Dr. Joshua Aaron, MD
Pulmonary Disease*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Joshua Aaron, MD is a pulmonologist in Elkton, MD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Aaron has extensive experience in Respiratory Tract Conditions, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chester County Hospital and Christiana Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.
2.1 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (51 reviews)
Practice
216 E Pulaski Hwy Ste 235 Elkton, MD 21921Telehealth available
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Aaron is affiliated with Chester County Hospital West Chester, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Aaron specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Aaron's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aaron
2.1
51 ratings, 28 with a written review
| 5 star | 24% | 24% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 star | 69% | 69% |
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Excessive wait time
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- 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
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 30, 2023
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Doesn’t answer questions. Very gruff manner. Condescending
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
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Oct 31, 2023
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Bizarre
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2022
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One of the worst doctors I have ever seen. Unprofessional. Sleep studies not done in professional manner to be valid. Although office less than 5 minutes from house, I chose the next closest doctor my insurance would cover which was over 40 minutes away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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nosleephelp25 – Nov 16, 2021
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The doctor takes his time with you and documents everything. If the wait time is a little long, it's because he cares. I'd rather wait extra time than to be rushed out like I have been in the past at other medical facilities
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ken Fischer – Sep 30, 2021
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Dr. Aaron could never keep an appointment. On the average he is 1:30 late to see his patients which is surprising because once you are in his office, he rushes through your chart
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Sep 11, 2021
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My visit was on 5/5/21. My appointment was at 9:00am. I sat there until 10:00am, finally saw a nurse completed all my breathing exercises and then sat there again for another hour waiting on the doctor. Once in his office all his time was spent on the computer entering my information, mentioned something about heart failure but would not elaborate. I called his emergency line on Friday and as of today have not even received a call back. How do you have an emergency line when you never return your patients calls...HORRIBLE DOCTOR, HORRIBLE BEDSIDE MANNER..HOW DO YOU EVEN HAVE A MEDICAL PRACTICE.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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FEMALE – May 11, 2021
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My experience with Dr. Aaron was less than ideal. I waited 4 hours in the waiting room past my appointment time before I was able to see him. When I was finally escorted into the examination room, Dr. Aaron's "bed side manner" was non-existent, no greeting, no acknowledgement of my presence at all. I have changed to another doctor for my health needs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2020
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I waited as a new patient to see Dr. Aaron for 2.5 hours in the waiting room, once I finally got back to see him he was in with me for less than 5 minutes and never looked up from his computer once at me. Didn’t touch me at all to listen to my heart/lungs or anything. Worst doctor I’ve ever seen, and then he had no problem sending me as astronomical bill for what my insurance wouldn’t cover because he over charges.
What went well
No results
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
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Sep 03, 2020
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I did a sleep study at Dr Aaron's Elkton Office. I tried on 4-masks in preparation of using the CPAP machine. I selected 2-masks to potentially use for the study, that remained in the room. The 2-masks not selected were placed back in the boxes they came out of and the lids were closed up. After briefly sleeping, I woke up because of the heat, I couldn't sleep because I was sweating, room was 80+ degrees and I had to wait over 30-minutes for the technician. I was tossing & turning, the bed was hard & hurt my hips. Then I started wondering about the cleanliness of the masks I chose to potentially wear. I did finally fall asleep for a few hours. After the technician removed the wires, he left taking the masks that were in the room with him. I have no idea what was done with the masks that had remained with me. I can't bring myself to go back to complete the study with the CPAP machine for fear of contracting something. If I could i would give Dr. Aaron a negative rating.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 08, 2020
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Got new machine with new mask .Can't get the right replacement for nose piece. Call Jenny a number a time also office manager .no help.been using the Same mask and noise piece for months.not clean uh?..ill be dropping the machine with the wrong parts off when have time.ill find anther doctor
What went well
- Explained conditions well
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Patrick Rauso – Jun 03, 2020
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Never on time. My wife is currently there in the waiting room still unseen. Her appointment was for 530pm.
I experienced the same issue when I went to Dr Aaron for my sleep study years ago.
Rather than give you a take home sleep study, his office forces patients to spend the night multiple times before getting hardware to take home for a sleep study.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
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A former patient – Mar 04, 2020
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Doctor Aaron has and is thorough, and to the point. Doctor Aaron expresses his point of view to me, the direction we should go, and what is needed to get there.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Thomas Loftis – Feb 02, 2020
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Trying to get a replacement CPAP. Went to appointment, filled out papers and NOTHING. Only follow up from his office was to keep sending dunning invoices to me even though I had already paid.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2020
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Dr. Aaron is arrogant while trying to be calm and helpful. He does NOT listen to the patient and gives outrageous responses to questions. I believe that if I didn't pursue the issue with another doctor, that my husband would get much worse. If I could give him a zero star, I would.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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 others found this helpful
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Landenberg, PA – Jun 04, 2019
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Unprofessional. At first visit had a nonprofessional give me a test to evaluate if I required oxygen. Dr. Aaron did not listen I was recovering from walking pneumonia and prescribed JUST on this test. Really? Oxygen for 24/7.
Had his head buried in his laptop and minimal eye contact. Unprofessional.
Follow up visit in PA office with ceiling tiles with mold! Made to wait 2 1/2 hours!!
Found no evidence of any reason suggested a lung biopsy. Of course I didn’t follow up w that advise.
Found a professional Pulmonologist! DO NOT RECOMMEND!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2019
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Difficulty reaching anyone to schedule an appointment. Busy signal for extended periods of time (30 min lunch period) over several days. Response once finally reached- I was told mornings only and when I asked to clarify, she repeated mornings only but no range of times until I specifically asked "from what time until what time please". Long wait once in the office. Prescription not ready because never called in and then wrong dose from what discussed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
3 others found this helpful
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KA in North East, MD – Mar 08, 2019
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Unbelievably Unprofessional. Should have his license revoked. Each visit I have to wait over an hour for him to show up. He is rushed and unkind. Sorry I wasted my money there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
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Elkton – Feb 05, 2019
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Wait times are horrible and he's always over booked.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
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Elkton, MD – Dec 13, 2018
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Most unprofessional physician I’ve ever met. Walks into the room, looks at his computer, doesn’t look at me, and starts asking questions. I didn’t know who he was.
Crowds his office with patients by scheduling more than he can see in the allotted time.
Got a sleep study but no one called with results. Someone called wanting to send a CPAP to my house. No training or explanation why I need it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
- Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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New London, PA – Sep 18, 2018
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About Me
biography
Dr. Joshua Aaron, MD is a pulmonologist in Elkton, MD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Aaron has extensive experience in Respiratory Tract Conditions, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated...read morePulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
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Rhode Island Hospital Brown University
Fellowship Hospital, 1995Jefferson University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1992Jefferson University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1990University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Sleep Medicine
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Practice
Joshua N. Aaron MD PA216 E Pulaski Hwy Ste 235 Elkton, MD 21921
Joshua N Aaron MD PA251 Lewis Ln Ste 301B Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Practice
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 44
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
View all awardsPulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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