Overview
Craig Baker is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Baker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Heart Valve Repair, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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 J. Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig J. Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig J. Baker by calling their office at 800-872-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig J. Baker a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig J. 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 J. Baker specialize in?
While Dr. Craig J. 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 J. Baker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Craig J. Baker has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Craig J. 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 J. Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig J. Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-872-2273 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.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- EndocarditisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart TumorDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- MediastinitisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- PleurisyDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Vascular RingDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Ring.