Dr. Christopher Baird, MD, Internist
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Dr. Christopher Baird, MD

Internist

4/5(6)
3001 W. Dr. Marttin Luther King St Joseph's Hospital Tampa FL, 33607
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4/5

About

Dr. Christopher Baird MD is an internist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Baird MD specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Baird MD provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Rutgers University BA/MD program 1994

Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1994

University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns 1994

University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 1994

Board Certification

Ethics

Investigational Review

and Stroke and Adult Congenital Heart Disease at St. Joseph’s Hospital

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Nocturnist Watson Clinic Hospitalist Group at Lakeland Regional Hospital -

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Christopher Baird, MD

3001 W. Dr. Marttin Luther King St Joseph's Hospital -
Tampa, FL 33607
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Christopher Baird

201 14th Street Sw Largo Medical Center -
Largo, FL 33770
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Holmes Regional Medical Center

1350 Hickory St -
Melbourne, FL 32901
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1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD -
LAKELAND, FL 33805
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Dr. Christopher Baird, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Nocturnist Dr. Baird’s Medical Journey and Commitment to Hospital Medicine

Dr. Baird has been an esteemed hospitalist in the Tampa Bay Area since 2004, with a special dedication to Nocturnist services since 2011. Currently, Dr. Baird serves as a dedicated nocturnist with the Watson Clinic Hospitalist Group at Lakeland Regional Hospital, a role he undertook at the onset of the Covid-19 Global Pandemic, showcasing his unwavering dedication to patient care during challenging times.

Beginning his journey in medicine with the completion of a rigorous BA/MD program at Rutgers University in 1994, he went on to further his training with a residency in internal medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center in 1997. His passion for caring for hospitalized patients led him to specialize in hospital medicine, where he faced diverse medical challenges ranging from aortic dissections to treating victims of the Haitian Earthquake.

Reflecting on his residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Dr. Baird recalls encountering a myriad of critical cases, including king cobra bites, siberian tiger mauling, and complex conditions like thymoma-induced myasthenia gravis. His time at the center sparked his interest in hospital medicine, shaping his career path towards providing high-quality care to those in need.

Throughout his years as a hospitalist, he has been actively involved in educating future medical professionals, including medical students, residents, physician assistants, and APRNs in Florida. His commitment to the medical field extended to serving on various boards such as Ethics, Investigational Review, and Stroke and Adult Congenital Heart Disease at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he practiced for over a decade.

Beyond his medical career, Dr. Baird emphasizes the importance of cultivating diverse interests for a fulfilling life. An accomplished Master Level diver, passionate fisherman, art collector, and award-winning ballroom dancer, he attributes these pursuits to forming lasting friendships and unique experiences. Notably, his love for ballroom dancing led him to meet his wife, Leticia, whom he married in 2008.

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