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Dr. Howard Baum, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.1 (28)
Map Pin Small Clifton, NJ
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Baum, MD

Dr. Howard Baum, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Clifton, NJ. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College and is affiliated with St. Mary’s General Hospital and Saint Joseph's University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Baum an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Baum works at Practice in Clifton, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Baum's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nj Physicians LLC
    6 Brighton Rd Fl 2, Clifton, NJ 07012 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 777-7911
  2. 2
    Amit Agarwal MD
    164 Brighton Rd, Clifton, NJ 07012 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 859-3700
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    2 Brighton Rd, Clifton, NJ 07012 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 845-4160

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Mary’s General Hospital
  • Saint Joseph's University Medical Center

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Treatment frequency



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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Pernicious Anemia
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Howard Baum, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 47 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese
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    NPI Number
    • 1558301176
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Dart-Hitchcock Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Howard Baum, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Baum is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Baum has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Baum has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Baum on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Baum. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Baum.

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