Jessica M. Baker
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Jessica M. Baker

Neurology
20 S Park Clinic Huntington's Disease Clinic
20 S Park St, 
Madison, WI 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
20 S Park Clinic Huntington's Disease Clinic
20 S Park St, 
Madison, WI 

Overview

Jessica Baker, MD, is a neurologist at UW Health and an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes inmovement disordersand other serious neurological conditions.In her practice, Dr. Baker treats movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, tremors, dystonia, ataxia and drug-induced movement disorders. She also cares for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (L ALS) and other severe neurological illnesses.Dr. Baker’s approach to care focuses on collaboration with other specialties and clinicians, communication and patient-centered treatment. By working with patients to mutually decide on care plans that represent their personal goals, she strives to maximize each patient’s quality of life.Dr. Baker conducts research on the medical and surgical management of Parkinson’s disease and the importance of patient-provider communication in neuro-palliative care.In her free time, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time outdoors and trying to keep up with her toddler.I am humbled by the resiliency I witness every day taking care of patients in the clinic.

Dr. Baker is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Huntington Disease.

Dr. Baker is board certified in Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Neurology in WI

Board Certifications

Neurology

Fellowships

Movement Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Neurology
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
Unitypoint Health - Meriter
Saint Anthony Medical Center
Uw Health
Reedsburg Area Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

20 S Park Clinic Huntington's Disease Clinic
20 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
Other Locations
University Hospital Movement Disorders Clinic (Neurology)
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Additional Areas of Focus

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.

Movement Disorders

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.

2 Total Publications

Communication in Neuropalliative Care.
Communication in Neuropalliative Care.
Journal: Seminars in neurology
Published: June 25, 2024
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jessica M. Baker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, 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. Jessica M. Baker specialize in?

While Dr. Jessica M. Baker is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Jessica M. Baker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jessica M. Baker has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Jessica M. Baker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Jessica M. Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-287-2090 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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