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Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Toms River, NJ and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Birnbaum has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring. He graduated from Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Joseph B Birnbaum MD

10 Kettle Creek Rd Toms River, NJ 08753

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birnbaum

3.9
33 ratings, 16 with a written review
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He is easy to talk to. He listens to what you are asking.
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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Mrs. DeVito – Mar 27, 2025
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he is very efficient and works w you very empathetic BUT He listens most docs dont
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 17, 2025
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BC
Answered all questions. Easy going, no rushing. Explained everything to me. Great personality.
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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Oct 18, 2024
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ABSOLUTE DOLL
LOVE DR BIRNBAUM BEEN WITH HIM SINCE 2009
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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Mary Smith – Aug 30, 2024
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Highly recommend
Dr. Birnbaum was straightforward, spent time listening to me and reviewing my records, and gave me good recommendations on how to proceed. I went to see him to get a second opinion on a treatment plan. He is pleasant and not at all intimidating.
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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Mar 21, 2024
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I have been a patient for 25+ years----to evaluate my thyroid-health issue. Dr. Birnbaum he is always professional and able to listen to my health questions and direct what to do.He is down to earth doctor and knows his specialty perfectly-mild manner and personable. I would recommend him highly.
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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Linda Goldstein – Jan 13, 2024
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Mae Pelonero
Explains medical facts in plain words. Easy to talk to and staff is GREAT.
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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Dec 27, 2023
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He has a great bedside manner, experience, knowledge. Dr. B knows all the best specialists to recommend. He is the perfect mix of the latest modern medicine with old world common sense! I love him!
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 other person found this helpful
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William Stuccio – Jan 02, 2023
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A kind and thoughtful doctor
Dr. Birnbaum is kind and thoughtful. He took the time to show me a model of thyroid and talk about my lab results. Office staff was professional, helpful and polite.
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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Maureen – Dec 07, 2022
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He’s a very concerned and caring physician who answers all your questions not just the ones pertaining to your thyroid
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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Anna Amato – May 25, 2021
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Always attentive, knowledgeable and friendly.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2021
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Dr. Birnbaum is a caring and wonderful physician who actually listens to what you have to say. Never rushes you and genuinely cares about the outcome.
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
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lynn Gallagher – May 20, 2020
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Yes I will return. My pharmacy calls the Dr for refills, never any issues! I think I've been going there since the late 90's. Wonderful doctor, the staff does their job & after 19 years in health insurance I know how to get around an employee having a bad day.
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
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Ann Canter in Toms River – Jan 20, 2019
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I have been a patient of dr birnbaum for years and think he’s a wonderful dr up until I had to reschedual an appointment with his reseptionist. I have never been treated so rudely and unprofessionally in my life.the reseptionist got upset after a couple of times trying to find a day and time that worked for me. She hung up on me and when I called back she put me On hold and left me there so I called back on another phone and got right through! So I told her I would not be returning ever again
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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May 30, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr. Birnbaum's for more than 3 years. Personally I think him to be an excellent doctor and a sweet man. However over the past few years the staff working at his office have been very rude and have shown themselves to be incompetent. Each time I have called the office to request a refill for my prescriptions I am treated very nastily by his staff and am talked down to. It has gotten to the point where I can't get my prescriptions straightened out anymore! Never again!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Silvia in Lakewood, NJ – Jan 25, 2017
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I have been going to Dr. Birnbaum for over ten years now. He is a doll--very attentive to you and your medical diagnosis, to you and your questions and to your prognosis. He tells you the truth; he reads your blood tests to you, not just the part that concerns your Thyroid and Metabolism, but the ENTIRE lab work. He is NOT a doctor that writes prescriptions and shoves you out the door. He cares about his patients. I recommend him without any hesitation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
17 others found this helpful
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Marlene R. in Brick, NJ – Aug 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Toms River, NJ and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Birnbaum has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Diabetes &...read more
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Stanford Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Geo Wash Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981
  • Hahnemann Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1975
  • Hahnemann Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1974
  • Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Joseph B Birnbaum MD

Joseph G Birnbaum MD10 Kettle Creek Rd Toms River, NJ 08753
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd
    Brick, NJ 08724
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence 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.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W
    Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

    600 River Ave
    Lakewood, NJ 08701

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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