Dr. Carissa M. Baker
Overview
Carissa M Baker-Smith, MD, MPH, MS is a nationally recognized preventive cardiologist and transplant cardiologist, and the director of the Nemours Preventive Cardiology program. She currently serves as Chair, Atherosclerosis Hypertension and Obesity in the Young (AHOY) Subcommittee, American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease of the Young. As a preventive cardiologist, I diagnose and treat children with conditions that put them at greater risk for acquired heart disease. We know that roughly 20% of youth are obese. These children are at particularly high risk for the development of hypertension, high cholesterol and for other conditions that put them at risk for early (premature) heart disease. I diagnose and treat children with congenital heart disease. Finally, in addition to specializing in pediatric preventive cardiology, I also specialize in pediatric heart transplantation. I am an ardent and passionate believer in the right of all children to live healthy and productive lives. But without proper attention to matters of diet, exercise, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol, we are cutting short their abilities. My medical interests include: Familial Dyslipidemia Pediatric Hypertension Pediatric Heart Transplantation Social Determinants of Health Outside of work, I am a mother, a wife, and a daughter. I am a runner, artist and gardener. Every family has a unique story so I tailor my care to the unique needs of the children that I care for and their families.
Dr. Baker is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), High Cholesterol, Heart Murmurs, and Hypertension.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
201 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 500, Dover, DE 19904
101 Wellness Way, Milford, DE 19963
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Baker has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carissa M. Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carissa M. Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carissa M. Baker by calling their office at 800-416-4441. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carissa M. Baker a top-rated expert for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carissa M. Baker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Carissa M. Baker specialize in?
While Dr. Carissa M. Baker is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), High Cholesterol, and Heart Murmurs. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Carissa M. Baker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carissa M. Baker has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). You can view a list of Dr. Carissa M. Baker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carissa M. Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Carissa M. Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-416-4441 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Advanced
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Heart MurmursDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- High CholesterolDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.