Dr. Richard G Baker M.D.
Orthopedist
180 Grand Ave Suite 100 Oakland CA, 94612About
Dr. Richard Baker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Baker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Baker tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1975
Washington University of Health and Sciences 1975
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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