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Dr. John Baker, MD

Dr. John Baker, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Baker, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in New Orleans, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

2000 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70112
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(504) 702-4500

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Baker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baker

4.0

34 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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BAM – Nov 26, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Angelle Chapman – Aug 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stephanie Hunter – May 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Margie Hart – Aug 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 15, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
No results
Helpful
Jane Smith in Conway , AR – Feb 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kay in Conway, AR – May 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Leisa Green in Cove, Arkansas – Mar 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roland – Dec 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mel in Hot Springs National Park, AR – Feb 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Teresa Crawford in Little Rock, AR – Jan 12, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Little Rock, AR – Nov 16, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tlp in Texarkana, AR – Nov 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Reba in Little Rock, AR – Sep 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
kameron bethel in Batesville,AR – Mar 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

If you have been significantly overweight for very long, I am sure you already know that the key is not in the losing of the weight, but in the maintaining of the weight loss. Bariatric surgery for the treatment of obesity is a starting point....read more

biography

John W. Baker, MD, FACS, is Senior Past President of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the largest association in the world dedicated to this particular specialty.  He is also a past board member and past president...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • General Surgery, Lsu Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Lsumc - Shreveport

    Medical School

  • Lsu Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983

  • Lsu Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Louisiana State University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

University Medical Center2000 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70112
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Tulane University School of Medicine1430 Tulane Ave New Orleans, LA 70112
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Medical Center New Orleans

    2000 Canal St
    New Orleans, LA 70112

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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