Dwight Baker, MD
Auburn,AL
Summary
Award-winning surgeon and wound care medical director with extensive experience in patient care, diagnosis, and providing quality medical services. Previously practiced as first a general and vascular surgeon and later as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Mayo Clinic trained. Board certified in plastic surgery. Adept at managing medical teams, possessing outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physician
East Alabama Health-Wound Treatment Center
01.2023 - Current
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
Medical Director
East Alabama Health-Wound Care Center
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Verified effective, consistent communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards through board meeting attendance and synchronization of interdepartmental functions.
- Attended healthcare conferences to stay abreast of evolution of technology and implemented improvements in practice.
- Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
Solo Physician Owner
Dothan Plastic Surgery
01.1999 - 01.2020
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
Education
Premedicine
Auburn University
Auburn, ALMedicine
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Mobile, ALCarraway Methodist Medical Center
Birmingham, ALMayo Clinic College of Medicine
Rochester, MNSkills
- Wound Care
- Chart Review
- Bedside Care
- Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
- Care Plan Development
- Treatment Assessments
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Individualized Care Plans
- EMR Systems
- Staff Collaboration
Affiliations
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Wound Healing Society
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Timeline
Staff Physician
East Alabama Health-Wound Treatment Center
01.2023 - Current
Medical Director
East Alabama Health-Wound Care Center
02.2020 - 12.2022
Solo Physician Owner
Dothan Plastic Surgery
01.1999 - 01.2020
Premedicine
Auburn University
Medicine
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Carraway Methodist Medical Center
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
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