Nicholas Baker MD
Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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UPMC Passavant 9100 Babcock BlvdSupport Services Building Suite 142Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone+1 412-748-5772
Fax+1 412-748-3359
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Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Baker is a thoracic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Jameson, and UPMC Horizon. He received his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and has been in practice 9 years. He specializes in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgical oncology and is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, esophageal surgery, and mesothelioma surgery.
Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2015 - 2016- UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2013 - 2015
Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2013
West Virginia University School of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
WV State Medical License 2024 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Conduit Ischemia After Esophagectomy: A Spectrum of Clinical Manifestations, Prevention, and Management.Megan Turner, Nicholas Baker
Thoracic Surgery Clinics. 2024-11-01 - 4 citationsComparison of robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy versus minimally invasive esophagectomy: A propensity-matched study from a single high-volume institution.Chigozirim N Ekeke, Gino M Kuiper, James D Luketich, Kristine M Ruppert, Susan J Copelli
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2023-08-01 - 1 citationsActivity-Based Cost Analysis of Robotic Anatomic Lung Resection During Program Implementation.Garrett N. Coyan, Michael Lu, Kristine Ruppert, Nicholas Baker, Ryan M. Levy
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2021-02-16
Press Mentions
WVU Cancer Institute at United Hospital Center Offers Injection to Help Surgeons Better Visualize Lung CancerNovember 14th, 2024- CYTALUX Real-World Experience Presented at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery 104th Annual MeetingMay 1st, 2024
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