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Howard Baker III, MD, Cardiology, Jackson, MS

HowardABakerIIIMD

Cardiology Jackson, MS

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology

Cardiology Section Chief, Cardiac Cath Lab Director GV(Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center. Assistant Professor of Cardiology University of Mississippi Medical Center

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  • Office

    G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
    1500 East Woodrow Wilson Drive. Room 4207
    Jackson, MS 39216
    Phone+1 800-949-1009
    Fax+1 601-364-1327

Summary

  • Experienced senior interventional cardiologist; board certified in Medicine, Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology.
    Extensive leadership experience, including a University Satellite Office and ACO governance. 30 years uninterrupted Cardiology practice in multiple settings. Managing owner of a successful private practice 2007-2019.

    Leadership Accomplishments: beyond the usual duties of the office.
    2019 DOAC initiative transitioning veterans from VKA to DOAC, saving Pharmacy Clinic Hours, Pharm D FTEs, and parking spaces.
    2017 as Physicians' IT member saved the hospital in excess of $150,000.00/year by modifying cardiac profile orders.
    2016, 2015 as Physician Coordinator achieved Leapfrog Certification.
    2013 Promoted Cardiology from a Division of Medicine to a Department with its own seat at the MEC,
    including appropriate supporting bylaws changes.
    2013 as Chief of Cardiology drafted and defended the operating rules for the new Intensivist Program at Flagler Hospital.
    2013 as Chief of Cardiology established and staffed the ER Chest Pain Call.
    2007 as Chair of the Cardiology Division: Startup of prehospital EKG transmission from County Rescue for STEMI care.
    Successful defense of Flagler Hospital against Blue Cross take back of diabetic monitoring charges.

    Accountable Care Organization Experience:
    Founding member First Coast Health Alliance.
    Governance Committee First Coast Health Alliance.

Education & Training

  • Temple Univ Hosp
    Temple Univ Hosp1990
  • New Bridge Medical Center
    New Bridge Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1986 - 1987
  • New Bridge Medical Center
    New Bridge Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
  • Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
    Bergen New Bridge Medical Center1982 - 1983
  • Other
    OtherClass of 1983
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    Ross University School of MedicineClass of 1983
  • Florida State University
    Florida State UniversityNo degree, 1973 - 1978
  • Boston University
    Boston UniversityB.A., 1969 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 1990
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1984 - 1988
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow (FSCAI) Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention
  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Decremental Diameter Balloon: A new approach to Optimal Balloon Sizing in Tapered Coronary Arteries  
    V.S. Banka, H. Baker III, et. al., Circulation, 1/1/1990
  • High-Risk Coronary Angioplasty: Dilation of Non-Infarct Zone Vessels in Patients with Old Myocardial Infarction  
    V.S. Banka, H. Baker III, et. al., Clinical Research, 1/1/1989

Committees

  • Member, Governance Committee, First Coast Health Alliance

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish