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Dr. John Baker, MD
Bariatric Surgery* Age 66
Dr. John Baker, MD

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Dr. John Baker, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 66
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Baker, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Baker graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at LSU Hospital. Dr. John Baker, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New Orleans, LA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Baker currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System and University Medical Center New Orleans. Dr. Baker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Baker is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Obesity
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Obesity
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Constipation
Acute Bowel Infarction
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Diet Counseling
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • CoreSource
  • Cigna
  • Delta Health System
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Blue Card PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Wells Fargo Insurance
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Aetna
  • Qualchoice
  • CHAMPVA
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Commercial Insurance Company

Locations

  1. 1 Tulane University School of Medicine
    1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
  2. 2 University Medical Center
    2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
  3. 3 Bartlett Regional Hospital
    3260 Hospital Dr, Juneau, AK 99801

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Baker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baker's profile.

Dr. John Baker, MD is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System and University Medical Center New Orleans.

Yes, Dr. John Baker, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • LSU Hospital
    1983
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • LSU Hospital
    1988
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA

  • University Medical Center New Orleans

    2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA

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