Dr. Alan Sol Baumgarten, MD

Dr. Alan Baumgarten is a family medicine physician with specialized training in nutrition who has been caring for patients for over four decades. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Mountain Area Health Education Center. His dual expertise in family medicine and nutrition allows him to provide comprehensive care that addresses both immediate health concerns and long-term wellness through dietary guidance. Dr. Baumgarten is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Baumgarten practices at multiple locations throughout Asheville, North Carolina, including Mission Hospital, Asheville Specialty Hospital, and Mission Hospital Saint Joseph Campus. He specializes in managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, providing both adult and pediatric care for these conditions. His practice includes routine diagnostic services such as flu testing and …comprehensive blood work to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Baumgarten highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.