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  4. Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism•Male•Age 75

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD is an endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism specialist in Toms River, NJ and has over 49 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University Medical Center and Community Medical Center. His office is not accepting new patients.

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD

Joseph B Birnbaum MD

10 Kettle Creek Rd Toms River, NJ 08753

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Birnbaum is affiliated with Ocean University Medical Center Brick, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Experience
Background

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New Jersey
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Birnbaum's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Diabetes Type 2
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Birnbaum treats Diabetes Type 2 more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Birnbaum treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Birnbaum treats Diabetes With Renal Manifestations more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Birnbaum treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Birnbaum treats Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Birnbaum treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
  • Alcoholic Neuropathy
  • Alcoholic Polyneuropathy
  • Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
  • Auditory Neuropathy
  • Autonomic Neuropathy
  • Carcinomatous Polyneuropathy
  • Chronic Demyelinating Neuropathy With IgM Monoclonal Gammapathy
  • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
  • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
  • Congenital Neuropathy With Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
  • Congenital Sensory Neuropathy With Neurotrophic Keratitis
  • Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
  • Hand Neuropathy
  • Hereditary Neuropathy With Liability to Pressure Palsies
  • Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy, Type I
  • Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
  • Inflammatory Neuropathies
  • Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
  • Metabolic Neuropathy
  • Motor and Sensory Neuropathy With Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bouldin Type
  • Motor Neuropathy
  • Motor Neuropathy, Peripheral With Dysautonomia
  • Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
  • Multifocal Motor Neuropathy With Conduction Block
  • Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor
  • Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor, Jerash Type
  • Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor, Type III
  • Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor, Type VIIa
  • Neuropathy, Hereditary Motor and Sensory, Lom Type
  • Neuropathy, Hereditary Motor and Sensory, Okinawa Type
  • Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory, Radicular
  • Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory, Type I
  • Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory, Type II
  • Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory, Type IV
  • Neuropathy, Motor & Sensory
  • Optic Neuropathy
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy
  • Pudenal Neuropathy
  • Retrobulbar Neuropathy
  • Sensory Neuropathy With Spastic Paraplegia
  • Spinal Bulbar Motor Neuropathy
  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia With Axonal Neuropathy, Type 2
  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Autosomal Recessive, With Axonal Neuropathy
  • Toxic Polyneuropathy Due to Acrylamide
  • Ulnar Neuropathy
  • Vascular Neuropathy
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Dr. Birnbaum's conditions and procedures:

  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abnormal Thyroid
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Back Pain
  • Bladder Infection
  • Bronchitis
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Constipation
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Dehydration
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Type 1
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Dizziness
  • Dysentery
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Febrile Convulsion
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Gastritis
  • Gout
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Hives
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hypotension
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Joint Pain
  • Limb Swelling
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lyme Disease
  • Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
  • Malaise and Fatigue
  • Malnutrition
  • Migraine
  • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Obesity
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Otitis Media
  • Overweight
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
  • Pollen Allergy
  • Polyuria
  • Potassium Deficiency
  • Prostatitis
  • Proteinuria
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • Thyroid Goiter
  • Urinary Stones
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vertigo
  • Viral Infection
  • Vitamin B Deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wheezing
  • Diabetes Counseling
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Wellness Examination

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Dr. Birnbaum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birnbaum

3.6

Based on 25 ratings

5 Star
60%
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4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
28%
28%
What went well
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What could be improved
No reviews yet

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Horrible Doctor Needs to Retire
These obviously are fake reviews - or people have no clue what a good Dr truly is. I went to him for Graves Disease never did he once check my neck to feel for nodules, nor my eyes, nor my knees. He's a wolf in sheep clothing, thought he was nice, but he is so old school he does paper documentation and beats to his own drum. Sadly he doesn't believe in preventative testing, just loves to write prescriptions that's his specialty!!! I have to say he is the worst of the worst of Doctors I feel bad for the ones that think he is good, As a healthcare provider be very very careful with this Dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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RoxieG – Apr 07, 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
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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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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 people 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
  • 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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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
9 people 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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
11 people 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
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Marlene R. in Brick, NJ – Aug 08, 2016
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Toms River, NJ and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field....Read more

Specialties

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Board Certifications

  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine
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Education

1981
Geo Wash Hosp
Fellowship Hospital
1975
Hahnemann Hosp|Hahnemann Hosp|Hahnemann Hosp|Stanford Hosp|Stanford Hosp|Stanford Hosp
Residency Hospital
1974
Hahnemann Hosp
Internship Hospital
1973
Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What conditions does Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD treat?

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, and Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD's office address?

Dr. Birnbaum's office is located at 10 Kettle Creek Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD is affiliated with Ocean University Medical Center and Community Medical Center.

How much experience does Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD have?

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD has over 49 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 3.6/5 for Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider listened & answered questions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

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Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Birnbaum is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.

Ocean University Medical Center

Brick, NJ

67% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% lower than the national average

6 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Lakewood, NJ

66% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% lower than the national average

Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center

Manahawkin, NJ

61% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% lower than the national average

Community Medical Center

Toms River, NJ

52% Patients that would definitely recommend, 18% lower than the national average

11 Awards Received