Jeffrey Baker Bariatric Surgeon MD

'My first impression - I thought my goodness

I can't say enough good things about
Dr. Jeff Baker. He is so very nice and his bed side manner was wonderful. I would/have recommend him to any of my friends/family. Even after being a year out he still is involved and interested in my well being. I can't thank him enough for changing my life for the very best!!! Thank you so much
Dr. Jeff Baker!!

This gentleman is the example of what a surgeon should be- enthusiastic about his patient's care and concerns, a shining bedside manner, and genuine compassion.

His staff is also quick to help with appointment changes and positive about weigh ins.

My impression of the office staff and Dr. Baker has only improved over time.

My advice for future patients would be to listen to Dr. Baker- He really knows his stuff!

The aftercare I'm recieving is top-notch...I have regular appointments that I keep, which is why the weight is coming off so easily- follow through, follow through, follow through!

Dr. Baker didn't miss anything when it came to surgery risks...they are very clear about that in the introductory meeting as well.

1-10, 10 being the best, I'd rate Dr. Baker and his care an 11.

What is really great about this gifted individual isn't just surgical competence, bedside manner or aftercare, but his unique ability to blend them all- that is what makes a great surgeon.

My 1st inpression of Dr. Jeff was he was very softspoken. He is a very caring and honest Dr.
I had some complications after my surgery that required me to be hospitalized for the better part of 2 weeks, He didn't tell me what I always wanted to hear but what I had to hear.. He always made a point to ask how my husband and kids were fairing through this and seemed genuinely concerned for them too and how they were coping as well. His office has always been very professional and very orginized! Dr. Jeff is very big into aftercare and after I had surgery I had his pager number and we had to call after I was 1st discharged and he immediatly returned my husbands call, and he didn't make us feel like we were unimportant.

He was very upfront about the risks as well as the benefits.

He has a wonderful bedside manner and made mr feel completly at easy about my choice.. He is an amazing Dr. I saw him around 9 months out as he personally wanted to follow-up and monitor my health himself.. I hugged him and thanked him for giving me my life back!

My initial impression of Dr. Baker was that he's a very empathetic and compassionate man. That didn't change over time :) He is appropriately self assured, and very caring towards his patients. I was given his 24-hour pager number, and told to call him with any concerns. A week after my surgery, my father became critically ill and I felt that I had no choice but to travel to be with him. When Dr. Baker found out that I was in Illinois (600 miles away) he called me personally, to make sure that I was doing well, and advised me on how to stay well. I was very touched.

Dr. Baker really makes time for his patients, but be sure to go in with a list of questions to ask. He didn't volunteer a lot of information.

I have had very little aftercare contact with Dr. Baker, but given that I'm doing fine (and that the nutritionists/nursing staff can take care of my needs) that's not unusual.

Dr. Baker was very realistic about the risks of the surgery, and about the possibilities of complications.

Overall, I'd rate him an excellent surgeon with an even better bedside manner.

Loved Dr. Jeff Baker and his staff. I couldn't ask for better care.

Dr. Jeff has been really exceptional. I have truly enjoyed working with him....

My impression firstly and forever following was that Doctor Jeff Baker is about the sweetest, most sincere doctor I had ever met. He takes all the time you need to talk out fears and ask questions, never making you feel that you are taking up his time. He is sincere, warm, informative, and just plain nice! I honestly can't say enough things about the Baker group in Fridley, Minnesota. THey are the best! I am only 10 days post-op but feel very cared for in every aspect of the process. THey make insurance easy. I did nothing to help that process along, and they had me approved in 10 days. The one thing I know I couldn't make it without is the after care and support. THey cover it all. Nurses from his group visited me every day in the hospital and held classes for us to learn how to "eat" our liquids and care for ourselves when we got home.

The Baker group exceeded my expectations and I would recommend them wholeheartedly.

I was very impressed with Dr. Baker and his staff. My nurse Sandy answered every question with great clariaty. I feel I can call whenever and she'll get me my answer very quickly. Dr Baker has been doing this type of surgery for 10 years (that's all he does and obviously does it well.) His after care program is quite different from others but the results of those who follow the program speak for themself. I am very excited to have my surgery

Dr. Jeff was very friendly and compassionate... and cute!
The office staff was great to work with...as most of them have had the surgery too!
Aftercare is VERY important to Dr. Baker. He HIGHLY recommends attending a support group, which he has all over the state of Minnesota.
I would recommend ANYONE considering WLS to go to Dr. Baker!

The only thing that I was not totally thrilled about was the staff at the hospital. Most of the RN's were good, but I had a couple of bad CNA's!