Dr. Gerald G. Baker, MD | Des Moines, IA | Surgery

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Dr. Baker graduated from the University of Iowa in 1980. He works in Des Moines, IA and specializes in Surgery. Dr. Baker is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.3

19 Ratings
46 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Central Iowa Health System
8 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Best bed side manners I’ve seen in 60 years. Most compassionate doctor ever, and I won’t mention his amazing skills as an awesome surgeon. Thank you Dr. Baker for treating all your patients with such dignity. God bless you always! F Kingsbury

November 22nd, 2018

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Dr. Baker made me feel really good I was scared to death I had a huge hernia he fixed me up and treated me as good as anybody ever could I would recommend him to anyone that was needing surgery in his field thank you very much dr. Baker and Julie says the same

October 25th, 2018

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This is one of the most loving Dr. I have met, shows geniune care and concern for his patients and family, reassure you that him and his team will take good care of your loved ones and they do. I had no doubts at all. Thank you so very much.

March 28th, 2018

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Dr. Baker saved my life in 2006! I returned to him today - still great!

May 6th, 2015

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He did my hernia. Lap. In the scheme of things, a relatively simple surgery, but not if it is yours, and your first time under the knife. Friendly, down to earth, explained everything. Took the time to answer all questions. Efficient. His name is at the top of the masthead, so he's been at it a while. I can only speak for my surgery, but I would highly recommend.

November 26th, 2013

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Dr. Gerald Baker is the most caring, compassionate doctor I have ever had the privilege to meet. He took the time to very calmly explain everything to me, draw pictures and make sure I fully understood without question. I never felt rushed, he made eye contact and really wanted to know what I was thinking and feeling. I hope the students he teaches over the years pick up on this very special trait.

October 26th, 2012

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He is the most kind and upbeat and positive doctor. We trusted him and he took care of my husband with great success.

September 30th, 2011

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Dr. Baker was the best! He knew exactly what was wrong with me - and the treatment - before I was brought in to surgery! That's wonderful - especially in the case of a very rare disease!

November 5th, 2009

The Iowa Clinic Surgery Department

1212 Pleasant St Ste 211Des Moines, IA 50309

Tel: (515) 283-1541

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Gerald Gilbert Baker, MD	Dr. Donald Joseph Anderson	Dr. Marie Danielle Gilberte Anique Leblanc	Dr. Parastou Sazegar
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.3 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	51 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Des Moines , IA	Des Moines , IA	Corpus Christi , TX	Tucson , AZ
Med School: University Of Iowa	Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Univ Of Ottawa Fac Of Med	Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine
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Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

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Central Iowa Health System

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University Of IowaGraduated in 1980

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