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Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 47
Defiance, OH
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD works in Defiance, OH as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist and has 24 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Stanley Medical College-MGR University in 2000. Dr. Baskara completed a residency at Mercy Fitzgerald Hosp-Hahnemann University Hospital. At present, Dr. Baskara has received an average rating of 4.2 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. They are affiliated with Parkview Bryan Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Baskara also speaks Tamil. Dr. Baskara practices at Practice in Defiance, OH and has additional offices in Archbold, OH, Pontiac, MI, Bryan, OH and Adrian, MI.

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Locations

  1. 1 ProMedica Physicians General Surgery
    1250 Ralston Ave Ste 204, Defiance, OH 43512
  2. 2 Archbold Hospital
    121 Westfield Dr, Archbold, OH 43502
  3. 3 Pioneer Specialty Hospital
    50 N Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342
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  4. 4 Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers
    433 W High St, Bryan, OH 43506
  5. 5 Promedica Physicians General Surgery-Adrian
    5640 N Adrian Hwy Ste C, Adrian, MI 49221

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Dec 31, 2021
Dr. Baskara does a wonderful job with his patients! He is very thorough, professional, very personable and knowledgeable! He did an excellent job on my surgery. He was very attentive, he listen to and addressed my concerns. I would highly recommend him.
J. Graber — Dec 31, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanley Medical College-MGR University
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hosp-Hahnemann University Hospital
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St John Hospital & Medical Center
    2017
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Baskara has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 15 times.

Dr. Baskara is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Baskara has been practicing as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist for 24 years.

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