Dr. Dennis Hugh Baker, MD

Dr. Dennis Baker is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in practice, Dr. Baker brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients with complex medical conditions. He provides care in English.

Dr. Baker practices at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, both located in Santa Barbara, California. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. He also handles hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels. Dr. Baker performs essential diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts, A1c testing for diabetes monitoring, and general blood work to assess patient health.