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Dr. Gerald Baker, MD

Dr. Gerald Baker, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Gerald Baker, MD is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

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1212 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309

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Dr. Baker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baker

4.4
17 ratings, 4 with a written review
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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.
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May 08, 2019
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I was referred by GI. My five minutes with this surgeon were filled with flippant disregard for the issue I was there for. He disagreed with the GI’s assessment and basically mocked me. He was extremely arrogant.
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Apr 15, 2019
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I had continuous pain from my gall bladder, and Dr Baker was the first physician who listened to me. He took the time to listen and I will forever be grateful for that
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Mar 09, 2019
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Dr. Baker performed a cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) on me. The surgery took longer than normal because of the severe deterioration of gall bladder (the stones were in a cement like mass). Although the gall bladder was difficult to remove because of the cement like mass, he was able to do it by laparoscopy rather than making a long incision which would have caused a stay in the hospital and a long recovery. He is a great surgeon and a caring man. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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nobake48 in Johnston, IA – Jan 05, 2016
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Dr. Gerald Baker, MD is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Iowa

    Undergraduate School
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Locations

Practice

Office1212 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309
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(515) 283-1541

Practice

Office7147 Vista Dr West Des Moines, IA 50266
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(515) 283-1541
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