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Dr. James Blaugrund, MD

Dr. James Blaugrund, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Blaugrund, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC St. Margaret. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

9104 Babcock Blvd Ste 3112 Pittsburgh, PA 15237

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Blaugrund specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Blaugrund's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blaugrund

3.4

18 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
33%
33%

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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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Joyce L.Smith – Dec 16, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rob Pitzer – Nov 16, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jdetar – Apr 15, 2024
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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
Helpful
Jacqueline Fazio – Aug 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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
Helpful
Linda Biel – May 27, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Pittsburgh, PA – 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jenn Ingram in Allison Park PA – Feb 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 12, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sherry Kacsur in Mc Kees Rocks, PA – Feb 15, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Blaugrund, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC St. Margaret. He is accepting new patients.
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck 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.

  • Yale University

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office9104 Babcock Blvd Ste 3112 Pittsburgh, PA 15237
1
Neurology at UPMC St. Margaret100 Delafield Rd Ste 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15215
2
Office9800 McKnight Rd Ste 130 Pittsburgh, PA 15237
3

Practice

Office6001 Stonewood Dr Ste 300 Wexford, PA 15090
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

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

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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