3.1
15 Ratings with 10 written Reviews
Summary
Effective July 1, Dr. Baker will move from Tanner Clinic to CommonSpirit General & Colorectal Surgery Davis.
Dr. Scott Baker, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colorectal and general surgeon and physician leader with extensive experience building high-performing surgical programs and advancing clinical quality across diverse healthcare settings. He currently serves as Medical Staff President at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital - Davis and is on the Board of Community Advisors for CommonSpirit Health's Utah market.�
Dr. Baker has led strategic growth, physician recruitment, and operational performance for several surgical departments throughout his career. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Baker has developed and expanded colorectal surgery and cancer programs across hospital systems and private practice. He has held numerous physician leadership roles, including on the Board of Directors for Tanner Clinic, President of the Medical Staff, Chief of Surgery, Trauma Medical …Director, and Chair of multiple hospital committees spanning credentials, cancer, and surgical operations. His leadership has focused on improving operating room efficiency, advancing accreditation efforts, and aligning physicians around quality, access, and growth initiatives. He is also a contributor to national colorectal cancer standards through the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.�
Dr. Baker earned his MD from the University of South Dakota, completed general surgery residency at Guthrie Clinic/Robert Packer Hospital, and completed fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Grant Medical Center. He also holds an MBA, supporting his work in healthcare strategy and operations. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.�
When not at work, he enjoys spending time with family, skiing and supporting the Utah Mammoth hockey team.
Office Locations
Scott Baker has 3 locationsQuick Facts
- 27 years of experience
- 38 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota
- 10 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Flexible scheduling
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Scott Baker
Medical Specialties
Scott Baker has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Scott Baker has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
Scott Baker holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of South Dakota and Utah.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of South Dakota that expired in 2021 and an expired medical license in the state of Utah that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota in 2000 and Sanford School Of Medicine The University Of South Dakota in 1999.
NPI Number
Scott Baker's NPI number is 1356316053.
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- Scott Baker's office is located at 1750 E 3100 N, Layton, UT, 84040.
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- What languages does Scott Baker speak?
- Scott Baker speaks English.
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