Overview
Craig Baker is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Baker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Heart Valve Repair, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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. Craig Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig Baker by calling their office at 323-442-7618. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig Baker a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig Baker is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Craig Baker specialize in?
While Dr. Craig Baker is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Craig Baker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Craig Baker has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Craig Baker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Craig Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-7618 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- 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.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.