Overview
Julie Baker is a Rheumatologist in Walnut Creek, California. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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. Julie Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Julie Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Julie Baker by calling their office at 925-295-6697. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Julie Baker a top-rated expert for Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Julie Baker is classified as an Experienced expert for Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, 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. Julie Baker specialize in?
While Dr. Julie Baker is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Julie Baker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Julie Baker has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Julie Baker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Julie Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Julie Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-295-6697 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
- Experienced
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

