Dr. John A Baker M.D.
Orthopedist
9301 N Central Expy Suite 400 Dallas TX, 75231Rating
3/5
About
Dr. John Baker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Dallas, TX. 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1980
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1980
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1980
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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