Dr. Dr. Joseph W. Baker

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Get to know Internist Dr. Joseph W. Baker, who serves patients in Rome, Georgia.

A dedicated internist, Dr. Baker has been practicing at Harbin Clinic since 1996. He treats adults, providing services ranging from prevention and well care to management of complex illness.

Harbin Clinic has been committed to providing excellent and innovative patient care for 150 years in Northwest Georgia. Patients have access to more than 250 healthcare professionals who provide integrated care across more than 40 medical specialties and services. 

Educated in the United States, Dr. Baker holds a Bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State College & Abraham Baldwin College. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, after which he completed his internship and residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

A member of the American Society of Internal Medicine, he is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In his professional experience, Dr. Baker is affiliated with Cartersville Medical Center, Floyd Medical Center, and Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

As a testament of his dedication to his patients, Dr. Baker was awarded the Patients’ Choice Award in 2008.

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