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John Baker, M.D.

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

We are deeply saddened to share the sudden passing of our colleague and friend, Dr. John Baker. Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

While we mourn his loss, please know that your child’s healthcare remains our top priority. Our team of pediatric gastroenterologists is here to continue providing the same compassionate, high-quality care you have come to trust.

If you need to reschedule an existing appointment or schedule a new one with another provider, please contact our office at 972-394-5757.

About John Baker, M.D.

Dr. Baker attended Texas Tech University for medical school as well as his pediatric residency. From there, he went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Since 1983, he has been in private practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Areas in which Dr. Baker has a special interest include functional bowel disorders (irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea and vomiting, and chronic abdominal pain), inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Chrohn’s disease), cyclic vomiting/abdominal migraine, eosinophilic esophagitis, and feeding issues.

Education and Training

  • Board Certified: Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
  • Residency: Pediatrics, Lubbock General Hospital, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
  • MD: Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX
  • Undergrad: Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX

Awards and Accreditation:

  • D Magazine, Best Doctors, 2017
  • D Magazine, Best Doctors, 2014

Professional Affiliations

  • North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology Nutrition
  • International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • American College of Gastroenterology

Facility Affiliations

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White Grapevine
  • Children’s Medical Center Plano
  • Live Oak Surgery Center

Locations

Digestive Health Associates of Texas: Communications Pkwy Pediatrics

5800 Communications Parkway
Plano, TX 75093

Phone: 972-394-5757
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Digestive Health Associates of Texas: Grapevine Pediatrics

2020 West State Highway 114
Suite 300
Grapevine, TX 7605

Phone: 972-394-5757
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