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Dr. Clifford Baker, MD

Dr. Clifford Baker, MD

Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Clifford Baker, MD is a pain medicine physician in Sun City, AZ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Baker has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Arizona in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 166 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (166 reviews)

Practice

13203 N 103rd Ave Ste H5 Sun City, AZ 85351
Telehealth available

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Dr. Baker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baker

4.4

166 ratings, 84 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Debra – Oct 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Marilyn Flagg – Jun 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 08, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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John – Feb 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen Palmer – Dec 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Patricia Thurston – Sep 08, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Russell D Howard – Dec 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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JLFT – Aug 10, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
5 people found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Alice Helt – Feb 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn kennedy – Oct 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donna Hunt – Sep 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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1Poodlelover – Aug 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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RP – May 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mary Mickelson – Apr 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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josie kumka – Mar 25, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

As a physician, I believe the FIRST and most pivotal step to helping patients is building trust. This is done by listening to you and reviewing your medical history in a comprehensive manner, rather than just reading your MRI/images. My goal is...read more

biography

Dr. Baker specializes in interventional spine and pain management and utilizes the most advanced techniques in interventional spine treatments and injections, including radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators, and kyphoplasties.   ...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • University Of Arizona

    Undergraduate School, 2005
  • University Of Arizona

    Medical School, 2005
  • University Of Arizona College Of Medicine – Phoenix

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Novaspine Pain Institute PLC13203 N 103rd Ave Ste H5 Sun City, AZ 85351
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Banner Sun City West Surgery Center14416 W Meeker Blvd Ste 103 Sun City West, AZ 85375
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85013
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • White Mountain Regional Medical Center

    118 S Mountain Ave
    Springerville, AZ 85938

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center

    250 E Dunlap Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85020

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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