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Dr. William Baker, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 76
Dr. William Baker, MD
4.4 (40 Ratings)

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Dr. William Baker, MD is an Internist in Bakersfield, CA.
Dr. William Baker, MD
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Dr. William Baker, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 76
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Baker, MD is an Internist in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Baker graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. William Baker, MD is an Internist in Bakersfield, CA and has 49 years experience. Dr. Baker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Adventist Health Bakersfield and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Dr. Baker has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Baker received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Dr. Baker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Baker also speaks Spanish. Dr. Baker is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
Constipation
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Urinary Incontinence
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Elbow Sprain
Fever
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Foot Infection
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Spasm
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Pharyngitis
Piriformis Syndrome
Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nightmare Disorder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tenosynovitis
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tibial Fracture
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Allergy Testing
Allergy Treatment
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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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
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
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
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
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
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
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Physical Examination
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
Puncture Aspiration
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
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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  • Blue Shield of California
  • Assurant Health
  • Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
  • Guardian
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Select PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 William F. Baker JR. M.D. & Associates
    3008 Sillect Ave Ste 240, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  2. 2 Central Cardiology Medical Clinic
    2901 Sillect Ave Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baker
4.4
Based on 40 Reviews
5 Stars (31)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Aug 16, 2022
Very professional. Gave options and was very versed in ways to help me. He had great knowledge of medications and how they worked. All in all it was a wonderful experience. I am now his patient and keep getting expert care
Deborah mulkey — Aug 16, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Uc Irvine Medical Center|UC Irvine Med Center
    1976
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Baker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baker's profile.

Dr. Baker frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Baker, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Adventist Health Bakersfield and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Baker, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

    1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA