Dr. Michael Jay Baum D.O.
Family Practitioner
908 Oak Tree Ave Suite L South Plainfield NJ, 07080About
Dr. Michael Baum is a family practitioner practicing in South Plainfield, NJ. Dr. Baum specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Baum possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Rowan University D.O. 1983
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- 1986
Provider Details
Awards
- Top Doctors 2018 New Jersey
- Top Doctor of South Plainfield 2017 New Jersey
Treatments
- Electrocardiogram (ekg)
- Diabetes Counseling
- Audiometric/visual Acuity Testing
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Skin Biopsies
- Skin Tag Removal
- Microdermabrasion
- Osteopathic Manipulation
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Care
- Dementia
- Depression Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Colorectal Cancer
- Immunization
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Thyroid Screening
- Wellness Examination
- End Of Life Review
- 24hr Heart Monitor
- Blood Testing / Lab Work
- Autonomic Disorders
- Annual Checkup
- Pre & Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Weight Loss And Maintenance
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Family Medicine
- Professional Member New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons
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