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Dr. Joel Bauman, MD

Dr. Joel Bauman, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Bauman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Meriden, CT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from N.Y.U.|New York University School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

435 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451
Telehealth available

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(203) 238-7747

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bauman is affiliated with Hartford Hospital Hartford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Bauman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bauman specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Bauman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bauman

4.5

51 ratings, 38 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Ana Luisa Sostre – Mar 31, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jackson P. Maille – Mar 30, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 24, 2025
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Phyllis Provost McNeil – Nov 03, 2024
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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
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Nov 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lorrainel levandowski – Dec 08, 2023
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Ronald Decker – Aug 10, 2023
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Katie Muckle – Feb 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Kerry C – Dec 27, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 07, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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E Szydlowski – Jun 26, 2022
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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
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Carolyn Olson – Jun 07, 2022
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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
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Rick Smith – May 26, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Robert J Tellar – May 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Winter – Apr 24, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 18, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Harold Buehler – Jan 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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David Hollister – Dec 21, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

My practice provides excellence in neurosurgical care. I offer responsive, caring, and personalized service. I provide state-of-the-art technical innovations blended with traditional, tried and true methods and a conservative approach that...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

*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 England Baptist Hosital, Boston Ma, Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship - Eric J. Woodard Md, Fellowship Director|new England Baptist Hospit

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • Hospital Of The University Of Penn|hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • Hospital Of The University Of Penn|hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania|hospital Of Unive

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • N.y.u.|new York University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Bauman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group435 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451
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    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group280 S Main St # 204 Cheshire, CT 06410
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    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group455 Lewis Ave # 100 Meriden, CT 06451
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    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group85 Seymour St Ste 1003 Hartford, CT 06106
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hartford Hospital

      80 Seymour St
      Hartford, CT 06102
      Recipient of 29
      hospital awards

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus

      81 Meriden Ave
      Southington, CT 06489
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

    • Midstate Medical Center

      435 Lewis Ave
      Meriden, CT 06451
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% 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
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