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Dr. David Baker, DO

Dr. David Baker, DO

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. David Baker, DO is a general surgeon in Joplin, MO and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Freeman Hospital West and Freeman Neosho Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

3302 McIntosh Cir Ste 1 Joplin, MO 64804

Make an Appointment

(417) 347-7272

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Baker specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Baker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baker

4.1
15 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
20%
20%

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Chief Medical Officer
CMO is a title reserved for a true leader, one that inspires the medical staff to follow basic protocols and procedures. Dr. Baker is responsible for inaction in preventing my mothers death.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
Helpful
Surviving Son – Aug 19, 2024
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Good Doctor
I came in the ER and lucky for me Dr Baker was the one on call. I was septic and usually that takes a culture but he somehow diagnosed me with the infection quickly took me to surgery cleaned out what he could watch me and I see you took me back to surgery and finished up it's a miracle that I lived. Dr Baker saved my life. I like to call him my superhero.
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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G Barnes – Sep 16, 2023
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Thank you sir for everything. I want to apologize for my actions an an earlier review. I am a mom that was so scared she was going to lose her baby. I’m sorry
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 25, 2022
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Dr Baker was very kind, he came by twice to see how things were going before and after my surgery. He took out what needed to come out and I have been recovering well. I have had a great experience with Dr. Baker, and believe me when I say that I don't do hospitals or doctors unless I absolutely have to. In this instance I had to have an emergency surgery to have my gallbladder removed. Thanks Doc!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
May 01, 2019
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Such a caring Dr. Very talented. Would and have recommended him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Clara Davidson in Golden city, MO – Jul 10, 2018
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Dr. Baker is amazing! He has such a gentle fantastic bedside manner. He is very knowledgeable and I would recommend him to anyone. I would give him 5+ stars if it was an option
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Webb city, Mo – Jun 16, 2017
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Dr. Baker has done a couple of surgeries for our family from one of our boys (who was 10 at the time) to most recent my husbands surgery. He's GREAT!!!! Caring, compassionate, and took the time to explain things to me without the feeling of being rushed!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Robin in Joplin, MO – Jan 27, 2017
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From the first visit I felt like I was invisible. Second follow up visit was treated the same. He did not disclose all the details in my test results & referred me back to the original surgeon just because he did not want to operate on me.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Anjanette in Neosho – Aug 06, 2016
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He is the best physician that I've ever been to in my life he is compassionate and has so much empathy for his patients he's wonderful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
14 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kelli grer in Joplin, mo – Jan 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Baker, DO is a general surgeon in Joplin, MO and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Freeman Hospital West and Freeman Neosho Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Kansas City University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Freeman General & Vascular Surgical Group3302 McIntosh Cir Ste 1 Joplin, MO 64804
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Practice

Freeman Gastroenterology1020 McIntosh Cir Ste 200 Joplin, MO 64804
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Freeman Neosho Hospital

    113 W Hickory St
    Neosho, MO 64850

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

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  • Freeman Hospital West

    1102 W 32nd St
    Joplin, MO 64804
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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