Mrs. Alison M. Baker, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Alison M. Baker, who serves patients in Sullivan, Missouri.

Dr. Baker, an outstanding obstetrician-gynecologist, is in practice with BJC Medical Group Sullivan Clinic & Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital. She is recognized as one of the top performers in BJC Medical Group for patient satisfaction scores in 2016. Her patients often comment that she is very professional and easy to talk to, and she takes her time to get to know each patient personally. 

In Missouri, the BJC Medical Group Sullivan Clinic has top-quality medical professionals, so patients can be confident that they’re getting the highest level of care from great BJC doctors and nurse practitioners. They are proud to be a multi-specialty clinic, offering primary care, pediatrics, and OBGYN services. They understand that minor injuries and illness don’t always happen at the most convenient times. Their BJC doctors offer extended office hours and same-day care so that patients can get back to feeling better faster, without the long wait and high co-pay of the emergency room. On the weekend, the clinic is open for urgent care needs, no appointment necessary. 

Studying medicine, Dr. Baker graduated with her medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 2008. She then went on to complete her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Attributing her success to excellent training and support from her community, Dr. Baker has published a chapter on Pre-implantation Genetic Screening.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with her family and watching movies. Her favorite professional publications are the Green Journal and the Grey Journal.

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