About
James J. Baran, MD
James J. Baran, MD graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1990, Dr. Baran completed his Residency in General Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon completion of his Residency in Colon and Rectal Surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Woods Johnson Affiliated Hospitals in 1991, he became a partner with Colo-Rectal Associates in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Baran is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. He was also a past president of the Pennsylvania Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons from 2005 - 2006.
Colo-Rectal Associates has been a trusted resource for treatment of colon & rectal disease in the greater Pittsburgh Area since 1958. Dr. Baran and his staff take pride in their reputation for consistently attaining positive outcomes for patients year-after-year. This level of performance has earned Dr. Baran Health Grades' "Recognized Doctor" status among his colon & rectal surgeon peers.
Education
Bachelor of Science
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA 1981
B.S. Biology, Summa Cum Laude
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Doctor of Medicine
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia, PA 1985
M.D. Degree, Magna Cum Laude​
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Resident, General Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA 1985 – 1990
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Resident, Colon and Rectal Surgery
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson Affiliated Hospitals
Plainfield, NJ 1990 – 1991
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
September 1991
Recertified, October 2001
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American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
September 1992
Recertified, May, 1999
Recertified, May, 2012
How Can I Help You?
What is a Colon and Rectal Surgeon?
Colon and rectal surgeons are experts in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. They have completed advanced surgical training in the treatment of these diseases, as well as full general surgical training. Board-certified colon and rectal surgeons complete residencies in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and pass intensive examinations conducted by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. They are well versed in the treatment of both benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and anus and are able to perform routine screening examinations and surgically treat conditions, if indicated to do so.
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Learn more about the services offered by Dr. Baran here under Resources.
Insurance Policy
Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted
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Aetna
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Health America
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Highmark BC/BS
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Medicare
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United
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UPMC
Many more insurances also accepted. Please contact your insurance carrier to verify if Dr. James Baran is an in-network provider with your insurance plan at the addresses listed below.​