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Arnold S. Baas, MD

  • Cardiology
Average rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Cardiovascular Center |
100 Medical Plaza, Suite 630 East Los Angeles, CA 90095

About

Additional Certifications
  • American Society of Hypertension Specialist in Clinical Hypertension, 2014
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation, 2015
  • American Board of Clinical Lipidology, 2009
  • National Board of Echocardiography, 2008

Languages

English, German, Dutch

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1992

Fellowships

Cardiology, University of Washington Medical Center, 1998
Cardiology Research Fellow, University of Washington Medical Center, 1996
Cardiology Research Fellow, Emory University Hospital, 1994

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 1993

Internship

Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 1990

Degree

MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1989

Recognitions

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2022
  • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow of the American College of Physicians

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
171 total ratings | 114 reviews
5.0
Both nurse and cardiologist are very professional, helpful and done a great job !
5.0
I had a limited echo and met with Dr Baas. The technician admitting the echo was very pleasant and workmanlike in conducting the procedure Dr Baas got the data and after listening to my comments, he examined me and arranged a test of my implant and a blood test.
5.0
Very good
5.0
It was an amazing experience. Dr. Baas did an excellent job guiding me through my heart problems and treatments. He was incredibly thorough . His show of compassion and caring was very comforting. I feel so fortunate to have him as my doctor.
5.0
AWESOME Dr !