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Dr. Ali Baaj, MD

Dr. Ali Baaj, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ali Baaj, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 160 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (160 reviews)

Practice

755 E McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85006
Telehealth available

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Dr. Baaj is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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Dr. Baaj's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baaj

4.8

160 ratings, 125 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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1 person found this helpful
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Laura – Oct 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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MMW – Oct 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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1 person found this helpful
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Rachel – Apr 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Lloyd Baker – Sep 27, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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M.L. Long – Jul 31, 2023
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2 people found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Terry T – Feb 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Agonizing patient – Feb 05, 2021
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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
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Chistopher Grant – Dec 11, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Jeanne R. Limowski – Jul 25, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Linda Cinelli – Jul 17, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Said Dariani – Jul 17, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 28, 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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Jun 12, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Andrew Belfer – May 29, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Arnold Stevens – May 23, 2020
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James Ting – Apr 03, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Alexandra – Apr 03, 2020
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Andrew – Mar 15, 2020
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We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. 

biography

Dr. Baaj is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal surgery, with advanced training and expertise in spinal oncology and complex reconstructive surgery for spinal deformity. He is accomplished in both minimally invasive spinal...read more
  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Paris / U.f.r. Of Medicine Necker-enfants Malades

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • University Of South Florida Affiliated Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Johns Hopkins University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Baaj is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Cigna Healthcare of AZ Outpatient Surg755 E McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85006
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    Office240 E 59th St Fl 2 New York, NY 10022
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    Office4200 E Camelback Rd Ste 202 Phoenix, AZ 85018
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