Dr. Clifford Baker
Overview
Clifford Baker, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute in Sun City West, Arizona. While skilled in all aspects of pain management, Dr. Baker has a passion for the latest advances in interventional spine treatments, including radiofrequency ablation, kyphoplasty, and spinal cord stimulators.
In addition to his work at NovaSpine Pain Institute, Dr. Baker continues to provide health services to underserved communities through his work with the Commitment to Underserved People Program (CUP). He also spends his time and uses his expertise in pain management to support those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease through the Alzheimer’s Association of Tucson.
Dr. Baker completed his undergraduate studies in microbiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson and was awarded a NASA space grant to study the effects of microgravity on the immune system. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and went to Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, to finish his internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation. While there, Dr. Baker received the Internal Medicine Resident of the Year award for his work ethic and commitment to compassionate care and served as chief resident. He also completed an interventional spine and pain management fellowship and extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders and other chronic pain conditions.
Dr. Baker is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Bursitis, and Pudendal Neuralgia.
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10494 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 108, Sun City, AZ 85351
14300 W Granite Valley Dr Ste A1, Sun City, AZ 85375
3420 Mercy Gilbert Ste 200, Sun Citty, AZ 85351
13203 N 103rd Ave Ste H5, Sun City, AZ 85351
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Clifford Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Clifford Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Clifford Baker by calling their office at 866-974-2673. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Clifford Baker a top-rated expert for Cervical Spondylosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Clifford Baker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cervical Spondylosis, 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. Clifford Baker specialize in?
While Dr. Clifford Baker is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Clifford Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Clifford Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-974-2673 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- BursitisDr. Baker isDistinguished. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Baker isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic PainDr. Baker isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Femoral Nerve DysfunctionDr. Baker isDistinguished. Learn about Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.
- Giant Axonal NeuropathyDr. Baker isDistinguished. Learn about Giant Axonal Neuropathy.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Baker isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Advanced
- ArachnoiditisDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Fractured SpineDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome
- Herniated DiskDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.