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Dr. James Baran, MD

Colorectal Surgery
3.5 (12)
Map Pin Small Mars, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Baran, MD

Dr. James Baran, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Mars, PA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University and is affiliated with Forbes Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian. Patients rated Dr. Baran an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Baran works at Colo-Rectal Associates in Mars, PA with other offices in Monroeville, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids 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. Baran's Office Locations

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    518 Myoma Rd Ste 301, Mars, PA 16046 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (724) 741-6070
  2. 2
    Colo-rectal Associates
    2566 Haymaker Rd Ste 206, Monroeville, PA 15146 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 373-8040

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  • Forbes Hospital
  • UPMC Presbyterian

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    About Dr. James Baran, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, German, Italian and Russian
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    NPI Number
    • 1033118484
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rw Johnson Affil Hosps
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Scranton State Hosp
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Baran, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Baran is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Baran has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Baran on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Baran speaks French, German, Italian and Russian.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Baran. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Baran.

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