Justin Baker MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine(Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)
Chief, Division of Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care
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725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304
Phone+1 650-497-8000
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Summary
- Dr. Justin Baker is the Chief of Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care and Pediatric Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA. He studied at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and later completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, with a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Baker also has an expertise in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, focusing on Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He has numerous publications in respected journals such as Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, Pediatric Blood & Cancer, and JCO Global Oncology. His research primarily revolves around pediatric oncology decision-making processes, treatment goals, patient-reported outcomes and pediatric palliative care.
Education & Training
University of TennesseeFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2004 - 2007
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2006 - 2025
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Treatment and Decision-Making Preferences of Adolescents and Young Adults With Advanced Cancer and Their Parents or Trusted Persons: An Adaptive Conjoint Analysis Study.Jennifer M Snaman, Deborah Feifer, Gabrielle Helton, Benjamin Herold, Li Chen
Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2025-05-01 - Leveraging natural language processing and machine learning to characterize psychological stress and life meaning and purpose in pediatric cancer survivors: a prelimin...Jin-Ah Sim, Xiaolei Huang, Rachel T Webster, Kumar Srivastava, Kirsten K Ness
JAMIA Open. 2025-04-01 - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Provider Attitudes and Beliefs About the Use of Integrative Modalities for Their Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Spraker-Perlman Holly, R Elyse Heidelberg, Rachel P Wright, Amy G Ly, Maggi Meyer
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 2025-03-20
Press Mentions
If My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn’t the Rest of Us?November 25th, 2024
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