As a general surgeon in Tyler, Dr. Scott Baker performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Yes, Dr. Scott L. Baker is accepting new patients at this office.
(605) 334-6028
240 Willow, Tyler, MN 56178
Yes, Dr. Scott L. Baker is accepting new patients at this office.
(605) 334-6028
911 E 20th Street, 700 Surgical Institute, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1049
Dr. Scott Baker graduated from University Of South Dakota School Of Medicine in 2000.
Dr. Baker has three offices in Minnesota and South Dakota where he specializes in General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Baker works with five doctors including Dr. Bradley Thaemert and Dr. Michael Bauer.
As a general surgeon in Minnesota, Dr. Baker performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Baker may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Baker specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Baker may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Baker may see patients in Minnesota for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Baker may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Baker, but only those who participate in Medicare.