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Dr. William Baker, MD

Dr. William Baker, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. William Baker, MD is an internist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Adventist Health Bakersfield. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

3008 Sillect Ave Ste 240 Bakersfield, CA 93308
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Baker specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Baker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baker

4.4
40 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 star
78%
78%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
13%
13%

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Long wait times, degrading treatment
I was a patient here for years. During the time they were heavily pushing the vaccines if you didn’t have one you were treated badly! They treated me like a leper, forced a swab even without symptoms. And the distain for my decision to not have the vaccine was made clear. That was my last time at that office i have now changed to an un compromised, competent provider elsewhere.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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JM – Apr 22, 2024
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Very professional. Gave options and was very versed in ways to help me. He had great knowledge of medications and how they worked. All in all it was a wonderful experience. I am now his patient and keep getting expert care
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
3 others found this helpful
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Deborah mulkey – Aug 16, 2022
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Great Doc, BUT you will wait 1 1/2 hours PAST your appt. to be seen!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Frustrated – Feb 11, 2020
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Dr. Baker has been such a blessing. He helped me with so many different health problems and I can not thank him enough. I would recommend him to anyone who needed a doctor. His office is always very friendly and helpful too.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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bakersfield, CA – Dec 13, 2018
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Dr. Baker is a very helpful doctor. I have been going to hi. For years now and never have complaints!
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
Helpful
Bakersfield , CA – Dec 12, 2018
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When making an appointment with doctor Baker always make sure and give yourself time between other appointments if you have any. His office runs behind sometimes and you don't want to have to miss other appointments. All around it is an amazing office with staff that care about the patients so much. Dr. Baker knows so much and is always willing to share his knowledge with his patients to help benefit them. I love Dr. Bakers office!
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Bakersfield, CA – Dec 11, 2018
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Dr. Baker has been such a blessing to my family and me. He has gone the extra mile to make sure my health is where it should be. He is a very intelligent man and knows what he is doing. I would recommend him to friends and family with no hesitation.
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
Helpful
Bakersfield , CA – Dec 06, 2018
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Dr. Baker has helped me so much. I am so thankful for him! His office staff is amazing and they have been so helpful. I have gone into the office and made an appointment for that same day and they were still able to get me in.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Bakersfield, CA – Dec 06, 2018
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Dr. Baker is so helpful and his staff in the office are all so helpful. I would recommend Dr. Baker to any friends and family.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Bakersfield, CA – Dec 06, 2018
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I have been to many different doctors but Dr.Baker never fails to impress me with how much he knows and how much he cares for his patients. I have recommended quite a few different friends and family and they go to doctor Bakers office now as well.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Bakersfield , CA – Dec 06, 2018
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I come in the office with different needs almost every time I come in, and they always help with those needs. The office staff is always very friendly and they never seen to not put a smile on my face.
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
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bakersfield, CA – Dec 04, 2018
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Amazing doctor ???????. I have known Dr. Baker almost all my life. As a child I accompanied my mother to her doctors appointments and translated for her. My mother has been seen at Dr. Bakers practice for the last 34 years. All the doctors there are ?? % for their patients. Very respectful, great listeners most importantly extremely knowledgeable. Clean friendly welcoming environment.
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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Mrs. Garcia in Bakersfield , CA – Oct 14, 2018
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Outstanding. Highly intelligent, very thorough, and genuinely cares. Yes, you will wait to see him, but Dr. Baker is regarded by those in the medical community to be the best Internist in Bakersfield. It is not uncommon to be in the waiting room and see one of his staff open the door and call for "Doctor -----" as his next patient. Several years ago I was in the waiting room and Dr. Hans Einstein (the world's foremost authority on Valley Fever) was waiting to see Dr. Baker. Speaks volumes!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Marcus Rodriguez – Apr 28, 2018
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Terrible and incompetent doctor. I came in multiple time for a clotting disorder, the incorrect tests were ordered several times, but despite not having the results the doctor made me come in so he could charge me for a visit only to tell me the results were not back. Each visit I had to wait over an hour as well. This doctor and this office is a joke. Avoid at all cost, go to a real competent physician for your clotting disorders, not a hack.
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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Roseville, CA – Nov 03, 2017
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I have known of Dr Baker for years; he is legendary within Bakersfield. Of recent I visited him in that I wish to change my primary care physician. I was not disappointed. He was clearly invested in what I explained and undoubtedly engaged in order to provide me care. I now know why he is a opined to be the best family internist in Bakersfield. Matt Montana
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
4 others found this helpful
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Matt Montana in Bakersfield, CA – May 19, 2017
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Very happy with the level of care. Dr Baker is very knowledgeable, and his staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The wait time can be a little long sometimes, but emergencies happen, and giving a bit more of my time so he can treat another, is a small price to pay.
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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Kellie Pogue in Bakersfield, CA – Apr 01, 2017
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Dr. William Baker is a God send. My family has been going to him for years. He is a perfectionist and that is what you need in a doctor. He is compassionate, intelligent, caring and the best of all.. a great human being. You will not find a better doctor around.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mike Gibson in Bakersfield, CA – Oct 04, 2016
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Dr Baker is a compassionate and professional Doctor. His knowledge is far reaching and his referrals are with equally highly qualified specialistd.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Laurie Silvius in Bakersfield CA – May 25, 2016
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care philosophy

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  • Internal Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Family Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Uc Irvine Medical Center|uc Irvine Med Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976
  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Central Cardiology Medical Clinic3008 Sillect Ave Ste 240 Bakersfield, CA 93308
1

Practice

Unavail2901 Sillect Ave Ste 100 Bakersfield, CA 93308
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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