Overview
Dr. Baker is a congenital cardiologist who is dual board certified in pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, as well as fellowship trained in interventional cardiology. He received his B.S. in biology from the University of Michigan, his M.D. from Albany Medical College and all his postgraduate medical training at the Medical University of South Carolina where he is an associate professor. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed journal publication, over 50 published abstracts and holds a U.S. patent in image guided surgery. He has extensive experience in multi-institutional, translational medical research in areas such as medical device testing, multiscale modeling and image guidance system development. His current focus is in applied artificial intelligence in medicine including the application of machine learning, deep learning, computer vision and other related AI tools. He recently started the MUSC AI Hub to serve as an interest group and contact point for those interested in artificial intelligence at MUSC.In the clinical setting he enjoys taking care of kids and adults with congenital heart disease.
His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Murmurs, Coronary Artery Fistula, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2250 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
2705 Highway 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
2250 Mall DrNorth Charleston, North Charleston, SC 29406
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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Dr. Jeffrey Winterfield is an associate professor of cardiac electrophysiology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Massachusetts and his medical degree with honors from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. After completing his internal medicine residency, he was selected for a highly competitive fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, part of Harvard Medical School, in Boston. Dr. Winterfield's interest includes cardiac arrhythmias; he remained on service at the Brigham and Women's Hospital as a fellow in clinical cardiac electrophysiology where he trained with several leaders in the field. In 2011, he took his first faculty position in the prestigious heart rhythm program at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago where he remained for five years. During that time in Chicago, he published multiple papers and abstracts, participated as a principal investigator in clinical trials regarding complex rhythm management, and served as faculty in national and international meetings. In 2016, he was recruited to MUSC for his expertise in catheter ablation of complex arrhythmias, particularly ventricular tachycardia (VT) and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). He has special expertise in catheter ablation of arrhythmias on the outside of the heart (epicardial VT). Dr. Winterfield takes care of adult patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances including supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW), atrial fibrillation (AF), as well as premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). He has a particular interest in VT in patients with advanced heart disease including ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathies. Dr. Winterfield is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Winterfield is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George H. Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George H. Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George H. Baker by calling their office at 843-792-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George H. Baker a top-rated expert for Ventricular Septal Defects?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George H. Baker is classified as an Experienced expert for Ventricular Septal Defects, 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. George H. Baker specialize in?
While Dr. George H. Baker is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Murmurs, and Coronary Artery Fistula. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. George H. Baker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George H. Baker has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ventricular Septal Defects. You can view a list of Dr. George H. Baker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George H. Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. George H. Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- ArrhythmiasDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation