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Dr. Craig Baker, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Craig Baker, MD

Dr. Craig Baker, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC. Dr. Baker, completed a residency at University Of S Ca/lac And Usc. Patients rated Dr. Baker an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Baker works at Practice in Los Angeles, CA with other offices in Glendale, CA. 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
    Los Angeles County Usc Medical Center
    1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 442-7618
  2. 2
    Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  3. 3
    Keck Hospital of Usc
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  4. 4
    Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
    1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273

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  • Keck Hospital of USC

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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Arch Repair
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
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Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
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Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Heart Transplant
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Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
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Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
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    About Dr. Craig Baker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    • 29 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1922020833
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Of S Ca/lac And Usc
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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