Overview
Dr. Dustin Baker is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics and pediatric spine surgery for patients from birth to 21 years old. He offers surgical and non-surgical treatments for pediatric spinal disorders, deformities, and traumatic injuries, as well as general pediatric orthopedics such as fracture care, limb deformity, clubfoot, hip disorders, and neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Baker specializes in growth-friendly spine surgery, including MAGEC rods for early onset scoliosis. His additional interests include adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; neuromuscular scoliosis; kyphosis; spondylolysis; spondylolisthesis; pediatric fractures; flatfoot; Perthes disease; slipped capital femoral epiphysis; developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH); limb length discrepancy; and cerebral palsy. Dr. Baker is an assistant professor with the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a candidate member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Neurofibromatosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.
Dr. Baker is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dustin K. Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dustin K. Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dustin K. Baker by calling their office at 314-268-4010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dustin K. Baker a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dustin K. Baker is classified as an Experienced expert for Scoliosis, 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. Dustin K. Baker specialize in?
While Dr. Dustin K. Baker is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Neurofibromatosis, and Cerebral Palsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Dustin K. Baker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dustin K. Baker has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Dustin K. Baker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dustin K. Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Dustin K. Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-268-4010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Cerebral PalsyDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spastic Diplegia Infantile TypeDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.