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Dr. Gerald Baker, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Gerald Baker, MD
4.4 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Gerald Baker, MD is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Gerald Baker, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Gerald Baker, MD is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Baker studied at University of Iowa. Dr. Gerald Baker, MD is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Baker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Baker received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Baker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Baker is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • MultiPlan
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Universal American
  • Alliance Select
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • American Republic
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Navigate HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA 50309
  2. 2 Office
    7147 Vista Dr Ste 150, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baker
4.4
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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May 08, 2019
Dr. Baker was friendly and explained everything very thoroughly. He answered my questions and scheduled my gallbladder surgery in a timely manner. He did an excellent job.
— May 08, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerald Baker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baker's profile.

Dr. Gerald Baker, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gerald Baker, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA