Dr. Joseph J. Baker Jr., MD
General Practitioner
1340 Boylston St Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Joseph Baker is a general practitioner practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Baker does not specialize in one area of medicine, however provides routine health care services. General practitioners typically have regular, even life-long patients who they provide health care services to. Dr. Baker provides services including physical exams, immunizations, and diagnosing and treating multiple illnesses and injuries. General practitioners typically work in private offices and clinics and have staffs of nurses and administators.
Education and Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
Provider Details
Dr. Joseph J. Baker Jr., MD's Expert Contributions
Will I be okay until my appointment?
As long as you are not getting dehydrated READ MORE
Can drinking water lower your creatinine levels?
Yes, in general, drinking water will lower the creatinine level and the converse is true as well, getting dehydrated can increase the creatinine . READ MORE
How long does it take to treat pneumonia?
Depends on the type but most cases 5-7 days. READ MORE
How can I stop the pain when I pee?
Hi there—you should have urine testing and clinical evaluation because there are many causes of painful urination in men. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Warts
- Hepatitis
- Genital Warts
- Hives
- Pain
- Nail Fungus
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