Dr. Howard Baum, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*•Male•Age 64

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Howard Baum, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Nashville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Baum has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring, and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Howard Baum, MD

Practice

1215 21st Ave S Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 343-8332

Accepting new patients

(615) 343-8332

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Baum is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Baum specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Critical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Baum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baum

2.9

18 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
6%
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Mar 28, 2025
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Thyroid Nodule – Mar 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gerald Burns – Apr 02, 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
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Lucille Armour in FRANKLIN, TN – Jan 08, 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
2 people found this helpful
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DRS in KY – Jul 20, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
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KP – Jun 28, 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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Apr 13, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Evansville – Feb 09, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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DAG in Nashville, TN – Dec 17, 2017
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Nashville, TN – Oct 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tullahoma – Feb 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
11 people found this helpful
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koc in Louisville, KY – Jan 21, 2016
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biography

Dr. Howard Baum, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Nashville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Baum has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring, and Osteoporosis &...read more

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Locations

Practice

Vanderbilt Heart Transplant1215 21st Ave S Nashville, TN 37232
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center1301 Medical Center Dr Nashville, TN 37232
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center1301 Medical Center Dr Nashville, TN 37232
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Vanderbilt Primary Care North One Hundred Oaks719 Thompson Ln Ste 20400 Nashville, TN 37204
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Vanderbilt Primary Care North One Hundred Oaks719 Thompson Ln Ste 20400 Nashville, TN 37204
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Office7465 21st Ave S Nashville, TN 37232
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    6% higher than the national average

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