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Dr. Christopher Baker, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.4 (85)
Map Pin Small Tavares, FL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Baker, MD

Dr. Christopher Baker, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Tavares, FL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando and Adventhealth Waterman. Dr. Baker, completed a residency at Moffitt Hospital University of Ca, General Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Baker an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Baker works at Orlando Neurosurgery - Tavares in Tavares, FL with other offices in Orlando, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Spinal Stenosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Baker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orlando Neurosurgery - Tavares
    1000 Waterman Way Ste 3345, Tavares, FL 32778 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (407) 975-0200
  2. 2
    Orlando Neurosurgery
    265 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (407) 975-0200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Adventhealth Orlando
  • Adventhealth Waterman

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Whiplash
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Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Birth Defects
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dural Tear
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Osteosarcoma
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spine Deformities
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Facet Blocks
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
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    3.4
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    About Dr. Christopher Baker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1760432090
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Moffitt Hospital University of Ca, General Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Johns Hopkins University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Christopher Baker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Baker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Baker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Baker has seen patients for Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Spinal Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Baker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    85 patients have reviewed Dr. Baker. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Baker.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Baker, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Baker appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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