Dr. John Scott Baker M.D.
Family Practitioner
209 Hospital Dr Suite 304 Highlands NC, 28741About
Dr. John Baker is a family practitioner practicing in Highlands, NC. Dr. Baker specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Baker possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Texas A&M University / Main Campus 1991
Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Hypothyroidism
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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