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Alan Baer

Alan Baer, MD

Rheumatology

Accepting New Patients

31 Insurances Accepted

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About

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Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Rheumatology
    • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Baltimore, MD 21224
    • Johns Hopkins Bayview Neurology
      • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
      • Johns Hopkins Bayview Rheumatology
        • 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Baltimore, MD 21224

        Expertise

        Education

        Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

        Fellowship, Rheumatology, 1983

        Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

        Residency, Internal Medicine, 1981

        Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

        Medical Education, MD, 1978

        Board Certifications

        Rheumatology

        American Board of Internal Medicine, 1984

        Internal Medicine

        American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981

        Insurance

        Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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        • Aetna
        • Amerigroup District of Columbia
        • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
        • Beech Street
        • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
        • CareFirst
        • Cigna
        • Evernorth Behavioral Health
        • First Health
        • Geisinger Health Plan
        • HealthSmart/Accel
        • Humana
        • JAI Medical Systems
        • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
        • Kaiser Permanente
        • KeyCare
        • Maryland Physicians Care
        • Medicaid Maryland
        • Medicare Maryland
        • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
        • MultiPlan
        • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
        • Point Comfort Underwriters
        • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
        • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
        • South Central Preferred (SCP)
        • Superior Vision
        • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
        • UnitedHealthcare
        • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
        • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

        Reviews

        4.9 of 5 stars

        106 Ratings, 27 Reviews

        The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

        Overall Rating by Patient
        Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Listened Carefully
        Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/20/2024

          As a national Sjogren's expert, I feel very fortunate to receive his care and attention. Dr. Baer has excellent bedside manner combined with compassion and expertise.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/11/2024

          Very knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/21/2024

          Excellent care always

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/21/2024

          Dr Baer Is the best doctor I have ever dealty with. He is clearly an expert in his field and generally as a doctor, He has gone out of his way to help me in other ways. He is also a kind man, who gives you his full attention.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/19/2024

          Dr. Baer was thorough, considerate, and extremely knowledgable about my health history and my current problems. He provided a letter containing a comprehensive summary and recommendations that will be helpful for me and my health providers in managing my disease.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/14/2024

          Dr Baer was thorough and listened carefully to my medical history and symptoms. I felt he had a clear understanding of my issues.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/17/2024

          Dr Baer is a true professional, effective, knowledgeable, caring, kind and always striving for the best possible outcome

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/10/2024

          In addition to his expertise, Dr Baer reviewed all my record carefully and listened to my concern respectfully. He is the best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/10/2024

          Dr Baer is an excellent provider he is very attentive and address all my health related issues. He promptly address my health related inquiries through Hopkins My chart messaging

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/27/2023

          Dr. Baer is always thorough in his conversations and exam.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/13/2023

          Dr. Alan Baer is the best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/6/2023

          I have been a physician for sixty-three years, and have dealt with physicians as a colleague or a patient. Dr Baer is the finest physician I have seen in my entire life. His care, compassion and clinical skill is unparalleled in my view.I am profoundly fortunate to be under his care as my rheumatologist for the past 12 years.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/27/2023

          Listens to my concerns.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/20/2023

          Outstanding global expert!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/11/2023

          He my new provider and he awesome

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/11/2023

          Dr. Baer is very attentive and cares deeply.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/11/2023

          Dr Baer is a great doctor. He has always been so good and helpful to me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/9/2023

          Dr. Baer was thorough in his examination and sympathetic about my problems.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/9/2023

          Excellent attention to the whole person.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/25/2023

          Dr. Baer is very thorough and efficient. I appreciate the way he "thinks outside the box" to get to the root of issues. Such an asset,

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/11/2023

          I am very pleased with my visit with Dr. Baer. I finally feel that my concerns were heard and addressed.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/4/2023

          Very knowledgeable and very dedicated to his profession.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/4/2023

          Very thorough, always listens to my concerns. Values my input in my care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/4/2023

          Great excellent care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/30/2023

          Dr. Baer is the best.!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/21/2023

          Dr. Baer was very friendly and seemed concerned over my Sjogrens issue. I feel fortunate to have been able to travel from Texas and see Dr Baer be in the John Hopkins facilities for care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/16/2023

          Dr Alan Baer listens carefully and asks about my concerns. He is thoughtful and patient as he thinks through my health issues and explains his recommendations, why and how it will help me.