Myofascial Syndrome: A fortunate recommendation by my Neurologist, Dr. Edward G. Barton, introduced me to a renowned professional who uses his own specific and trademarked treatments. A year of suffering and a hospitalization had not led me to a solution or to the cause of my pain and rapid loss of mobility. After a series of weekly visits, I was guided back to normalcy. Some tips during treatment keep me on course. I will return for occasional visits as needed. Thank you, Dr. Barton, for your guidance, wisdom and empathy. I am 76 and I want to avoid surgery whenever I can and take care of my body. read more

Dr. Barton's office is tucked inside West Coast Neurology (Suite 175), and honestly? The whole place feels surprisingly upbeat for a medical practice. There's a kind of warm energy buzzing through it. When I walked in, a few staff members immediately checked in with me--offered help, asked if I needed anything, and seemed like they meant it. It's the kind of place where you don't feel like an inconvenience for just... being there. Dr. Barton himself? Warm, sharp, unhurried. He asked specific questions, zero judgment, no rush--just actual conversation. You can tell he likes his job and takes it seriously. Also? He's a lot more personable than you'd expect from someone who's double-board-certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. (Which sounds a bit like a Marvel super-scientist resume, but I digress). ‍‍ Bottom line: if you're looking for a doctor who listens, thinks out loud with you, respects your time, and actually gives a damn--Dr. Barton checks every box, and then some. read more

Edward Barton, MD - Main Building, which opens into a common space. Doctor Barton's office is located in the back left corner from this photo, Suite 175z - Neurologist Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was referred to Dr. Edward G. Barton, M.D., Neurologist, by my very excellent primary care physician, Dr. Arthur Ayvazian, M.D., who had ordered extensive imaging for my issues. Dr. Barton was thorough, listened carefully, asked important questions and gave me a referral, rather than prescribing medications. Brilliant. I am having excellent success. I highly recommend Dr. Barton. Lovely offices, pay to park but free street parking behind the building. read more

Sincerest thanks to Dr. Barton and his staff. Every single person we dealt with eased our worries, was highly professional, knowledgeable, pleasant to work with. It's great to know there are doctors of his caliber who care and provide you with excellent medical care and are thorough thru and thru. Thank you.. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. read more

Refreshing Experience: Dr. Barton's office was such a pleasant surprise. Everyone I interacted with--from the front desk to the nurses--was kind, helpful, and actually fun to talk to (shoutout to the nurses for being so easygoing and making me laugh a little when I definitely needed it). Dr. Barton himself was great--really attentive, easy to talk to, and didn't rush anything. He asked thoughtful questions and just made the whole thing feel relaxed but still professional. You can tell he knows his stuff and cares about doing things right. Everything was handled smoothly, and I walked out feeling super grateful for how supportive the whole team was. If you're looking for care that's thorough, kind, and actually enjoyable? This is the place. read more

In October 2024, I began experiencing strange sensations in my toe that gradually spread throughout my body - burning, tingling, pain and pressure, muscle spasms and twitches, dizziness, ear pain, and other painful paresthesias. I saw nearly every specialist you can imagine--primary care, ENT, orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, rheumatology, neurosurgery. Every test and scan came back normal. I was repeatedly dismissed, even as I grew more symptomatic and more desperate for answers. But I knew something wasn't right. Thankfully, I had an appointment with Dr. Barton that I had nearly forgotten about. I'm so glad I didn't cancel. Dr. Barton took the time to carefully review my MRI and listen to my symptoms. He was the only doctor who thought outside the box and recognized that muscle spasms--clearly noted on my MRI--could be causing many of my symptoms. He referred me to Boris Prilutsky, a specialist in medical massage. I went in with low expectations - but after just one session, I was able to walk farther than I had in four months. I've been on the path to healing ever since. Dr. Barton and Boris identified a root cause that most of the medical system completely overlooks. No one else had the insight, experience, or compassion to recognize what was really going on. I'm deeply grateful to Dr. Barton for helping me turn a corner when I had nearly lost hope. read more

For Dr. Barton: In July 2025, as a passenger, I was involved in a car accident. I sustained a concussion along with other injuries. I had difficulty sleeping, trouble concentrating, frequent headaches, and dizziness. I went from doctor to doctor and was offered various medications that made little to no difference. Fortunately, I was referred to neurologist, Dr. Barton. What immediately gave me comfort and confidence was his approach. Dr. Barton listened carefully, almost without interruption, and then began asking thoughtful questions. This was an unusually attentive and refreshing approach. He reviewed my previous test results and carefully evaluated all medications I had been taking. He explained: the good news was that, according to testing, my brain function was normal. The bad news was that I was clearly suffering. He decided not to prescribe additional medications, explaining that multiple medication trials had already failed. Instead, he referred me to a specialist using a specific post-concussion rehabilitation protocol he brought from his home country--one that had shown excellent results in many cases. He explained that after three targeted treatments, we would know whether the therapy was effective. Thank God, I am now much better and continuing to improve. If you are suffering from headaches, confusion, difficulty focusing, or other neurological symptoms, I highly recommend seeing Dr. Barton. He is compassionate, extremely knowledgeable, and truly thinks outside the box. Thank you very much. read more

This doctor aided me with my medical care when medications and situation was in a place I believed couldn't come back from. He was able to change my medications safely and provide me future options as well as if these future options didn't work, another plan. He knows how to speak to a patient and what type of care needs to be in place or change. read more

Dr Barton seems be very educated in his field and is double board certified as he states. Upon meeting him for the first time, he speaks very well, seemed to be attentive but the second visit was very disappointing. I should of read his reviews prior to office visit. He seems to have 5 stars straight across the board and others that were negative were similar to my experience; he also referred me to Boris. I neither have the funds to pay for, $150 each visit and is too far for me to go. Everything that I told him about my pain, he negates it. Pain is very debilitating and every individual handles it differently.. I left his office not even trying to explain to him because he was very condescending. I gave up and just left the office. He did not help me at all. read more

I met Dr Barton in 2018 after an unexpected brain surgery in Europe. Dr Barton immediately gave me hope and encouragement that he'd steer me in the right direction to recovery. He did exactly that.. I returned in 2024 with major leg nerve pain (or I thought it was nerve pain) and I was fearful it was related to my Brain injury which dr Barton quickly assessed and once again got me on a quick path to recovery. Most drs I saw recommended pain killers which worked only temporarily and masked the issue. I couldn't recommend more the expertise of Dr Bartons knowledge and his compassionate manor. I feel fortunate to be his patient. read more

I have had migraines since childhood and have been prescribed all kinds of meds throughout the years. In the post year, having been on imitrex for 2 years my headaches were being more frequent, more severe and lasting 3 to 4 days. Ubrelvy worked for a short period but eventually it too stopped helping. Dr Barton was very thorough in explaining all of my options, he ordered multiple tests to rule out a few things and we were able to find the right mix of medications to help the migraine severity, frequency and duration. read more

Dr Barton is a great Neurologist. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, kind, an compassionate. He ordered appropriate tests to assess my status. Results are prompt so there is no waiting and wondering. I will absolutely return to his service in the future if needed. The receptionists are always pleasnt an cheerful. The EEG Tech is friendly, adept, and skillful. I greatly appreciate everyone there. read more

Dr. Barton took very good care of me during a nerve test I needed to get done. He is kind, funny, gracious, listens to what you have to say, and has a wonderful bedside manner. The office ladies took care of my check in, considering I was super early, by a half hour! But they weren't rude, or dismissive. I would highly recommend Dr. Barton to go and see!! read more

I met Dr. Barton after 15 years of having trigeminal neuralgia off and on. Dr Barton is truly a blessing. He is not only very knowledgeable about this issue, but kind, and understanding as well. Dr. Barton recommended a natural treatment plan. This treatment helped! It was not a guarantee, but I really appreciated Dr. Barton's honesty in recommending this treatment outside of his office. I believe most doctors would not do this. They would rather keep treatments "in house" for the money. Again, Dr. Barton is truly a blessing!!! Thank you Dr. Barton!!! read more

Rest assured that few professionals are so committed to the well being of their patients. His guidance has helped me immensely excellent Neurologist. read more

Edward Barton, MD I had a nerve conduction test with Dr Barton who was so professional and thoughtful throughout the procedure. He takes the time to explain what he is doing with care and compassion. I will recommend him to my colleagues and family if needed. I thank him for his expertise and knowledge. read more

Incredibly astute individual, with an equally professional staff. Cannot get better than this as they are not just professionally proficient, but the most caring, personable and accessible staff I've ever met. This is more than one anticipates, by far. read more

Dr Barton is highly skilled and compassionate. He takes the time to thoroughly assess and explain treatment option. He's warm and empathetic. read more

In a worried and concerned state of mind, I met with Dr. Barton not knowing what neurological issue(s) I had. He was a calming presence and listened to my symptoms, asked poignant questions, and took thorough notes. Based on my symptoms and his experience, he provided me with much needed comforting assurances about what I might have. He proceeded to order numerous lab tests and performed an EMG and nerve conduction study, and I've been very pleased with their outcomes. He also provided me with a recommendation for medical massage treatment, with Boris Prilutsky, from which I have benefited. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Barton to anyone in need of the services of a neurologist. read more

The cacophony of positive reviews led me to book an appointment with Dr. Barton. It took about six weeks until his next available appointment to see me. Dr. Barton listened to my concerns and documented my history and symptoms. He read through my previous tests with polite attention. He told me he knows how to fix me and wants to tell me but first he wants to explain what it likely is NOT. He said it could be (but is highly unlikely to be) caused by damage to my cervical spine. He said we could do an MRI of the area but insurance companies don't like to approve images of the neck and they are expensive. I found this a little odd for two reasons: 1. He never asked about potential injury or trauma to that area (of which I've had both) and 2. I've had MRIs plenty of times and have never fought with insurance to make it happen. But I'm intrigued to hear his solution so I set aside those concerns . He continues on and expressed empathy as he too experienced the same condition and suffered similar symptoms as me. Dr. Barton shares how this Massage Therapist helped cure him. He tells me his name is Boris and provided me with a snapshot of Boris's capabilities. When I inquired about number of visits I would need with Boris, Dr. Barton was unable to give me an answer but did say it would likely be regular maintenance. So, I left his office with no real solutions and a slip of paper with Boris's information on it. Later on I researched Boris and discovered his education and training to be underwhelming. I do not support chiropractic care at any level and felt a bit bamboozled that Dr. Barton would refer me to him. Not only because of his "specialty" but also because of his price; Boris charges $150 for a 20-30 minute session. That is not a long term solution and is definitely more expensive than an MRI. I am doing everything I can to mitigate the pain and was really hopeful Dr. Barton would have some solutions. Boris is not a solution and no others were presented. He gets two stars for his polite and kind demeanor. I wouldn't recommend Dr. Barton unless you're seeking alternative therapies for your condition. read more

I'm not a person who "goes to the doctor". I have turned to the chiropractor and accupuncture for many years due to my multiple experiences with car accidents. They helped manage pain and always gave me relief. I am not a fan of finding immediate relief through drugs. When I started having tingling up and down both my arms for a prolonged period of time I imagined that this might be the time to seek additional medical help. Dr. Barton was recommended to me. Having an appointment with a neurologist struck me as being a big step from my homeopathic naturopathic way of healing. I found doctor Barton to be very pleasant with a good sense of humor and he immediately put me at ease. He shared his philosophy with me about how he approached healing and it very much resonated with me .... I was left with the impression that he leaned more towards natural healing and was not reliant on just pharmaceuticals for treatment. He suggested that I sign up for his nerve study so we could more closely pinpoint what could be the underlying issues. He also ordered an MRI. What I learned from the MRI was that I have some spinal stenosis (scary). What I learned from the nerve test was that I had carpal tunnel syndrome in both arms! Who knew! So - my journey continues as I'm on my way to a spinal doctor to see how these discoveries tie into my past with car accidents and, I imagine, spinal stenosis. Thank you doctor Barton for helping me to have the courage to seek out more discovery and treatment from like minded doctors ! read more

What I seek from medical professionals is to feel like they're part of my wellness team, that they actually try to learn about me and care what my desired outcomes are. I saw Dr. Edward Barton and immediately felt like he was listening to me, hearing me, and thinking about what I was saying--he was personable and relatable. The first time I saw him, I felt like I was talking with someone I'd known for a long time. There was no distrust or judgment, as I've often gotten from other PCPs. There was not a hint of condescension, as I've often gotten from other specialists. There were two people connecting to gather data and try to solve a problem. It was brilliant and I wish this kind of experience could happen more often. I've had the misfortune of seeing too many doctors that jump to the most common diagnosis and reach for that little white prescription pad I loathe so much. So when the opposite happens, it's 5-star Yelp worthy. read more

My Visit to Dr Edward Barton was a wonderful experience. His personality, his amazing knowledge, & open mind was great. I recommend him highly,This why Im recommending this gifted & caring neurologist. Diane Russell (actual Reviewer) read more

Dr. Edward Barton is patient, kind, & empathetic to the needs of the patient population. We visited Dr. Edward Barton for an unsteady gait for my mother & he knew exactly what the diagnosis was. He showed compassion, understanding & made the difficult conversation easy & less stressful. He met us with grace & mostly importantly as a person when dealing with insecurities & fear related to the health of my mother. Thank you, Dr. Edward Barton for helping our family! You are a blessing! read more

I experienced two years of vertigo, migraines, facial pain, twitching, and burning, for which I saw neurologist Edward Barton in Pasadena. I was convinced the symptoms were neurological, even though Dr. Barton wasn't. After reviewing my MRI's, he believed that my symptoms were muscular rather than neurological. He referred me to Boris Prilutsky for medical massage. That referral initiated my road to healing. I really appreciated Dr. Barton's extensive knowledge, care, and compassion as I explained my symptoms. Dr. Barton is a top-notch neurologist, and I found it refreshing that he explored non-invasive, nonpharmaceutical actions as a first step to pain management. He was right on with his diagnosis and treatment. Thank you, Dr. Barton! read more

I had been dealing with a nerve issue in my leg for several years due to a past surgery. I happen to find Dr. Barton and immediately he knew the proper treatment for my issue. I am pleased to report that after only 6 weeks, I have substantial improvement and I will continue... I highly recommend him. There is simply no reason to live with nerve pain. He is in high demand and may take a couple of months to get your appointment. read more

I have been in search for answers to my health issues for over a year and felt no one was really listening or caring to find the root cause of my pain to resolve it. I saw over 7 doctors and tried over a dozen strong meds and went through very expensive studies with no improvement or answers. Dr. Barton patiently listened to me, took the time to evaluate my case, reviewed all the results compiled in a year from the different doctors and took into consideration my point of view and my fears. I was surprised how fast he was able to pin-point the issue and provide an alternate option. No medication, no selfishness or bureaucratic red tape. I left his office feeling hopeful that there was finally a light at the end of the tunnel. I felt relieved and spiritually lifted when I left his office. He is a God-send. Thank you so much for sending me to Boris Prilutski. Today, my pain has significantly reduced and I started to regain my mobility. I feel better mentally and physically! read more

Wow, after 2 years searching for answers and many expensive tests and treatments (MRIs, X-Rays, and Physical Therapy) for my pseudo sciatic nerve issues, I finally got speak with doctor that could help. I had also given up after seeing seven specialists. Dr Barton was compassion and engaging. After my nerve test I was relieved to discover I did not have nerve damage. Dr. Barton didn't push medication or PT. If you're looking for compassionate and gifted Neurologist, Dr. Barton is your man read more

Dr. Barton is a great neurologist and approaches his patients with great level of empathy and compassion!

I have to add as an update that thanks to Dr. Barton's referral to an exceptional massage therapist named Boris, I have my life back. I was diagnosed with POTS, MCAS, CFS, and Hashimoto's autoimmune disorder and ALL have gone into remission thanks to the life restoring, scientifically backed massage treatments. Dr. Barton could have easily prescribed me medicine with harsh side effects (which only made me worse in the past) to "manage" my conditions, just like every other neurologist I saw. Instead, Dr. Barton chose to do something different and actually help me by running all necessary tests and referring me to Boris. I am immensely grateful for Dr. Barton-- his integrity and his open mindedness are hard to come by. I really wish there were more medical doctors like him. read more

I appreciated Dr Barton's approach to healthcare, by exploring non-invasive, non pharmaceutical actions, as a first step to pain management. When I mentioned to him that I have been dealing with vertigo since 2001, he was the first doctor to recommend that I see an ENT specialist (every other doctor would just tell me it's crystals in the ear and there's nothing you can do about it), he suggested that we explore what other causes there might be. The specialists that he has sent me to have been first rate. I feel he takes a holistic approach to his patients care, and to paraphrase him on my initial visit "we want to do what we can to avoid having surgery or relying on pain medications, if possible". He has a busy office, so you will have to wait awhile past your appointment time to see him. read more

My dear mother's been dealing with essential tremors for two years now and since she's visiting, I wanted a second opinion from a Neurologist. Dr. Barton was recommended by Dr.Michael Akhondy of Hollywood Urgent Care and boy, what a recommendations this has been. Thank you for listening to mom and giving her the best care. I am so glad she's well and that she was able to speak with you at length. You are truly a world class physician, good sir! read more

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I was very surprised to be greeted ,personally, by Dr Barton while waiting for my appointment ( very short wait time).Dr B escorted me into his office and proceeded to give me his full attention, no fiddling with his computer or eyes anywhere else but on me while he asked how he could help. His manner was professional and direct In involving me with the treatment plan. This is how medicine should be collaborative and individual; highly recommended read more

I used to find Dr. Barton extremely knowledgeable and willing to find the answer. He figured out an issue with my dad that no one else could. However, the last few times we have been in he seems rushed, irritable and not interested in seeing us at all. We aren't bad or obnoxious patients, but it seems reasonable to have a few questions. Sad, because I once thought he was terrific and referred him to people looking for a good neurologist. read more

Very good and caring doctor Was able to help my father with a complicated neurological problem. Always responds fast and truly cares about patients read more

Dr. Barton is very caring and seems to actually listen to what the patient says. I like him a lot and highly recommend him.

Great care for Traumatic Brain Injuries. His referrals have helped so much over the years.

Dr. Barton is incredible. Not only has he taken great care of my health, but also he is wonderful to speak with at every appointment. It's rare to find a doctor that combines such personal touches and care for a patient as a person with outstanding quality of medical care. I highly recommend becoming his patient. read more

Dr. Barton listened well and carefully. He asked helpful questions and was able to clarify next steps for my condition. I was pleased with my first visit to see him. His support team was professional and friendly. I'm glad to have been referred to Dr. Barton. read more

Dr. Edward Barton is wonderful! From the moment I met him, I knew he would be able to help me. He is not your typical doctor who spends a few minutes with you and then sends you on your way with a prescription in hand for the pharmacy. No, he works in quite the contrary way. He looks at all your tests/records, listens to your concerns, looks at your overall health and then thinks outside the box to find the solution to your specific needs...how refreshing! After having been with a doctor from another practice who did none of that and put me on very strong drugs that had me spiraling downward, Dr. Barton stepped in and course-corrected. He gave me my confidence back that my health could be improved/healed and mapped out a plan of action which has worked. He guided me to Dr. George Nune in his practice that specializes in what I needed and, between the two of them, I have my health back. read more