Dr. Ronald Wain Barnet

I had the good fortune to do my residency and work with Dr Barnet in the early 90s. He was a mentor I deeply admired, not only for his remarkable work, but for his kindness, patience and passion of ophthalmology.

Please accept my deepest condolences. He will be greatly missed and always remembered.

With respect and sympathy,
Mary Fisher

RIP kind sir, a true gentleman, and amazing physician.

I was a clinical / surgical technician and was part of Dr. Barnet's cataract surgery team from 1988 - 1991. I became a Certified Ophthalmic Technician while working at The Barnet Center Of Ophthalmology. The main office was at 3333 E. Camelback Rd., with office / clinic / surgery centers in Mesa and Sun City. I was part of the his traveling team in his innovative vision to charter air travel twice monthly to Safford, AZ, Cottonwood, AZ, and Sedona, AZ to perform cataract surgery on patients in those cities where he began a successful networking partnership with optometrists -- which was at that time a new approach to go to locations and perform cataract surgeries there, rather than have patients travel long distances to the nearest surgery center for their surgery and follow-up care. It was an honor for me to work very closely with Dr. Barnet and we became good friends. I am saddened to learn of his passing, and I attest to his lasting impact he had in my life. To this day, I still often recall his wisdom, advice, compassion, empathy, generosity, and a brilliant smile and lovely sense of humor. My condolences to you all.

Condolences to the Barnet family.