William B Baker M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
940 Central Park Dr Suite 290 Steamboat Springs CO, 80487About
Dr. William Baker is a cardiologist practicing in Steamboat Springs, CO. Dr. Baker specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Baker also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1989
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- Heart Disease
- Sleep Disorders
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- BAYLOR COL/MED, HOUSTON, TX, Cardiology 1989
- Baylor College of Medicine
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