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Dr. Paul Scott Baker M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Paul Scott Baker M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(8)
840 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA, 19107
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4/5

About

Dr. Paul Baker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Baker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Baker can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Baker can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 2005

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 12 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Paul Scott Baker M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 840 Walnut Street

840 Walnut Street -
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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New patients: 215-440-3170

Practice At 220 Grandview Ave Suite 200

220 Grandview Ave Suite 200 -
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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New patients: 717-761-8688, 717-761-5604, 717-761-6687
Fax: 717-761-5604

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Patient Experience with Dr. Baker


4.0

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Dr. Paul Scott Baker M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist 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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