


Dr. Leslie Baken, MD
Dr. Leslie Baken, MD is an infectious disease internist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Essentia Health-Duluth and Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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3300 Oakdale Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55422Make an Appointment
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In her over 25 years of experience as an infectious disease physician, Dr. Baken has learned the importance of listening. She strives to hear her customer's facts, fears and experiences. By uncovering their needs, she is able to...read morebiography
Dr. Baken loves to indulge in outdoor recreational activities like skiing, horseback riding, running, mountain climbing and biking. She has always easily found healthful releases from the stressors of life and as a Minnesotan, is a lover of ``the lake,`` a bird watcher and a traveler.Infectious Disease Medicine
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University Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus
Medical School, 1992University Of Washington
Fellowship Hospital, 1992University Of Minnesota
Residency Hospital, 1987University Of Minnesota
Internship Hospital, 1985
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Learn more about medical license public record checkTop Doctor -Minneapolis/Saint Paul Magazine, 2011-16
North Central Chapter Infectious Disease Society of America Clinician of the Ye, 2005
North Central Chapter Infectious Disease Society of America Clinician of the Year, 2005
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
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
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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