Gary Baker, MD
My specialties:
- Internal medicine
- Rheumatology
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Professional interests:
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Gout
- Scleroderma
- Connective Tissue Diseases
I am a board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with professional interests in connective tissue diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, scleroderma and gout. I have 29 years of clinical experience as board-certified rheumatologist.
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Best part of my work: Helping resolve and solve my patient's health problems.
Why I became a physician: I have been interested in science and the scientific process, and medicine is a vocation that allows for satisfaction of work.
How I spend my free time: Running, spending time with family and paddling sports.
Favorite health tip: Eat healthy, keep active, and wear your helmet and seatbelt.
Practice philosophy: Complementary medicine can be helpful, but can never replace an evidence-based approach.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Internal medicine
- Rheumatology
Personal interests
- Canoeing
- Family activities
- Kayaking
- Running
Educational institutions
- University of Nebraska College of Medicine
- University of Pittsburgh
Memberships
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology
- American College of Rheumatology
Current licenses and certifications
- Board certification in Internal medicine and Rheumatology
- Minnesota Medical License
Internships
- University of Nebraska Hospital
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Residencies
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Fellowships
- University Of Pittsburgh
Years of experience
- 39
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)