Dr. Joel Baumgartner, MD
Dr. Joel Baumgartner, MD is a general surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093Make an Appointment
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Joel M. Baumgartner, MD, is a surgical oncologist with expertise in treating cancers of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. He treats tumors that have metastasized to the abdomen, using treatment known as the “chemo bath" or hyperthermic (heated)...read moreGeneral Surgery
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Indiana University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2003
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hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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