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Craig Baker, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA

CraigJBakerMD

Thoracic Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor, Surgery, USC School of Medicine Division Chief, Cardiac Surgery

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  • Office

    1520 San Pablo St
    Ste 4300
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Phone+1 323-442-5849
    Fax+1 323-442-5956

Summary

  • Dr. Craig Baker is a thoracic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Keck Hospital of USC, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital of Southern California, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. He is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, adult cardiac surgery, and pediatric / congenital cardiothoracic surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2002 - 2005
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Surgery, 1995 - 2002
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships