me. She is very kind. She gave me the right treatment and I am feeling better. I will recommend her to my family and friends.
April 3, 2024
5
From the front desk to the surgeon you feel like a patient they care about and not just a time slot being filled.
March 24, 2024
5
It has an excellent staff
March 22, 2024
5
Staff and Doctor were very polite and supportive. Explains every detail and every step in all that procedures and outcomes. And in any questions pls feel free to call and ask away.
March 20, 2024
5
Everyone was very friendly and professional. I was seen right away and treated like they appreciated me being their patient. It was a very pleasant appointment
March 15, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice and made me feel at ease.
March 11, 2024
5
Great check in desk personnel
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Laurel Barras and her staff were amazing. Their Bedside manner was impeccable. She was very thorough in explaining to me my condition. She was extremely attentive. Her staff were pleasant and attentive. I would recommend this group to my family and friends. Keep up the great work guys
March 7, 2024
5
my experience was great and everyone was very helpful thank you
March 4, 2024
5
The atmosphere was pleasant. Everyone was kind, and friendly while maintaining their professionalism. I felt comfortable.
February 29, 2024
5
Everyone was pleasant cheerful ,Share concerns about going forward with my treatments...
February 23, 2024
5
Everyone is always SO NICE, making me feel cared for & welcome. Dr Barras rocks!!!
February 19, 2024
5
Very friendly, very professional. Would recommend them to my family and any other friends. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
Impressive. I feel confident with their medical team.
February 10, 2024
5
Being an Older Person ,, usually some Doctors, Nurses and Technicians, Don't Take Time or Care for Us,, but I Experienced So Much Care , Respect , Concern and Kindness, that I Teared Up,, I Want To Thank Everyone, from the Front Desk, to the Nurse , the Technician and Especially the Doctor for Taking Care of Me, Answering My Questions and Explaining Everything In Detail To Me,,, Again Thank Y'all ?????
February 2, 2024
5
I love this location. Thank you all!
January 26, 2024
5
Laurel A Barras, MD, she is Very Great doctor. All staff are nice and kind.
January 21, 2024
5
Great customer service
January 21, 2024
5
overall very nice ! I felt I was in good care .
January 19, 2024
5
They are so sweet and my experience with them was so great
January 19, 2024
5
Dr. Barras is very good listening about my problems and all the stuff is nice. Love to come again when I have a problem next time.
January 10, 2024
5
appreciated the timeliness of seeing doctor - wait time was very short. front staff could be more warm and friendly considering patients may be in pain from arthritis or injuries
May 5, 2024
5
Reception certainly did their jobs. They weren't exactly rude but, not necessarily welcoming. The warm welcome and treatment meets you the back office, not the front.
May 2, 2024
5
Great so far
May 1, 2024
5
Great doctor!
May 1, 2024
5
Dr Barras is a wonderful caring doctor! The staff as well!
May 1, 2024
5
Clean office with very professional staff. Dr. Barras is approachable and is open to questions. Did not feel rushed.
April 28, 2024
5
This provider is kind and nice.
April 21, 2024
5
The front office staff was not friendly and rude
April 13, 2024
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable regarding my concerns about my knee
April 3, 2024
5
Dr Barras was very good. She explained everything to me. She is very kind. She gave me the right treatment and I am feeling better. I will recommend her to my family and friends.
April 3, 2024
5
From the front desk to the surgeon you feel like a patient they care about and not just a time slot being filled.
March 24, 2024
5
It has an excellent staff
March 22, 2024
5
Staff and Doctor were very polite and supportive. Explains every detail and every step in all that procedures and outcomes. And in any questions pls feel free to call and ask away.
March 20, 2024
5
Everyone was very friendly and professional. I was seen right away and treated like they appreciated me being their patient. It was a very pleasant appointment
March 15, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice and made me feel at ease.
March 11, 2024
5
Great check in desk personnel
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Laurel Barras and her staff were amazing. Their Bedside manner was impeccable. She was very thorough in explaining to me my condition. She was extremely attentive. Her staff were pleasant and attentive. I would recommend this group to my family and friends. Keep up the great work guys
March 7, 2024
5
my experience was great and everyone was very helpful thank you
March 4, 2024
5
The atmosphere was pleasant. Everyone was kind, and friendly while maintaining their professionalism. I felt comfortable.
February 29, 2024
5
Everyone was pleasant cheerful ,Share concerns about going forward with my treatments...
February 23, 2024
5
Everyone is always SO NICE, making me feel cared for & welcome. Dr Barras rocks!!!
February 19, 2024
5
Very friendly, very professional. Would recommend them to my family and any other friends. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
Impressive. I feel confident with their medical team.
February 10, 2024
5
Being an Older Person ,, usually some Doctors, Nurses and Technicians, Don't Take Time or Care for Us,, but I Experienced So Much Care , Respect , Concern and Kindness, that I Teared Up,, I Want To Thank Everyone, from the Front Desk, to the Nurse , the Technician and Especially the Doctor for Taking Care of Me, Answering My Questions and Explaining Everything In Detail To Me,,, Again Thank Y'all ?????
February 2, 2024
5
I love this location. Thank you all!
January 26, 2024
5
Laurel A Barras, MD, she is Very Great doctor. All staff are nice and kind.
January 21, 2024
5
Great customer service
January 21, 2024
5
overall very nice ! I felt I was in good care .
January 19, 2024
5
They are so sweet and my experience with them was so great
January 19, 2024
5
Dr. Barras is very good listening about my problems and all the stuff is nice. Love to come again when I have a problem next time.
January 10, 2024
5
Dr. Barras is very good listening about my problems and all the stuff is nice. Love to come again when I have a problem next time.
January 10, 2024
5
They are so sweet and my experience with them was so great
January 19, 2024
5
overall very nice ! I felt I was in good care .
January 19, 2024
5
Great customer service
January 21, 2024
5
Laurel A Barras, MD, she is Very Great doctor. All staff are nice and kind.
January 21, 2024
5
I love this location. Thank you all!
January 26, 2024
5
Being an Older Person ,, usually some Doctors, Nurses and Technicians, Don't Take Time or Care for Us,, but I Experienced So Much Care , Respect , Concern and Kindness, that I Teared Up,, I Want To Thank Everyone, from the Front Desk, to the Nurse , the Technician and Especially the Doctor for Taking Care of Me, Answering My Questions and Explaining Everything In Detail To Me,,, Again Thank Y'all ?????
February 2, 2024
5
Impressive. I feel confident with their medical team.
February 10, 2024
5
Very friendly, very professional. Would recommend them to my family and any other friends. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
Everyone is always SO NICE, making me feel cared for & welcome. Dr Barras rocks!!!
February 19, 2024
5
Everyone was pleasant cheerful ,Share concerns about going forward with my treatments...
February 23, 2024
5
The atmosphere was pleasant. Everyone was kind, and friendly while maintaining their professionalism. I felt comfortable.
February 29, 2024
5
my experience was great and everyone was very helpful thank you
March 4, 2024
5
Dr. Laurel Barras and her staff were amazing. Their Bedside manner was impeccable. She was very thorough in explaining to me my condition. She was extremely attentive. Her staff were pleasant and attentive. I would recommend this group to my family and friends. Keep up the great work guys
March 7, 2024
5
Great check in desk personnel
March 10, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice and made me feel at ease.
March 11, 2024
5
Everyone was very friendly and professional. I was seen right away and treated like they appreciated me being their patient. It was a very pleasant appointment
March 15, 2024
5
Staff and Doctor were very polite and supportive. Explains every detail and every step in all that procedures and outcomes. And in any questions pls feel free to call and ask away.
March 20, 2024
5
It has an excellent staff
March 22, 2024
5
From the front desk to the surgeon you feel like a patient they care about and not just a time slot being filled.
March 24, 2024
5
Dr Barras was very good. She explained everything to me. She is very kind. She gave me the right treatment and I am feeling better. I will recommend her to my family and friends.
April 3, 2024
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable regarding my concerns about my knee
April 3, 2024
5
The front office staff was not friendly and rude
April 13, 2024
5
This provider is kind and nice.
April 21, 2024
5
Clean office with very professional staff. Dr. Barras is approachable and is open to questions. Did not feel rushed.
April 28, 2024
5
Dr Barras is a wonderful caring doctor! The staff as well!
May 1, 2024
5
Great doctor!
May 1, 2024
5
Great so far
May 1, 2024
5
Reception certainly did their jobs. They weren't exactly rude but, not necessarily welcoming. The warm welcome and treatment meets you the back office, not the front.
May 2, 2024
5
appreciated the timeliness of seeing doctor - wait time was very short. front staff could be more warm and friendly considering patients may be in pain from arthritis or injuries