Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology
Phone: (412) 471-4772
e-mail: bakerjr@upmc.edu

Specialized Areas of Interest

Cerebrovascular disease

Biography

John R. Baker, MD, PhD, is director of the Neurovascular
Center at UPMC Mercy. He specializes in the treatment
of cerebrovascular disease, including acute stroke,
endovascular treatment options for vascular lesions of
the brain and spine, stenting for carotid revascularization,
and percutaneous procedures for spinal disorders.

Dr. Baker received his medical degree from Harvard
Medical School. He completed a residency in neurology as well as fellowships in radiology, endovascular surgical neuroradiology, and vascular and critical care neurology at the Massachusettes General Hospital and the Brigham And Women's Hospital. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Board Certifications

Board Certified Neurologist

Hospital Privileges

UPMC Mercy

Professional Organization Membership

American Medical Association
American Association for the Advancement of Science