Zhi Xu, MD. - Associate Professor, SOM - Internal Medicine

When I first met Dr Barrantes I was having some blood pressure problems that ranged in the 150 to 160 systolic readings on a regular basis. My primary care physician tried several different combinations of pharmaceuticals with no luck in bringing the systolic number down. After a few visits with Dr Barrantes, he fine tuned the new medicines he recommended and now my systolic reading is consistently in the 130 range or lower. Office visits with him are enjoyable as he is friendly and genuinely concerned for his patients health. He takes the time he needs with his patients as he is very thorough in reviewing tests, and progress shown on his computer record. I would absolutely recommend him, without any reservations, to anyone having blood pressure or kidney problems.

Dr. Xu is very caring and shows he is interested in helping his patients by taking the time to personally call them to discuss solutions. I am impressed with his bedside manner and would highly recommend him. It is not often you find a Dr. like this.