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Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD

Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Pontiac, MI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanley Medical College-MGR University in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as McLaren Oakland and ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

50 N Perry St Pontiac, MI 48342

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Baskara specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Baskara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baskara

4.2

15 ratings, 7 with a written review
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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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J. Graber – Dec 31, 2021
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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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Cindy Wolph – May 24, 2021
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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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Christine Zywocki – Jul 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jeanie Thompson – Jan 24, 2020
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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
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Jul 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Swanton, OH – Mar 04, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Tim W. in Toledo, OH – Feb 03, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD, FACS, MRCS, is a bariatric surgeon at The University of Toledo Medical Center.

Dr. Baskara earned his medical degree from Stanley Medical College in Chennai, India. He completed his residency general-surgery...
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  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General 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.

  • St John Hospital & Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2017
  • Facs

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hosp-hahnemann University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Edinburgh

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • Belfast City Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • The Queen's University Of Belfast / Faculty Of Medicine And Health Sciences

    Internship Hospital, 2003
  • Stanley Medical College-mgr University

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Tamil

Locations

Practice

Pioneer Specialty Hospital50 N Perry St Pontiac, MI 48342
1

Practice

ProMedica Physicians General Surgery1250 Ralston Ave Ste 204 Defiance, OH 43512
2

Practice

Promedica Physicians General Surgery-Adrian5640 N Adrian Hwy Ste C Adrian, MI 49221
3

Practice

Defiance Hospital Inc1200 Ralston Ave Defiance, OH 43512
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital

    1200 Ralston Ave
    Defiance, OH 43512
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital

    5640 N Adrian Hwy
    Adrian, MI 49221
    Recipient of 3
    hospital 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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • McLaren Oakland

    50 N Perry St
    Pontiac, MI 48342
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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