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John Baker, MD, Neurology, Sumter, SC, MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center

JohnKennethBakerMD

Neurology • Sumter, SC

Epilepsy, Headache, Movement Disorder, Neuromuscular Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. John Baker is a neurologist in Sumter, SC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including KershawHealth and Midlands Center. He received his medical degree from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and has been in practice 10 years. He specializes in epilepsy, headache, movement disorder, and neuromuscular medicine and is experienced in general neurology, stroke, sleep medicine, movement disorders, and essential tremor.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2011
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine
    University of South Carolina School of MedicineClass of 2007
  • University of South Carolina at Columbia
    University of South Carolina at ColumbiaBS, Biology, 1999 - 2003
  • University of South Carolina
    University of South CarolinaBS, Biology, Cum Laude, with Honors

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2007 - 2018
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology State License to Practice Medicine and Surgery, South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
  • United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)Headache Medicine
  • United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)Neuroimaging Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Physician Alumni Award U. Of S. Carolina School of Medicine, 2018
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PrimeSUITE EHR, Greenway Health, LLC, 2011, 2013
  • Multiple Sclerosis Research Champion National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Publications & Presentations

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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. John Baker, Dr. John Baker, MD, Dr. J Baker, Dr. John Kenneth Baker