Overview
Valerie Baker is director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and the Telinde-Wallach Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include general infertility, assisted reproductive technology (in vitro fertilization) and primary ovarian insufficiency. Dr. Baker received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a master's degree in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She then served on the faculty at UCSF, University of Washington and Stanford before joining Johns Hopkins. Dr. Baker is vice president of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the primary professional organization that oversees the practice of assisted reproductive technology in the United States. She has held other key national leadership roles, such as president of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and chair of the SART Research Committee. She is an associate editor for the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and for Human Reproduction. Dr. Baker has published more than 60 peer-reviewed research articles on topics related to fertility including stimulation protocols in assisted reproductive technology, factors affecting success with fertility treatment, and biomarkers of ovarian reserve (egg supply). Her current research focuses on health outcomes for women and their offspring following fertility treatment.
Dr. Baker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Preeclampsia, Placenta Previa, and Eclampsia.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 125 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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10755 Falls Road, Floor 4, Floor 4, Lutherville, MD 21093
10710 Charter Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044
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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.
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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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Dr. James Segars is director of the Division of Reproductive Science and Women’s Health Research and a professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. He leads the Howard W. and Georgeanna Seegar Jones Laboratory of Reproductive Sciences and Women's Health Research, where he and his team focus on endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and reproductive and ovarian disorders. Dr. Segars received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and earned his M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology and a clinical fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Segars performed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Laboratory of Molecular Growth Regulation at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. He joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2015. Before coming to Johns Hopkins, Dr. Segars was head of the Unit on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Segars has published more than 160 peer-reviewed research articles and serves on the editorial boards of Reproductive Sciences, Molecular Human Reproduction, Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, and Fertility and Sterility. Dr. Segars is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Infertility, Endometriosis, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Valerie L. Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Valerie L. Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Valerie L. Baker by calling their office at 410-847-3835. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Valerie L. Baker a top-rated expert for Infertility?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Valerie L. Baker is classified as an Elite expert for Infertility, 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. Valerie L. Baker specialize in?
While Dr. Valerie L. Baker is a Reproductive Medicine, they have specific expertise in Infertility, Preeclampsia, and Placenta Previa. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Reproductive Medicine.
Does Dr. Valerie L. Baker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Valerie L. Baker has published 125 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infertility. You can view a list of Dr. Valerie L. Baker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Valerie L. Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Valerie L. Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-847-3835 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- InfertilityDr. Baker isElite. Learn about Infertility.
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- EclampsiaDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Eclampsia.
- Placenta PreviaDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Placenta Previa.
- PreeclampsiaDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Preeclampsia.
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- AmenorrheaDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Amenorrhea.
- Gestational DiabetesDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Gestational Diabetes.
- HELLP SyndromeDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about HELLP Syndrome.
- Ovarian CystsDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cysts.
- Ovarian Hyperstimulation SyndromeDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome.
- Ovarian Overproduction of AndrogensDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens.