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Dr. David Baker, MD

Dr. David Baker, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. David Baker, MD is a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and Skagit Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Baker is affiliated with Island Hospital Anacortes, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Baker specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Baker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baker

3.3

34 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
3%
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
38%
38%

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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
Helpful
Stan S in Mount Vernon, WA – Jul 12, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mandi Lenaburg in Bellingham, WA – Feb 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bellingham, WA – Nov 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
M. Brent Bingham in Skagit County, WA – Oct 20, 2016
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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
Helpful
A. Galli in friday harbor, wa – Oct 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bellingham, WA – Apr 27, 2016
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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
Helpful
Jerry Jenkins in Bellingham wa – Feb 28, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
R in Bellingham, WA – Jan 13, 2016
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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
Helpful
Debby Sobjack in Bellingham, WA – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Baker, MD is a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and Skagit Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

OHSU Hospital3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Island Hospital

    1211 24th St
    Anacortes, WA 98221
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • PeaceHealth United General Medical Center

    2000 Hospital Dr
    Sedro Woolley, WA 98284

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

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

    2% lower than the national average

    85%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all 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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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