Dr. Gary L. Baker, MD | Saint Paul, MN | Rheumatology

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Dr. Baker graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1978. He works in Saint Paul, MN and specializes in Rheumatology. Dr. Baker is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE.

4.2

21 Ratings
48 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
6 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Baker is very polite and he listens very well, however he will do what he wants even if it wasn’t helpful or refuse any suggestions even if it’s correct. I consider this arrogance. I wouldn’t see him again at all.

February 27th, 2026

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Very thorough in assessing my issues and a really great listener.

April 30th, 2025

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seemed not to really care about the problems i described. really gave no advice. had to wait three weeks to do a follow up and at the saint Paul location was a mad house WAY over scheduled and way too many people to reasonably see in a short time. i was told there did`nt seem to be anything to discuss nothing was clear and maybe its something that will fix itself,here`s a prescription thank you. either he is overwhelmed trying to see too many patients for whatever reason,or my issues were not his cup of tea and did`nt want to deal with it. whatever the issue he might be right for you,but for me i`ll find a doctor better suited to me.not the other way around.

January 14th, 2016

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Excellent!

September 7th, 2012

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Dr Baker listens to his patients, and has gained our trust as a rheumatologist.

August 8th, 2012

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Dr Baker did an excellent job in diagnosing my arthritis - he was patient and kind - his hair was very short.

November 21st, 2009

M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital

45 10th St WSaint Paul, MN 55102

Tel: (651) 232-3000


Dr. Gary Lester Baker, MD	Dr. Samer Muhammad Nuhaily, MD	Dr. David Thomas Ewart, MD	Peggy Ann Beach
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Nurse Practitioner

4.2 (21 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	1 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Saint Paul , MN	Saint Paul , MN	Saint Paul , MN	Wichita Falls , TX
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	Med School: Trinity College Dublin School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Rheumatology

Connective Tissue Diseases
Gout
Hip Osteoarthritis
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
Tendinitis

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Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

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Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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