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Summary
As a psychiatrist, Dr. Baker provides psychiatric services for various mental conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and dementia. He also serves as the Medical Director of Colorado Plains Medical Centers Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit.
A native of the Mid-West, Dr. Baker obtained his undergraduate education at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He earned his doctor of medicine degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. His residency training in psychiatry was performed at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Most recently, Dr. Baker served as the medical director of a ten bed geriatric special care unit in Beloit, Kansas. He provided inpatient assessment, treatment, and consultations as well as outpatient follow-up in area nursing homes.
When not working with patients, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with his wife, Agnes, and his grandson, Diavion. He is also an avid football spectator and fisherman.
A native of the Mid-West, Dr. Baker obtained his undergraduate education at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He earned his doctor of medicine degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. His residency training in psychiatry was performed at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Most recently, Dr. Baker served as the medical director of a ten bed geriatric special care unit in Beloit, Kansas. He provided inpatient assessment, treatment, and consultations as well as outpatient follow-up in area nursing homes.
When not working with patients, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with his wife, Agnes, and his grandson, Diavion. He is also an avid football spectator and fisherman.
Quick Facts
- 43 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Macneal Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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Dr. James Donald Baker has the following specialty
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Dr. James Donald Baker has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Colorado, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Macneal Hospital
Medical School
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1983
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- Dr. James Baker speaks Spanish and English.
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- Dr. James Baker's office is located at 8989 Huron St, Thornton, CO, 80260.
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