Dr. Craig J Baker, MD

Dr. Craig Baker is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgical treatment of conditions affecting the chest, lungs, and heart. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With 31 years of practice experience, Dr. Baker brings extensive expertise to complex thoracic procedures. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Baker practices at Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles, California, where he treats patients with coronary artery disease and heart-related conditions that cause reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. His surgical skills include performing chest imaging procedures such as fluoroscopy and X-rays to diagnose thoracic conditions. He also provides therapeutic hypothermia treatment for patients who need controlled cooling therapy. Patients have given Dr. Baker an average rating of 5.0.