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Dr. John Baker, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Dr. John Baker, MD
4.7 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. John Baker, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Highlands, NC.
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Dr. John Baker, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Highlands, NC
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33 years of experience
Dr. John Baker, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Highlands, NC.

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Dr. Baker graduated from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. John Baker, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Highlands, NC and has 33 years experience. Dr. Baker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Angel Medical Center and Highlands Cashiers Hospital. At present, Dr. Baker received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Baker's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Baker is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Limb Pain
Foot Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Limb Pain
Foot Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Common Cold
Dehydration
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Ingrown Nail
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Hydrocele
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    479 South Dr Ste 3, Highlands, NC 28741
  2. 2 Highlands-Cashiers Physician Services
    209 Hospital Dr Ste 304, Highlands, NC 28741

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Apr 02, 2021
Dr. Baker is the best, most thorough doctor I have ever had. He is patient with questions and thoughtful with his answers. He spends time with each patient and truly cares!
Sally Hill — Apr 02, 2021
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Baker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baker's profile.

Dr. John Baker, MD is affiliated with Angel Medical Center and Highlands Cashiers Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Baker, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Angel Medical Center

    120 Riverview St, Franklin, NC

  • Highlands Cashiers Hospital

    190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC