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(828) 526-1700
(828) 743-2491
J.
Scott
Baker, md
Thomas
F. Lindsay, md
David
M. Wheeler, md
Richard
L. Wayne, PA-C
Richard
S. Matthews, md |
 J.
Scott Baker, md
Medical
School:
Texas A&M College of Medicine, College Station, TX.
Residency:
Wake Forest University of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC.
Certification:
American Board of Family Practice.
Memberships:
North Carolina Medical Society.
A native of Texas, Scott baker grew
up hearing stories of his grandfather, a well known and respected
country doctor, who cared for his patients “cradle to grave”. During
his college years at Baylor University, Scott worked as an emergency
medical technician and paramedic, so when he began medical school, his
goal was fixed upon a career in emergency medicine and surgery. “But
God had other plans for my life,” said Baker, and following in his
grandfather’s footsteps, he became a family physician.
In April, 1996, fulfilling their
desire to live in the mountains of North Carolina, Dr. Baker and his
family moved to Highlands where he opened his first medical practice
at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. “Family medicine has afforded me a
great variety of challenges as a physician,” said Baker, “and it
allows me the opportunity to develop life-long relationships with my
patients.”
Carrying on the ideals of his
grandfather, Baker takes time with his patients to listen to their
concerns and to explain any diagnoses or treatment recommendations he
makes. While his manner reflects that of the county physician, he is
quick to utilize the facilities found at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital,
which he believes to be unique in having state-of-the-art equipment,
usually found in much larger hospitals.
Dr. Baker and
his wife, Rebecca (Becky) have two children, Forrest, sixteen, and
Bailey, soon to be twelve. He is a member of the local Methodist
church, where he and his daughter sing in the choir. In his free time,
Dr. Baker enjoys spending time outdoors, playing Bluegrass on his
fiddle, cooking and most importantly, just being a dad.
Where
To Find Us:
Jane
Woodruff
Clinic (suite 304)
209 Hospital
Drive, Highlands,
NC 28741
How
To Reach
Us:
Phone:
(828) 526-1700
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