Dr. Christopher J Baker M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1605 W Fairbanks Ave Winter Park FL, 32789About
Dr. Christopher Baker practices Neurological Surgery in Winter Park, FL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Baker prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1974
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1989
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Birth Defects
- Spinal Stenosis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
- Member CWS
- Member AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
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