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Dr. Tarun Bajaj, MD

Dr. Tarun Bajaj, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Tarun Bajaj, MD is a general surgeon in Salinas, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 2007. He is affiliated with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Salinas Valley Health General Surgery

236 San Jose St Salinas, CA 93901

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Dr. Bajaj's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bajaj

4.9
9 ratings, 7 with a written review
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My girlfriend had a goldtone that shredded her gallbladder. She was in so much pain the urgent care we went to belived she was having a heart attack and or was having a stroke. However Dr. Bajaj's Tremendous skill as surgeon and literal & genuine genius of his bedside manner and surgery during an outbreak/pandemic of covid-19 makes me want to cry of joy that there are people like him who excist. He made her smile! and saved her life! I cannot stress enough how much I appreciate and love this man for saving and CARE for his patient. Many doctors are not half of as of a professional in both bedside manner and skill.and I personally am a ESR for Anthem BCBS. So I will be commending him with highest reviews with as many agencies as I can. And if you are reading this Doctor Bajaj I wanted to thank you for being the best example of your peers I have ever seen and saving my girlfriend life and making her feel comfortable in such uncertain times.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Chris Foster – Jul 22, 2020
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One of the really nice, extremely skilled surgeons affiliated with SVMH. When I realized I needed to talk to a Gall Bladder expert, a doctor friend recommended Dr Bajaj. Later, several nurses told me that Dr B is the "go to guy" for first rate gall bladder care. He was amazingly flexible and helpful in working with me (I had some tough scheduling issues). Pleasant to work with, Dr Bajaj helped me relax and prepare for the procedure. He explained everything and was amazingly kind, very caring. I truly felt that I was safe and was being well cared for by a brilliant young surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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C Alexander – Jun 14, 2020
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I highly recommend Dr.Bajaj he is polite, responsible and knowledgeable.
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
  • Long wait times
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Mayra in CA – Feb 05, 2019
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He is very nice doctor i have never met a doctor like him he listens and cares .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Guadalupe pina in King city, CA – Dec 20, 2018
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Very caring always taking time to explain every detail. He performed two surgery’s on me same week!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Rafael Tejeda in CA – Aug 19, 2018
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Probably the friendliest most personable surgeon I have ever personally worked with. He really listens and cares when it seems like other don't. He's a great man.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Seaside, CA – Aug 05, 2016
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Yes, I want my husband to go with him for a surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Maria Martinez in Soledad, CA – Mar 09, 2016
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Dr. Tarun Bajaj, MD is a general surgeon in Salinas, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 2007. He is affiliated with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • Saint Louis University / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Salinas Valley Health General Surgery

Salinas Valley Health General Surgery236 San Jose St Salinas, CA 93901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

    450 E Romie Ln
    Salinas, CA 93901
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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