Dr. Joseph W Baker MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw Roanoke VA, 24014About
Dr. Joseph Baker is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Baker specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Baker typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
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