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Dr. Arun Bajaj, MD

Dr. Arun Bajaj, MD

Family Medicine*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Arun Bajaj, MD is a family medicine physician in Charleston, IL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NAGPUR UNIVERSITY / JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1969. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Paris Community Hospital.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

735 18th St Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 345-6582
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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bajaj specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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  • Recent Reviews
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Dr. Bajaj's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bajaj

4.6

17 ratings, 14 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
No results
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Apr 16, 2025
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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
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Mark McCollum – Oct 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 22, 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
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Rick Watson – Apr 19, 2024
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What could be improved
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Jeffery Hoffmann – Apr 18, 2024
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What could be improved
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Margie Schmitt – Feb 21, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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KGreen – Jul 12, 2023
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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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CHUCK OR CONNIE HENDRY – Feb 03, 2023
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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
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Mar 09, 2022
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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
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Patty Eadie – Nov 18, 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
No results
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Mike Brantley – Nov 12, 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
No results
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Samantha E. – Oct 23, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Nancy Eskew – Sep 11, 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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lacey – Nov 25, 2020
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Dr. Arun Bajaj, MD is a family medicine physician in Charleston, IL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NAGPUR UNIVERSITY / JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1969. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Paris Community Hospital.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Nagpur University / Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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    Locations

    Practice

    Rankin Forensics LLC735 18th St Charleston, IL 61920
    1

    Practice

    Paris Community Hospital721 E Court St Paris, IL 61944
    2

    Practice

    Family Medical Clinic-Oakland5 S Walnut St Oakland, IL 61943
    3

    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

      View all patient feedback

    • Paris Community Hospital

      721 E Court St
      Paris, IL 61944

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

      92%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

      1000 Health Center Dr
      Mattoon, IL 61938

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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