About
Dr. David Baum earned his medical degree in 2000 from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, following studies at Columbia University's Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and then pursued a fellowship in Geriatrics at Mount Sinai. Early in his career, he joined a private internal medicine practice in Highland Park, Illinois, focusing on geriatric care. He returned to the East Coast in 2007 and has practiced in Connecticut ever since. He became a partner-owner of Concierge Physicians of Westport in 2017.
Dr. Baum holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. His clinical focus spans internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive care for adult patients of all ages. Fairfield County and Connecticut Magazine have recognized him as a Top Doctor for ten consecutive years. He is an active member of both the Connecticut State Medical Society and the Fairfield County Medical Society. He lives in Ridgefield with his wife Tesa, daughters Avery and Harley, and their two Goldendoodles.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Columbia University Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
Medical School
Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University (MD, 2000)
Residency
Internal Medicine residency, Lenox Hill Hospital
Fellowship
Geriatrics fellowship, Mount Sinai
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Baum right for?
Dr. Baum is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough primary and preventive care with deep geriatric expertise. Older adults managing multiple age-related conditions benefit from his fellowship training in geriatric medicine. Patients who value a long-term physician relationship will appreciate his decade-plus presence in Connecticut. His limited panel size means each visit receives real, unhurried attention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Baum focuses on internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive care. He treats adult patients at every life stage, with particular depth in age-related conditions. His geriatric fellowship training makes him well suited for older adults managing complex, overlapping health needs.
Dr. Baum earned his MD from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in 2000, following his studies at Columbia University's Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and pursued a Geriatrics fellowship at Mount Sinai.
Yes. Dr. Baum holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Yes. Fairfield County Magazine and Connecticut Magazine have both named Dr. Baum a Top Doctor for ten consecutive years. That recognition reflects his sustained standing among peers and patients in the region.
Dr. Baum has practiced in Connecticut since 2007. He became a founding partner of Concierge Physicians of Westport in 2017 and has built his patient relationships in Fairfield County over nearly two decades.
Dr. Baum cares for adult patients across a wide age range. His geriatric medicine training makes him especially effective for older adults. He also serves patients earlier in adulthood who want a prevention-focused physician with long-term clinical depth.
Yes. Dr. Baum completed a Geriatrics fellowship at Mount Sinai and began his career focused on geriatric patients in Illinois. That background informs how he approaches aging, chronic disease, and preventive planning for older adults.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026