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Dr. Howard Baum, MD

Dr. Howard Baum, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Baum, MD is a gastroenterologist in Clifton, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1977. He is affiliated with St. Mary's General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

6 Brighton Rd Fl 2 Clifton, NJ 07012

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Dr. Baum is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Baum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baum

4.1

28 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Highly Recommend – Aug 08, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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HB – Oct 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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May 24, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 18, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Clifton – Jun 04, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

I feel privileged to be able to make a difference in each patients life.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982
  • Dart-hitchcock Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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  • Portuguese

Dr. Baum is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

  • North Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Health Professional Award, 2011

  • Patients Choice Award, 2009-2011

  • Inside Jersey Top Doctors list, 2009-2011

  • US News & World Reports National Top Doctors List, 2011-2012

  • Castle-Connolly Guide to Top Doctors in the NY Metropolitan area, 2011-2012

  • United Passaic Organizations Distinguished Health Professional Award, 2011

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Locations

Practice

NJ Physicians LLC6 Brighton Rd Fl 2 Clifton, NJ 07012
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Practice

Office2 Brighton Rd Clifton, NJ 07012
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Ryszard Krol M.D. LLC164 Brighton Rd Clifton, NJ 07012
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mary's General Hospital

    350 Boulevard
    Passaic, NJ 07055
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

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