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Office
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304Phone+1 650-497-8000
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 Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Family characteristics and childcare patterns associated with early social functioning in cancer-bereaved parents.Jennifer M Snaman, Li Chen, Emanuele Mazzola, Gabrielle Helton, Deborah Feifer
Cancer. 2024-08-15 - Parent and oncologist perspectives on prognostic disclosure in advanced childhood cancer: communication pearls and pitfalls.Kristina Zalud, Griffin Collins, Justin N Baker, Jennifer W Mack, Erica C Kaye
Supportive Care in Cancer. 2024-05-13 - 1 citationsPrognostic Communication Between Parents and Clinicians in Pediatric Oncology: An Integrative Review.Na Ouyang, Shelli L Feder, Justin N Baker, M Tish Knobf
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care. 2024-05-01
Press Mentions
- If My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn’t the Rest of Us?November 25th, 2024
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