Bruce H. Baker, MD, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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Bruce H. Baker, MD

Addiction Medicine Specialist | Addiction Medicine

1049 Newell Street White Cloud Michigan, 49349
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About

Dr. Bruce H. Baker is a Board Certified Addictionologist, as well as a Board Certified Anesthersiologist who attended Medical College of Wisconsin for a Masters in Public Health in Occupational Medicine.  Dr. Baker specializies in drug screen interpretation as a Certified as a Certified Medical Review Officer for Federal Drug Testing.  Dr. Baker has been instrumental in  developing Medication Assisted Treatment Programs for rural communities as well as Town Hall Meetings for the areas devastated by the disease of Addiction.  Dr. Baker specializes in the treatment of those individuals that have dual diagnosis of mental health and Addicton. Dr.Baker developed numerous office locations to better serve those suffering from the disease of Addiction.  Cities include Grand Rapids, Newaygo, White Cloud, Lansing, Petoskey, Manistee, Marquette, and Traverse City.  Dr. Baker teaches Medical Students from Central Michigan University and serves as a preceptor for the training of Nurse Practitioners.

Education and Training

MSU Bachelor of Science Chemistry 1975

MSU College of Human Medicine MD 1979

Maricopa County Phoenix MD Internship 1979

Duke University Residency 1982

Board Certification

American Board of Addiction Medicine

American Board of Anesthesiology

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Treatment of individuals who suffer from both mental health and addiction

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Instructor Central Michigan University Medical CMU 2019 - Present
  • Expert Witness for Licensing and Regulatory Authority of Michigan State of Michigan 2020 - Present
  • Medical Director Newaygo Community Mental Health 2017 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Addiction Medicine  
  • Michigan State Medical Society  
  • Kent County Medical Society  
  • American Medical Association  

Treatments

  • Medication Assisted Treatment ProgramsDrug Testing monitoringPsychotropic medications when necessary..

Internships

  • Internship Maricopa County Arizona Residency Duke UniversityChief Resident Department of Anesthesia Duke University

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Addiction MedicineAmerican Medical Association, Kent County Medical Society

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Addiction MedicineAmerican Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • My supportive wife Ruthie and my understanding daughter Emily for her encouragement

Areas of research

  • Neurofeedback used to treat addictions, including methamphetamine and the psychiatric problems that arise from its use..

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Staycation at home

Hobbies / Sports

  • NatureOutdoor activities

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal American Medical AssociationJournal of Addiction Medicine\

Areas of research

Neurofeedback in the treatments of methamphetamine addiction, opiate addiction and alcohol addiction.

Bruce H. Baker, MD's Practice location

Newaygo Community Mental Health

1049 Newell Street -
White Cloud, Michigan 49349
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