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Summary
As a psychiatrist, Dr. Baker provides psychiatric services for various mental conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and dementia. He also serves as the Medical Director of Colorado Plains Medical Centers Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit.
A native of the Mid-West, Dr. Baker obtained his undergraduate education at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He earned his doctor of medicine degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. His residency training in psychiatry was performed at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Most recently, Dr. Baker served as the medical director of a ten bed geriatric special care unit in Beloit, Kansas. He provided inpatient assessment, treatment, and consultations as well as outpatient follow-up in area nursing homes.
When not working with patients, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with his wife, Agnes, and his grandson, Diavion. He is also an avid football spectator and fisherman.
A native of the Mid-West, Dr. Baker obtained his undergraduate education at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He earned his doctor of medicine degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. His residency training in psychiatry was performed at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Most recently, Dr. Baker served as the medical director of a ten bed geriatric special care unit in Beloit, Kansas. He provided inpatient assessment, treatment, and consultations as well as outpatient follow-up in area nursing homes.
When not working with patients, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with his wife, Agnes, and his grandson, Diavion. He is also an avid football spectator and fisherman.
Quick Facts
- 43 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Macneal Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Donald Baker has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
Dr. James Donald Baker holds an active medical license in the state of Colorado.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Macneal Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 1983.
NPI Number
Dr. Baker's NPI number is 1053453928.
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