Richard Baker MD, Radiologist
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Richard Baker MD

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

5/5(2)
700 S Park St Madison WI, 53715
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Dr. Richard Baker is a radiologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Baker specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1989

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Richard Baker MD's Expert Contributions
  • Which is better CT scan or MRI of the abdomen?

    It depends on what your doctor is trying to image. For instance, acute pain in appendicitis or with kidney stones is best imaged with CT. On the other hand, trying to characterize an abnormality in the liver or pancreas is usually best done with MRI. So, more information is needed about your symptoms. READ MORE

  • How many CT scans in a span of one month are considered safe?

    Depending on your medical circumstances, CT imaging might be necessary to identify and treat something important. Having said that, it is also important to limit the amount of radiation you get. Two CT scans is unlikely going to be of any consequence. Make sure to ask your physicians about alternative imaging modalities if you need additional imaging. This could include MRI or ultrasound. READ MORE

Richard Baker MD's Practice location

Practice At 700 S Park St

700 S Park St -
Madison, WI 53715
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New patients: 608-252-8000, 608-251-6100, 314-747-3000
Fax: 608-826-2710, 608-252-8245

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Richard Baker MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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