Dr. Gayatri Baker, MD

I'm sensitive to medication and I am on multiple meds already, so I seem to suffer from a lot of side effects like drowsiness, feeling out if it, severe constipation, and rapid weight gain. It can be pretty miserable for months at a time, and of course transitioning from one med to another messes with your brain chemistry and makes you feel emotional and hopeless. So it would be nice if Dr. Baker would get to know you, explain your options, or take the time to listen to your concerns. She does not. Appointments are very rushed. I will go into an appointment hoping to change meds, or have some say in what side effects I'm willing to live with. But appointments are so rushed and Dr. Baker is so abrupt that at the end I'm often left wondering what just happened. If my insurance gave me more choices, I would look for another provider in a heartbeat.

While I have previously left a brief review for Dr Baker, I would like to update it. Dr Baker is extremely competent, seems to be a very quick study & is willing & has competencies to assist in sensitive & routine matters — able to listen with a “third ear” & consider multiple perspectives, individual, family & social dynamics. She has a strong grasp of neurological & psychopharmacology medications as demonstrated by her explaining possible drug interactions & specifics that are difficult to determine on my own, even after reviewing literature. I feel indebted to her & recommend her without reservation. She considers traditional modalities, but also emerging holistic approaches, eg osteopathy, acupuncture & water therapy — in fact she had training in osteopathy & has applied experience in addictions & life-style medicine, general neurology & psychiatry. Richard Davis Crystal Lake, Illinois

Thank you for everything you have done for me and my family! You are a wonderful, caring doctor who was always friendly and comforting to your patients. Keep smiling and keep doing what you do so well. You truly make a difference in the medical field with your amazing staff.