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John W. Baker, MD

About Dr. Baker

I’m a general surgeon at University Medical Center and the Assistant Professor of the Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Division at Tulane University. I earned my medical degree at Louisiana State University at Shreveport and completed both my residency and internship in General Surgery with LSU. I specialize not only in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeries, but Laparoscopic Surgeries as well. I am certified by the American Board of Surgery. 

My little something extra 

I have a special interest in access to care, patient safety, and surgery mission trips. I am working with Operation New Life on mission trips to Honduras to help with advanced laparoscopic techniques.  

Affiliations East Jefferson General Hospital, University Medical Center New Orleans
Location Information
Education and Experience
  • Medical School
  • Louisiana State University-- Shreveport, School of Medicine Shreveport, LA
    1983
  • Residency
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine Shreveport, LA
    1988
  • Board Certification
  • American Board of Surgery (ABS). (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (ABS). (Surgery)
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