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Dr. Brian Baxter, MD

Dr. Brian Baxter, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Baxter, MD is a family medicine physician in Sandusky, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from AUTONOMOUS NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF NICARAGUA / FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital and Firelands Regional Medical Center.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1326 E Perkins Ave Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0685

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Baxter specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Baxter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baxter

3.1
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
47%
47%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
40%
40%

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Dr. Baxter is professional but friendly at the same time. He actually listens to you and answers questions. He never acts like he doesn’t time to hear what you have to say. He genuinely cares about his patients well being. He is a wonderful doctor. If you really need to see him he will find a way to get you in ASAP. We are lucky to have him in our area!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diana – Apr 22, 2023
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I see NP Carrie
NP Carrie is THE BEST!!!! Caring, listens and extremely knowledgeable. And her nurse Diane is wonderful. The office staff is also great! Would never consider going anywhere else! So thankful for this Family Practice!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pam – Jul 23, 2022
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Called in on 10/23 at 8am To have a prescription refilled. Nurse said they would call it in. It was a steroid pack, cant walk due to gout flare up. On 10/24 at 3pm it's still not called in, still can't walk. Called in and nurse said that doc needed me to come in for a follow up, follow up for what? Havent done anything yet. Communication with this office is horrible, this is not the first time this has happened, this is like the 4th time. I guess I can read minds? A phone call would be Nice!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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Brian hockenberry in Sandusky – Oct 25, 2017
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one of the very few doctors that actually took the time to have a conversation with me and actually listened to me regarding my concerns. He takes the time to address my concerns and takes the necessary time to do so.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sandusky, OH – Apr 19, 2017
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Does not follow up on hospital patients. Office personnel are lacking in people skills and following up.i was admitted to the hospital with a cardiac problem following Dr Baxter office instructions and left for 3 days with no visits by Dr.Baxter or any other doctor. I discharged myself . 3 days later I received a call from Dr. Baxter office manager advising me I had been dropped from his practice for failing to follow his instrutions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Tom in Sandusky, Ohio – May 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brian Baxter, MD is a family medicine physician in Sandusky, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from AUTONOMOUS NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF NICARAGUA / FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1989. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Autonomous National University Of Nicaragua / Faculty Of Medical Science

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office1326 E Perkins Ave Sandusky, OH 44870
1
Firelands Regional Medical Center2500 W Strub Rd Ste 120 Sandusky, OH 44870
2
Office5319 Hoag Dr Ste 210A Sheffield Village, OH 44035
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Firelands Regional Medical Center

    1111 Hayes Ave
    Sandusky, OH 44870
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital

    3700 Kolbe Rd
    Lorain, OH 44053
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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