Summary

Dr. James Baker is a rheumatologist who earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and completed his residency at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital. With 29 years of experience in rheumatology, he brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and immune system. Dr. Baker speaks English and is dedicated to helping patients manage complex rheumatic conditions.

Dr. Baker practices at Medical Specialists of Johnson City and is affiliated with Franklin Woods Community Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee. He specializes in treating joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren's syndrome, providing comprehensive care for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. His approach includes thorough diagnostic testing through complete blood counts and metabolic panels to better understand each patient's condition. Patients have given Dr. Baker an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 29 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Medical Specialists Of Johnson City

303 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 200Johnson City, TN 37604
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James Laurence Baker, MDDr. Christopher Richard Morris, MDDr. Trusha M Patel, DODr. Harold Christopher Little
RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
3.9 
29 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Johnson City , TNKingsport , TNBristol , TNKingsport , TN
Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Laurence Baker

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Laurence Baker has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Laurence Baker has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital

Medical School

University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine ColumbiaGraduated in 1997

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Dr. James Baker speaks English.

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