Dr. Gerald L Baker MD
Orthopedist
508 Stocktrail Ave Suite A Gillette WY, 82716About
Dr. Gerald Baker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Gillette, WY. Dr. Baker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Baker tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1974
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1974
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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