Abdul A. Baker MD FAANS
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma, Peripheral Nerve
Chairman of Department of Neurosurgery, Director of Texoma Neuroscience Institute
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1419 N Travis StSte 308Sherman, TX 75092
Phone+1 469-947-7463
Fax+1 903-416-6461
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Summary
- Abdul Baker, MD, is a neurosurgeon based in Sherman, TX, with expertise in brain and spinal tumors, neurosurgical spine surgery, neurotrauma, and peripheral nerve disorders. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and further specialized through a fellowship in neurosurgical spine surgery at Johns Hopkins University. He currently serves as the President of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery PLLC. His clinical interests include neurosurgical oncology, minimally invasive spine surgery, peripheral nerve disorders, facet syndrome, and spine traumatology. Dr. Baker has multiple publications in esteemed journals and has received several CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and 2 Certifications from Epic Systems Corporation and SCC Soft Computer.
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2007 - 2014- University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2008 - 2013
Cleveland Clinic FoundationInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
Wright State University Boonshoft School of MedicineClass of 2007
Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Certifications & Licensure
UT State Medical License 2025 - 2028
KY State Medical License 2009 - 2027
OK State Medical License 2021 - 2027
ND State Medical License 2013 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2020 - 2026
MN State Medical License 2014 - 2022
OH State Medical License 2007 - 2008
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification SoftLab, SCC Soft Computer, 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 84 citationsLumbar fusion versus nonoperative management for treatment of discogenic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Mohamad Bydon, Rafael De la Garza-Ramos, Mohamed Macki, Abdul Baker, Aaron Gokaslan
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2014-07-01 - 1 citationsOutcomes in patients with minimal back pain undergoing prophylactic lumbar fusion for iatrogenic instability.Abdul A. Baker, Steven D. Glassman, Leah Y. Carreon
Orthopedics. 2013-12-01 - 43 citationsComplications, reoperation rates, and health-care cost following surgical treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis.Shivanand P. Lad, Ranjith Babu, Abdul A. Baker, Beatrice Ugiliweneza, Maiying Kong
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2013-11-06
Press Mentions
Dr. Abdul Baker Pioneers Robotic Surgery and Stem Cell Therapy for Innovative Treatment & RecoveryOctober 7th, 2024
Dr. Abdul Baker Performs Robotic-Assisted Spinal Surgery at Sanford HospitalAugust 12th, 2019
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External Links
- Spine Health TV interviewhttps://youtu.be/eo7FyTpHW8w
- Publicationshttp://www.pubfacts.com/author/Abdul+Baker
- Healthgrades Scorehttp://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-abdul-baker-gf3ch
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