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John Baker, MD, General Surgery, New Orleans, LA

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General Surgery • New Orleans, LA

Bariatric Surgery

Past President of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

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  • Office

    7300 Lakeshore Dr
    Apt 4
    New Orleans, LA 70124
    Phone+1 501-247-4887
    Fax+1 504-541-9201

Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1988
  • LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
    LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2012 - 2022
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 1988 - 1996
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • A Big Fat Health Insurance Problem
    A Big Fat Health Insurance ProblemMarch 2nd, 2016

Professional Memberships

Dr. John Baker, Dr. John Baker, MD, Dr. J Baker, Dr. John Wilder Baker