Gary Baker, MD
My specialties:
- Rheumatology
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Scleroderma
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Myositis
- Systemic Vasculitis
- Sjögren's syndrome
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified rheumatologist. My professional interests include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, myositis and systemic vasculitis. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
I am happy to provide an expert opinion on initial diagnosis of fibromyalgia and related syndromes of a potential cause of chronic pain. I do not provide primary treatment and management of chronic pain syndromes.
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
- 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
- 35
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we accept
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we accept
- 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)