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Dr. Craig Baker, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Craig Baker, MD
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Dr. Craig Baker, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dr. Craig Baker, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Craig Baker, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Baker graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at University Of S Ca/lac And Usc. Dr. Craig Baker, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Baker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC. Dr. Baker has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Baker received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Baker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Baker is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Arch Repair
Pleural Effusion
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Aortic Arch Repair
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Repair
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Defect Repair
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Thoracentesis
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
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Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
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Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Eisenmenger's Complex
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Graft

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Locations

  1. 1 Los Angeles County USC Medical Center
    1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 442-7618
  2. 2 Providence Saint John's Health Center
    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 829-5511
  3. 3 Keck Hospital of USC
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273

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4.2
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Patient Reviews
Feb 20, 2024
Dr. Baker did my heart valve repair and replacement. This was a redo of the original one done 7 years ago (by one of his colleagues), that wore out. This 2nd one was more involved, having to go through scar tissue, and taking around 6 hours. Dr. Baker saved my life! He is the best, and I am forever grateful.
Dr. Baker is the best! — Feb 20, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • University Of S Ca/lac And Usc
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Baker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baker's profile.

Dr. Craig Baker, MD is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC.

Yes, Dr. Craig Baker, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA