Geoffrey E. Baum, MD

I went in for a total hip replacement and came out disabled as a direct result of the surgery. Not all of the risks were explained, I was asked for a security deposit (even thought my insurance fully covered the surgery) and never told the truth of the surgical outcome (sciatic nerve damage). After my horrific experience (even two years after the surgery I have to use a AFO device and have lost the majority of muscle in my leg), I recommend any one else but him

I went to Dr. Baum with a knee problem that two other very well respected orthopedists (one in Phoenix and one in Vancouver, WA) were unable to help me with at all - told me nothing was wrong. I had this knee pain for almost 4 years - no one could find what was wrong or fix it. It took Dr. Baum about 30 minutes in his office - and at first he also was stumped - but he didn't give up - and he figured out what was wrong. Treatment was very easy and fast - an injection. It was a miracle. My knee was fixed - with one office visit. In addition to being a great doctor technically, he has a wonderful bedside manner and didn't mind that I had to bring my 4 year old son with me at the time. I would highly recommend this doctor.

A few months ago Dr Baum did a total right hip replacement on me. This was the most serious surgery that I have ever had and I was plenty worried about it! Dr Baum assured me that he had had the same surgery and that I would be pleased with the results. He was right!
I've had a fairly quick recovery and am feeling better than I have for quite some time. I have full confidence in Dr Baum and will probably be going back for surgery on my left hip before too long.