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Dr. Christopher Baker, MD

Dr. Christopher Baker, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Baker, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tavares, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Orlando and AdventHealth Deland. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 86 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (86 reviews)

Orlando Neurosurgery - Tavares

1000 Waterman Way Ste 3345 Tavares, FL 32778
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Dr. Baker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baker

3.3
86 ratings, 37 with a written review
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Non-responsive to Patient's Needs
After visiting Dr. Baker for trigeminal neuralgia, he prescribed carbamazepine to reduce the effects before and after surgery. Dr. Baker advised me that I would have to be weaned off the carbamazepine 10 weeks after surgery. When my prescription needed to be refilled Dr. Baker said my family doctor should take over the prescription. My family doctor did not want to since he did not prescribe it. Dr. Baker’s office said they would only give me another 30-day supply and I would have to go to a neurologist to continue the prescription. I tried explaining a single refill would not last until my follow-up appointment with Dr. Baker. Dr. Baker’s representative hung up on me. I feel abandoned by Dr. Baker and need to find another doctor to wean me off the medicine. Dr. Baker’s actions are completely unacceptable, and I cannot recommend him not because he is not good at what he does, but because he has no ability to work with his patients. In general, his office hides behind its phone system.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Trigeminal Patient – Sep 06, 2024
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Great advice
He is a kind and terrific doctor
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 other person found this helpful
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James dabilis – Feb 10, 2024
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Very professional
I appreciate this doctor’s honesty, professionalism and “bedside manner” he was able to built a positive rapport very quickly
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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Mike R – Jan 26, 2024
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He has a wonderful bedside manner.
he explained things in a normal person to person way so I could understand what was going on. He told me he didn't care what time if I needed him just call I found him very authentic in his mannerism was awesome. As far as I'm concerned he's a wonderful doctor. I would recommend him to anybody that needed him
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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Licia Leczynski – Jan 19, 2024
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Highly Recommend
Dr Baker and his staff were wonderful, helpful and knowledgeable. My appointment went smoothly and on time. Thank you Dr Baker & staff!
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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Tim Sennett, MBA, CCIM – Sep 23, 2023
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Dr. Baker did a wonderful job on my back surgery. He listens and makes sure you understand your care.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Lugosoni – Jun 02, 2021
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I would like to thank Jane in Dr. Baker's office for all her Professional mannerisms and show of Compassion. She help me with making an appointment in a different doctor's office. She sent over all the paperwork for my father to the other doctor. She certainly did not have to do that but she did. Thank you so much Jane. Dr. Baker is Blessed to have her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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April Britton – Apr 01, 2021
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Absolutely the BEST OF BEST! 3 Prev Neuro 3 yr treatment w/o results. 12 was post op spinal reconstruction surgery, 90% pain reduction, back in gym, pool and walking 1/2 mi. Greatest quality, is genuine concern, put completely at ease, and 100% delivery on everything exactly as he stated. Gave my life back will always be indebted! Tremendous staff, Susan Lowe could not been more helpful.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Bill McVey – Sep 11, 2020
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Fabulous! Because of the pandemic, I had a telephone consultation. Dr. Baker couldn't have been a better listener and got the wheels rolling in an amazing amount of time, towards, answers for my issue. I have full confidence in this man and couldn't have been more impressed with his education, knowledge and attentiveness. I am lucky to have found him and will keep him as my Neurosurgeon as long as he is in practice!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Randee s Lober – Apr 04, 2020
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I was referred to Dr. Baker through my PCP for lower back pain problem. I always check the reviews first. I was very surprised with the results. This review is based on my 3 visits so far. I found his front staff to be very pleasant, helpful and friendly. I thought his surgery coordinator was alittle stand-offish, though I know she's busy. Dr. Baker was friendly and pleasant, but my PCP ordered the wrong area of my spine scanned, so the first visit was a bust! He rescheduled me for a lumbar MRI @ the Meducal Arts Ctr & it was $500 cheaper than the wrong scan @ the hospital...location makes a huge difference! The 2nd visit he was friendly & pleasant. Took my CD loaded and showed me the problem...surgery would be needed soon! He told me what he was going to do, though in detail enough and told me to meet with his girls and they would arrange everything. They did, but due to a bad cough & too high A1C I had to cancel my surgery, now slated for the Spring 2020. I would recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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A. Robinson – Feb 06, 2020
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Dr Baker performed a miracle on my neck in 2007- a fusion. Pain free in neck and arm ever since.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2019
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Dr. Baker was chosen for me by the ER referring physician, following a seizure that uncovered a brain tumor metastasized from lung cancer. He was very short and curt with me (and my wife who drove me to the appointment) as he was anxious to go on vacation. Scheduling with his office is very difficult and frustrating. I tried to schedule and appointment for a separate spine issue, but was refused an appointment.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
3 others found this helpful
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MMiller in FL, FL – Feb 11, 2019
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Office staff prevent you from seeing the Dr when you have a problem.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Sep 14, 2018
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Dr. Baker was nothing short of amazing when h meet my mother to remove bilateral hematomas under emergency circumstances. I would highly recommend 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
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Tayloe in Orlando, FL – Jul 09, 2018
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We felt very comfortable in Dr Baker's care. His surgical skills are excellent; his bedside manner very pleasant. "I felt I made a friend" said Jim. We would recommend him very highly. Thank you so much Dr Baker and staff! Jim and Ruth Bruce
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
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James and Ruth Bruce – Jul 04, 2018
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My wife was diagnosed with a herniated disc about a year ago. The first doctor we saw made the condition seem very difficult to treat, suggesting fusion. We got a second opinion because that seemed desperate & scary. Dr Baker said he would sue any doctor that would suggestion fusion for her condition. He made it sound very easy to treat and was sure it'd work. 1 year later post op and shes 100% pain free. Hes a skilled doctor and it might come across as arrogance but hes just confident. See 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
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Edgar Baez in Orlando FL – Mar 14, 2018
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Dr. Baker performed a spinal procedure on L3-4 on January 10, 2018 at Florida Hospital Orlando. I was experiencing severe right leg pain. I am recovering but the pain is gone and I am looking forward to a full recovery. My experience with Dr. Baker and his staff, before and after the procedure, has been professional and caring.
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
4 others found this helpful
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John Rombough in Sanford, FL – Jan 24, 2018
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He is a pompous jerk who doesn't listen. His office is a mess--hard to get ahold of anyone. go to someone else!!!!!
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
7 others found this helpful
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lake mary florida – Jan 10, 2018
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THIS IS THE MOST RUDEST, ARROGANT PHYSICIAN I HAVE EVER MET. HAS NO BESIDE MANNER NEVER EXPLAINED WHAT TYPE OF SURGERY THAT I WAS NEEDING AND HIS OFFICE STAFF DOESNT EVEN KNOW HOW TO BE PROFESSIONAL.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2018
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I went to Baker with a severely herniated cervical disk, seeking a second opinion on the advice of my GP. An orthopedic surgeon earlier recommended fusion, which I was worried about. Dr. Baker recommended artificial disk replacement instead. His rationale was sound. The surgery went very well. I was back to work in 1 week. Staff in hospital told me he's one of the best. He also has a good sense of humor. 1 year later - zero pain and am back to running. Amazing really.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Winter Springs, FL – Dec 15, 2017
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About Me

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Dr Christopher J Baker, MD, at Orlando Neurosurgery, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in neurovascular disease, brain tumors, spinal disorders, and movement disorders. With special interests in these areas, Dr Baker is also Gamma...read more

biography

Dr. Christopher J. Baker, M.D., at Orlando Neurosurgery, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in neurovascular disease, brain tumors, spinal disorders, and movement disorders. With special interests in these areas, Dr. Baker is also Gamma...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Moffitt Hospital University Of Ca, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • New York & Presbyterian

    Residency Hospital
  • Columbia University, New York

    Medical School
  • Johns Hopkins University

    Undergraduate School
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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  • AANS/CNS Galbraith Award for excellence in cerebrovascular research

  • NOVA Award for clinical excellence in neurosurgery

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