Dr. Gerald G Baker M.D.
Surgeon
1212 Pleasant St Suite 211 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Gerald Baker is a general surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Baker specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Baker provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1980
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1980
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Gallstones
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hernia
- Graves' Disease
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