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Dr. Robert Love Baker MD
Neurosurgeon
521fairview Road Pittsburgh PA, 15238About
Dr. Robert Baker practices Neurological Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Baker prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1948
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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