Dr. Bashar M. Kahaleh, MD | Toledo, OH | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Bashar Kahaleh specializes in rheumatology and internal medicine, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Ohio State Medical Center. With 54 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Kahaleh has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex rheumatic conditions. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Kahaleh practices at The University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He focuses on treating rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, and joint pain conditions. His diagnostic approach includes blood tests, kidney function assessments, and complete blood counts to help identify underlying causes of symptoms. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 on Vitals.

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3.5

17 Ratings
54 years of experience
speaks English
Ohio State Medical Center
7 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Doesn't care if your sick or not. He saw tell tale signs of a joint infection and said to take aspirin. He makes 6 thousand per week and never even helped. Joints need tapped and he don't care. Their infected. Just ship em in and ship em out. Meanest guy I ever saw. So far I've paid 120.00 dollars in co-pays and I'm asking for a refund. Totally a waste of my time and money. I mean it's evident theirs a infection in the joints. Did nothing. The money I want back.

October 30th, 2019

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This man does not care about his patients. He will lie to your face and use you. What goes on in the medical exam room and what goes into the files are two different things. He does not care if you live or die.

March 25th, 2019

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I have been his patient for over 30 years. Before going to him i was told i would be in a wheel chair within 5 years. Now 33 years later I’m stil very active, and no where close to a wheel chair. He has always been very very kind, gentle and caring with me. Sometimes my appointment runs a little over but that is because he spends time with his patients to give them them the best care. My situation has been challenging but he is always looking for ways to help me.

April 28th, 2018

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RUDE!

March 2nd, 2016

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Very bad doctor, is more interested in the students who follow him around. I spent over 2 hours waiting on him for a visit, then was moved to a room for another 1 1/2 hour and ask when he could see me I was told he would be another hour. Isn't my time important to the man, it was not, he told be that was the way it was so live with it. I left and never went back.

January 19th, 2014

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I went to see Dr Kahaleh today about pain I have been having for years. He was the most attentive Dr. I have ever seen. Hanging on every word I was saying like it was the most important words of the day. His exam of me was not rushed and I was comfortable the whole time. He looked me in the eye when he was speaking to me and when I was speaking to him. I highly recommend this Dr., I was told he was the best and now I know it.

September 11th, 2013

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He listens to me. Only doctor that could help me. Would recomend him and already have to several.

July 20th, 2010

The University Of Toledo Medical Center

3000 Arlington AveToledo, OH 43614

Tel: (419) 383-4000

Dr. Bashar M Kahaleh

2100 W Central Ave Fl 2Toledo, OH 43606

Tel: (419) 383-3780


Dr. Bashar M Kahaleh, MD	Dr. Ahmad Bilal Masood, MD	Dr. Heather Michelle Cumbo, MD	Dr. Charles Anson Wiltrout, MD
Rheumatology	Nephrology	Psychiatry	Vascular & Interventional Radiology
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.5 (17 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Toledo , OH	Ypsilanti , MI	Clearwater , FL	Columbus , OH
Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: King Edward Medical University	Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
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Ohio State Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Damascus Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1972

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What languages does Dr. Bashar Kahaleh speak?: Dr. Bashar Kahaleh speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bashar Kahaleh affiliated with?: Dr. Bashar Kahaleh is affiliated with The University Of Toledo Medical Center.

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