Dr. Michael Baum is a board-certified family medicine physician. Dr. Baum is a concerned and caring family physician serving the community of South Plainfield, NJ. He attended Rowan University, where … Read more ›
University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
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Rowan University | Doctorate | D.O. | 1983 |
Institution | Focus | Year |
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Internship - Kennedy University Hospital Stratford | General Practice | 1986 |
Residency - JFK Medical Center | Family Medicine | Not Specified |
Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
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Family Medicine | Family Medicine | 1986 |
Role | Organization | Time |
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Professional Member | American Academy of Family Medicine | Present |
Professional Member | New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons | Present |
Distinction | Institution | Year |
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Top Doctors | New Jersey | 2018 |
Top Doctor of South Plainfield | New Jersey | 2017 |
Michael Jay Baum, DO has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 39 (started in 1986)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Baum specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
We accept most insurances, please call to verify.
More info: We accept cash and credit.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
“Great!”
Service, care, and people are one of the best.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
always willing to listen
“helpfull”
always willing to listen
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
always listens and give ample time to visit
“i have been with dr baum over 30 years and am always pleased”
always listens and give ample time to visit
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Thoroughly explained and went over my blood work results.
“Great. Great in all aspects”
Thoroughly explained and went over my blood work results.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Always pleasant
“Dr Baum is always thorough with me”
Always pleasant
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Everyone here has been very friendly and attentive
“Very good experience”
Everyone here has been very friendly and attentive
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr Baum is always polite, considerate and a good listener.
“Good experience”
Dr Baum is always polite, considerate and a good listener.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Excellent
“always a good experience”
Excellent
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
office and doctors are responsive and caring! they care about me and my progress and always make me feel welcome and cared for! I've been a patient for more than 20 years!
“Doctor Baum is an excellent diagnostician and a great doctor!”
office and doctors are responsive and caring! they care about me and my progress and always make me feel welcome and cared for! I've been a patient for more than 20 years!
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
wonderful
“very good”
wonderful
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
excellent service
“wonderful”
excellent service
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Always a pleasant experience
“terrific”
Always a pleasant experience
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr. Baum was very thorough in his explanations of my treatment options for asthma and acne.
“Overall great experience”
Dr. Baum was very thorough in his explanations of my treatment options for asthma and acne.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
my experience is cofortable relaxs atomosphere
“general physical”
my experience is cofortable relaxs atomosphere
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
always feel better when i leave, i always feel like the doctors listen and do everything to help me. i feel so much better overall since coming here.
“wonderful”
always feel better when i leave, i always feel like the doctors listen and do everything to help me. i feel so much better overall since coming here.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Good staff
“Nice Visit”
Good staff
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
i very glad with the care giving there. thank you everyone
“I trust the doctor and the staff.”
i very glad with the care giving there. thank you everyone
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Excellent
“Excellent”
Excellent
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Provides professional medical services.
“very thorough and efficient.”
Provides professional medical services.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Thorough with your problems
“Attentive to detail”
Thorough with your problems
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
i had a better experience here than i have had anywhere else. He does not ask unnecessary questions unless he knows it relates to your problem. ask quick as i came is as easy as i came back out.
“Quick and thorough”
i had a better experience here than i have had anywhere else. He does not ask unnecessary questions unless he knows it relates to your problem. ask quick as i came is as easy as i came back out.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
blessed
“great”
blessed
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
The beginning was a little challenging; however determination allow me to overcome the obstacles within a few weeks. My determination was set to first lose weight and to establish a lifestyle change which would improve my health and wellness. My listening skills improved with time and my willingness and goal setting was not going to be denied. The challenge was set before me and I had to make the determination to complete the life-style offered. The program can only work if you work the program.
“Life changing experience”
The beginning was a little challenging; however determination allow me to overcome the obstacles within a few weeks. My determination was set to first lose weight and to establish a lifestyle change which would improve my health and wellness. My listening skills improved with time and my willingness and goal setting was not going to be denied. The challenge was set before me and I had to make the determination to complete the life-style offered. The program can only work if you work the program.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
very good Doctor been with him since my kids were small that means a long time.
“hate waiting but worth the wait”
very good Doctor been with him since my kids were small that means a long time.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr. Baum answered all my questions and he explains things in a way that a patient can understand. The staff is terrific! I would recommend this physician to all.
“Very Knowledgeable and Understanding Physician”
Dr. Baum answered all my questions and he explains things in a way that a patient can understand. The staff is terrific! I would recommend this physician to all.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
have been going for many years.
“personable”
have been going for many years.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Went for results of blood work. Doctor explained what i need to do in a friendly and professional manner
“Recheck”
Went for results of blood work. Doctor explained what i need to do in a friendly and professional manner
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
blood work followupo
“graet”
blood work followupo
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Left the office feeling confident I was on top of my conditions thanks to Dr.Baum's explanations.
“All questions answered”
Left the office feeling confident I was on top of my conditions thanks to Dr.Baum's explanations.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
He is a funny and excellent doctor!
“Excellent”
He is a funny and excellent doctor!
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
doctor is always concerned which I appreciate
“octor is allways concerned which I appricate”
doctor is always concerned which I appreciate
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Visit was quick and informative, details were explained.
“Experience”
Visit was quick and informative, details were explained.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
wonderful as always. caring. compassionate. detail oriented. never rushes u. thorough.
“dr baum patient care”
wonderful as always. caring. compassionate. detail oriented. never rushes u. thorough.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
It's always a wonderful experience at Doctors Care Associates. Dr. Baum and his incredible staff are professional, efficient, and extremely capable. I always feel that I'm in good hands with Doctors Care Associates.
“Excellent care!”
It's always a wonderful experience at Doctors Care Associates. Dr. Baum and his incredible staff are professional, efficient, and extremely capable. I always feel that I'm in good hands with Doctors Care Associates.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
He is pretty flexible.
“Someone that listens to us.”
He is pretty flexible.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
good experience
“prompt and through”
good experience
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I had an positive visit
“very good and positive experience”
I had an positive visit
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
dr baum takes the time to listen and accurately address all your concerns
“dr baum is very caring”
dr baum takes the time to listen and accurately address all your concerns
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
greatell
“dr visit was great”
greatell
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
dr. baum is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in his explanations.
“excellent care”
dr. baum is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in his explanations.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
good
“visit”
good
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I have full trust in Dr Baum's care.
“Trust”
I have full trust in Dr Baum's care.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Been seeing Dr. Baum for many years. Very satisfied with his care.
“Great care provider”
Been seeing Dr. Baum for many years. Very satisfied with his care.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Overall my visit was great!!
“I always experience great care and time with the doctor just listening to my concerns.”
Overall my visit was great!!
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Been coming to Dr Baum for years. Great Doctor!!
“Great Service!!”
Been coming to Dr Baum for years. Great Doctor!!
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
very good
“the best care for me n no problem”
very good
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
great
“great”
great
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
very good
“a good visit no complains”
very good
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
my experience has mostly been positive
“personable and willing to help”
my experience has mostly been positive
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
very nice friendly knowledge
“great”
very nice friendly knowledge
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I have been coming here for 10 or more years. Always warm and friendly experience.
“local patient”
I have been coming here for 10 or more years. Always warm and friendly experience.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
except for usually waiting past appt. time, i have always been provided with excellent and efficient care.
“comfortable experience at each visit”
except for usually waiting past appt. time, i have always been provided with excellent and efficient care.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Great bedside manners !
“Awesome Doctor!”
Great bedside manners !
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
It was satisfactory.
“Good Care”
It was satisfactory.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
everyone is great...
“Excellent”
everyone is great...
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
after the 8 weeks, I have a better understanding of serving size. it have help to participate in other activities like Zumba class. Helene is very knowledgeable and provide me with the tools to help me understand the correct way to maintain healthy lifestyle. I feel more stronger, and more confident in many ways.
“very informative,”
after the 8 weeks, I have a better understanding of serving size. it have help to participate in other activities like Zumba class.
Helene is very knowledgeable and provide me with the tools to help me understand the correct way to maintain healthy lifestyle. I feel more stronger, and more confident in many ways.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Feeling much better since starting Lifestyle Management with Dr .B and Helene
“Lifestyle Management”
Feeling much better since starting Lifestyle Management with Dr .B and Helene
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I've been a patient for years and have always had good care from the team. Everyone is very nice and listen to the patients' needs.
“Always get the right amount of attention”
I've been a patient for years and have always had good care from the team. Everyone is very nice and listen to the patients' needs.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
helpful
“helpful”
helpful
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
The entire staff here is very professional and it's a clen and welcoming environment.
“always a great experience”
The entire staff here is very professional and it's a clen and welcoming environment.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Everyone is friendly.
“Great Place”
Everyone is friendly.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr. Baum is always willing to answer any question I have and explain anything thoroughly.
“Excellent as always”
Dr. Baum is always willing to answer any question I have and explain anything thoroughly.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr baum is wonderful
“fantastic doctor”
Dr baum is wonderful
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
The doctor is very good and thorough. He ensures you know where your health stands.
“Dr. Baum”
The doctor is very good and thorough. He ensures you know where your health stands.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
always a great experience. helpful and friendly
“a great experience. very helpful”
always a great experience. helpful and friendly
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
good
“it went well”
good
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Short Wait, Reviewed results from blood work and discussed several other items for opinions and decision making.
“Post Physical Follow_up”
Short Wait, Reviewed results from blood work and discussed several other items for opinions and decision making.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr Baum has always been great about diagnosis and explanation on any questions.
“Quick and efficient”
Dr Baum has always been great about diagnosis and explanation on any questions.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I am so happy with Helene and I really loved this program. I have seen alot of differences health wise and have had good energy and increases. This program has helped me alot in healthy eating decisions and exercises and cardio. Helene was very encouraging and helpful.
“Lifestyle Management Experience”
I am so happy with Helene and I really loved this program. I have seen alot of differences health wise and have had good energy and increases. This program has helped me alot in healthy eating decisions and exercises and cardio. Helene was very encouraging and helpful.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Excellent
“Excellent”
Excellent
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I've been seeing Dr Baum for the past twenty years and have been happy with his practice.
“Good doctor, friendly office staff, short wait times”
I've been seeing Dr Baum for the past twenty years and have been happy with his practice.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr. Baum is very patient and informative during my visits. He pays keen attention to any issues of potential ones and advise accordingly. The girls here are very nice and friendly.
“My visits here are great.”
Dr. Baum is very patient and informative during my visits. He pays keen attention to any issues of potential ones and advise accordingly. The girls here are very nice and friendly.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr. and staff are very caring and efficient when dealing with my concerns.
“Wonderful Dr. and associates”
Dr. and staff are very caring and efficient when dealing with my concerns.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I was very please with my experience by the doctor.
“My experience was good.”
I was very please with my experience by the doctor.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I loved that everyone was encouraging me on to succeed with my weight lost journey. They motivated me to join the gym and how to properly exercise and most of all eat the right foods! I'm happy with the results achieved and will continue the lifestyle way of eating and exercising.
“The office was genuinely concerned about my success.”
I loved that everyone was encouraging me on to succeed with my weight lost journey. They motivated me to join the gym and how to properly exercise and most of all eat the right foods! I'm happy with the results achieved and will continue the lifestyle way of eating and exercising.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I say that for 3 resons. 1. Dr Baum is Knowledgeable , courteous , so well organized and tech savvy 2. Very professional and courteous staff 3. The way they use technology is reassuring I am with them for last 14 years
“The best service”
I say that for 3 resons.
1. Dr Baum is Knowledgeable , courteous , so well organized and tech savvy
2. Very professional and courteous staff
3. The way they use technology is reassuring
I am with them for last 14 years
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
quick and accurate
“always kind and caring”
quick and accurate
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
he's always there to lend an ear and opinion
“great appointment”
he's always there to lend an ear and opinion
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
the staff is always considerate and friendly
“Staff Excellent”
the staff is always considerate and friendly
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
the the staff are always pleasent ,and friendly
“great doctor”
the the staff are always pleasent ,and friendly
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
very informative and willing to listen
“short wait time very profesional office.”
very informative and willing to listen
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
very good doctor
“excelence pace”
very good doctor
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr. Baum he is the greatest and nicest, carries his experience with patients very well.
“Great Doctor”
Dr. Baum he is the greatest and nicest, carries his experience with patients very well.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
always very helpful
“Experience”
always very helpful
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Doctor Baum spends time to explain about my health issues and review my diet. The staff is courteous and kind
“excellent family practice”
Doctor Baum spends time to explain about my health issues and review my diet. The staff is courteous and kind
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
20+ years of trusted care
“quality care”
20+ years of trusted care
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
The team at Doctor's Care Associates has taken care of me health care needs for the last 20 years. TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!
“Excellent service team”
The team at Doctor's Care Associates has taken care of me health care needs for the last 20 years. TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
dr baum was very good explaining my ultra sound.gave me a clear understanding of my medicine options visit was very good for me
“awesome office visit”
dr baum was very good explaining my ultra sound.gave me a clear understanding of my medicine options visit was very good for me
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
We went over my concern with no problems.
“Follow-up”
We went over my concern with no problems.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr Baums office is the best place to come for all doctors care
“Regular visit”
Dr Baums office is the best place to come for all doctors care
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I have been coming here for 6 years and everything is good. staff is very friendly and Doc Baum has become sort of friend to me. Always spends time answering all questions. Takes interest in my health and well being. Thanks Dr Care Associates
“Awesome Family Practice”
I have been coming here for 6 years and everything is good. staff is very friendly and Doc Baum has become sort of friend to me. Always spends time answering all questions. Takes interest in my health and well being.
Thanks Dr Care Associates
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
doctor n assistant were very compliant and understanding to the patient needs
“doctor visit”
doctor n assistant were very compliant and understanding to the patient needs
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Dr. Baum listens to your concerns and tries to work with you .
“Good Doctor.”
Dr. Baum listens to your concerns and tries to work with you .
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
good work
“good”
good work
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Has always made me feel comfortable in his decision making when it comes to my health
“great doc!”
Has always made me feel comfortable in his decision making when it comes to my health
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I am very pleased with the service provided. I have been with this office over 7 years.
“service is excellent”
I am very pleased with the service provided. I have been with this office over 7 years.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Good
“Efficient”
Good
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
have always had a great visit from staff and docs.
“very good”
have always had a great visit from staff and docs.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
very good
“good dr”
very good
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
i have been a patient of dr. baum for over 30 years. i trust his decision making when it comes to my health. his examinations are complete
“my visit”
i have been a patient of dr. baum for over 30 years. i trust his decision making when it comes to my health. his examinations are complete
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
I have always been greeted in a positive manner. Waiting time is not long. Dr. Baum is very knowledgeable.
“Have a positive experience”
I have always been greeted in a positive manner. Waiting time is not long. Dr. Baum is very knowledgeable.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
explained all results well and spent time to listen to my concerns.
“satisfying”
explained all results well and spent time to listen to my concerns.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
all my queries were answered
“was the followup visit”
all my queries were answered
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Este doctor es bien bueno y te trata con respecto.
“Bueno Doctor”
Este doctor es bien bueno y te trata con respecto.
Doctors Care Associates - 908 Oak Tree Ave STE. L
Always make their patients feel welcomed!
“Great Staff and Provider”
Always make their patients feel welcomed!
Comment - “ Great! ”
Service, care, and people are one of the best.