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Dr. Thomas Ahlborn, MD

Dr. Thomas Ahlborn, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Ahlborn, MD is a general surgeon in Glen Rock, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980. He is affiliated with Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

385 S Maple Ave Glen Rock, NJ 07452

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4.5
31 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Dr. Ahlborn seemed humble, kindly and competent, but his office staff is curt and incompetent, which in the end reflects poorly on him. I ended up cancelling surgery with him because of the mistakes his staff made in scheduling my surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Feb 05, 2021
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I had Hernia surgery with Dr Ahlborn back in December and he was a pleasure to work with. He was very patient and treated me with care every step of the way, from beginning to end. I highly recommend to anyone who wants a good surgeon! Tom
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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Tom – Jan 22, 2021
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Stellar clinician. Takes his time and explains everything very clearly. Someone you would want with you in the trenches.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara L Conn – Oct 28, 2020
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So very happy and thankful we chose Dr. Ahlborn to do my husband's surgery. He is extremely skilled and professional. We completely trust him 1000% with his expertise. It was so comforting to be completely at ease and not worry about the quality of care Dr. Ahlborn provided. I cannot recommend him enough. Kind, frank, and thorough bedside manner. We really couldn't ask for more from a surgeon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 23, 2019
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An excellant surgeon who sadly had very little, if any, compassion for his parent's pain relief following surgery. He said that "pain relief is secondary to his patient's alertness".
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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NJ – Dec 03, 2018
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Had a terrible experience. He didn’t even care about anything O said to him. Not recommended
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Newark, NJ – Dec 03, 2017
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HE IS THE BEST SURGEON EVER! Kind, patient, caring, professional, great listener, and excellent explainer. He should have been a plastic surgeon the scars are so minimal. Would never go to anyone else! Hope he never retires!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Susan in Ridgewood, NJ – Jun 22, 2017
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Dr. Ahlborn is an awesome surgeon with a great bedside manner. During my entire stay in the hospital, I was constantly being told by numerous physicians, nurses and staff that I had the best surgeon on my case. Such a comforting feeling to know that your surgeon is so highly respected in the medical community.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Karen D in West Milford, NJ – Dec 15, 2016
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Dr. Thomas Ahlborn, MD is a general surgeon in Glen Rock, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980. He is affiliated with Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • New York-presbyterian Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1980

  • University Cambridge

    1976

  • Harvard Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1975

  • Harvard University

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Harold M Bruck MDPA385 S Maple Ave Glen Rock, NJ 07452
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Practice

Bergen Surgical Oncology PA1 Valley Health Plz Paramus, NJ 07652
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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