Nicholas Baker MD
Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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UPMC Passavant 9100 Babcock BlvdSupport Services Building Suite 142Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone+1 412-748-5772
Fax+1 412-748-3359
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Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Baker is a thoracic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Jameson, and UPMC Horizon. He received his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and has been in practice 9 years. He specializes in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgical oncology and is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, esophageal surgery, and mesothelioma surgery.
Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2015 - 2016- UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2013 - 2015
Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2013
West Virginia University School of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
WV State Medical License 2024 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Long Term Follow Up of Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Restoration of Normal Anatomy Without Fundoplication.Evan T Alicuben, James D Luketich, Ryan M Levy, Corey Kelsom, Shuyin Liang
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-08-06 - Endobronchial Valve Therapy versus Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in the United States.J W Awori Hayanga, Xun Luo, Shalini Reddy, J Hunter Mehaffey, Paul Rothenberg
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-07-19 - Restoration of normal anatomy without fundoplication in non-elective incarcerated giant paraesophageal hernia repair.Evan T Alicuben, James D Luketich, Ryan M Levy, Corey Kelsom, Gabriella Lloyd
Surgical Endoscopy. 2025-07-14
Press Mentions
WVU Cancer Institute at United Hospital Center Offers Injection to Help Surgeons Better Visualize Lung CancerNovember 14th, 2024- CYTALUX Real-World Experience Presented at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery 104th Annual MeetingMay 1st, 2024
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