Overview
Michael Baker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California.
Dr. Baker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
Locations
1450 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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. Michael Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Baker by calling their office at 925-933-0984. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Baker a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Baker is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. Michael Baker specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Baker is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael Baker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Baker has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Baker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-933-0984 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
- HerniaDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.