Dr. Peter Christensen Baker MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
747 52nd St Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Peter Baker is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Baker specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pain
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