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Barbara E. Kocher, CRNP

4.7
Nurse Practitioner, Pain Medicine
484-526-7246

Locations & Contact

St. Luke's Spine & Pain Associates - Tamaqua
St. Luke's Tamaqua Medical Center
120 Pine Street
Entrance B
Tamaqua, PA 18252
484-526-7246
833-219-0475

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St. Luke's Spine & Pain Associates - Palmerton
217 Franklin Avenue
Suite 103
Palmerton, PA 18071
484-526-7246
833-550-9700

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Ratings & Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke’s University Health Network.

 

Overall Score

4.7 out of 5
174 ratings , 38 reviews

Patient Reviews

03/04/2024
I'm completely satisfied with my medical provider.

02/25/2024
Barbara is excellent. She knew what my problem was as soon as I explained where my pain was and I'm now getting the treatment I need.

02/24/2024
All my doctors are very professional and knowledgeable

02/23/2024
I ALWAYS receive EXCELLENT care and advice! VERY satisfied with their professional treatment!

02/22/2024
Barbara Kocker is the most amazing PA It is a pleasure to visit with her ! I know she will be there for me !

02/22/2024
V good professional care.

02/20/2024
Very nice visit

02/17/2024
She was very good

02/07/2024
Good visit as usual.

02/04/2024
Barb and her staff are wonderful

01/30/2024
Barbara is awesome. She always takes the time to make sure my health is the best as can be expected.

01/29/2024
Staff and doctors friendly and professional.

01/23/2024
Everyone was great

01/18/2024
Barb is terrific. Very kind,considerate and knowledgeable!!!!

01/14/2024
I was able to set up an appt same day and was very pleased with the visit, provider and staff

12/16/2023
This provider was very helpful in understanding my concerns for my back problem and took the information I provided seriously and consulted with my treating physician about my next course of care

12/11/2023
Barb listened to my frustration regarding inability to get relief for my long term chronic back pain after numerous injections, etc. She was sympathetic and not hesitant to my request for second opinion for surgery. SHE referred me to neuro surgeon and then sport medicine for second opinions all the time Barb checking in with me when she received their office visit notes.

12/08/2023
Great provider, answered all my questions.

11/30/2023
SO CARING AND COMPASSIONATE, LIKE SPEAKING TO A FAMILY MEMBER

11/22/2023
Everyone was so nice and I felt very comfortable there.

11/14/2023
Very good! Took her time with me.

10/31/2023
Barbara is awesome - she is always on the ball with my questions and concerns regarding my medical conditions. Everyone at Pain Management is great. I would be at a loss without this team. They help me navigate my care with and make me confident and comfortable with everything we do to help me. First Class Team at Pain Management!!

10/29/2023
Great visit

10/27/2023
Barb Kocher is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and driven to give her patient's the best care possible. She is an absolute asset to St Luke's

09/23/2023
The staff at the office are always nice and polite to me every time I go there

09/16/2023
All was good

08/28/2023
I had excellent care. She listened and explained things. She came up with a diagnosis that no other doctors came up with. I have been explaining things to every doctor I've seen since my surgery in January. Even the surgeon wouldn't listen to me. She is excellent. I felt light hugging her. Tell her thank you.

08/16/2023
Doctor & staff were very professional at all times!

08/08/2023
I never had a bad experience. I always feel well informed.

08/05/2023
Very good experience

08/04/2023
Barbara is awesome with my follow ups to my injections. She always takes the time to review everything with me. She always has a game plan with my continuing care and am so thankful I have her to help me. Even when I can tell she is super busy I never feel rushed and always leave with a plan in place. She is awesome.

07/30/2023
Barbara Kocher my provider was excellent. Very pleasing to talk to, understanding, explained everything in a way I would understand . She answered all questions and explained her thoughts and ideas for treatment in such a way that I would be totally aware of what was going on and why now and future. Answered all my questions to my satisfaction. Totally have no regrets visiting her and would definitely recommend her.

07/15/2023
Excellent experience as always.

07/08/2023
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with Barbara Kocher. I felt that I was in very competent hands & I felt she did everything she could to address my medical issues. Additionally, I want to thank Barbara & especially Patti Scripto for going overboard getting me the earliest possible surgery date with Dr McKenzie. While they both represent St Luke's professionally, Pattie Scripto is definitely the face & voice St Luke's should place high value in as a competent & caring voice that represents who St Luke's is to your patients. You are lucky to have these excellent employees that hopefully you reward well as they would be difficult to replace !

07/01/2023
Barb Kocher was very personable and professional.

06/24/2023
All good!!!

06/14/2023
I feel comfortable here and feel I am helped in the best ways possible

06/08/2023
I had a good experience I have never been to this Dr but she listened to me and was concerned about my problem and ordered test to see what was causing my problem.I would recommend St Luke's pain Management to anyone who suffers from pain I would not go anywhere else.