Dr. Jeffrey Baker
DPM
Dr. Baker provides expert care in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, and trauma, with a focus on soccer and running injuries.
Languages Spoken: English
- DPM, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
- Fellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon
- ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA)
Reconstructive surgery and sports medicine
Originally from Albany, NY, Dr. Baker moved to Chicago in 2003. He is a 1992 graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, with a degree in Athletic Training and Cardiovascular Health and Exercise. While there, he also played four years of varsity soccer. In 2000, Dr. Baker graduated from the now-Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed a three-year reconstructive foot and ankle surgery residency at St. Mary Hospital in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 2003. He then followed his residency with a one-year fellowship in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the Weil Foot & Ankle Institute in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Prior to becoming a podiatric physician, Dr. Baker spent four years as the athletic trainer at Westwood High School in Westwood, Massachusetts. While working as an athletic trainer, Dr. Baker treated a large number of foot and ankle athletic injuries and subsequently decided to pursue a career in podiatry.
Today, he is currently the team podiatrist for North Park University Athletics. In addition, he is the podiatry co-coordinator for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and also works as a podiatry consultant for several Chicago area soccer clubs.
Dr. Baker provides expert care in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, and trauma. He has extensive experience treating ankle sprains, fractures, and deformities with advanced techniques including arthroscopy, Lapiplasty bunion correction, minimally invasive surgery, and shockwave therapy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), with a particular focus on soccer, running-related injuries, and stabilization procedures.
Outside of clinical work, Dr. Baker is committed to advancing foot and ankle care through research and education. Dr. Baker and his wife Jessica love to enjoy their neighborhood with their son Tyler, and he continues to play competitive soccer for Green White Soccer Club in Mt. Prospect, Illinois.
Awards & Publications
Certifications
- ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery
- ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA)
Education
- Northeastern University, B.S., 1992
- Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, DPM, 2000
- St. Mary Hospital, Residency, 2003
- Weil Foot, Ankle & Orthopedic Institute, Fellowship, 2004
Publications
- 2024: Albright RH, Schneider E, Majeed A, Baker JR, et al. Outpatient surgical fixation of complicated calcaneal fractures. J Foot Ankle Surg.
- 2024: Baker JR, Bond R. Plantar Vein Thrombosis in a Marathon Runner. J FASTRC.
- 2022: Albright R, Klein EE, Baker J, Sorensen M, Weil L Jr, Fleischer A. Are Radiographs Associated with Patient Satisfaction after Scarf Bunionectomy?. J Foot Ankle Surg In Press Published Online May 2022.
- 2022: Baker JR, Albright R, Jameson R, Chingre M, Klein EE, Weil L Jr, Fleischer A. Treatment of Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability With Plantar Plate Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Foot Ankle Surg In Press Published Online Feb 2022.
- 2020: Baker JR. Pandemic 2020: A View from Chicago. J Foot Ankle Surg 59: 880, 2020.
- 2018: Lamm BM, Moore KR, Knight JM, Pugh E, Baker JR, Gersheff MG, Intramedullary Metatarsal Fixation for Treatment of Delayed Regenerative Bone in Lengthening of Brachymetatarsia. J Foot Ankle Surg 57: 987-994, 2018.
- 2018: Albright RH, Haller S, Klein EE, Baker JR, Weil L Jr, Weil LS Sr, Fleischer AE, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Primary Arthrodesis Versus Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Primarily Ligamentous Lisfranc Injuries. J Foot Ankle Surg 57: 325-331, 2018.
- 2017: Fleischer AE, Stack R, Klein EE, Baker JR, Weil L Jr, Weil L Sr. Forefoot Adduction Is a Risk Factor for Jones Fracture. J Foot Ankle Surg 56: 917-921, 2017.
- 2015: Fleischer AE, Abicht BP, Baker JR, Boffeli TJ, Jupiter DC, Schade VL. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons' Clinical Consensus Statement: Risk, Prevention, and Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism Disease in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Injuries Requiring Immobilization. J Foot Ankle Surg 54: 497-507, 2015.
- 2013: Baker JR, Klein EK, Weil LS, Weil LS, Knight JM. Retrospective Analysis of the Survivability of Absorbable Versus Nonabsorbable Subtalar Joint Arthroereisis Implants. Foot Ankle Spec 6: 36-44, 2013.
- 2013: Klein EK, Weil LS, Baker JR, Weil LS, Sung W, Knight JM. Retrospective analysis of mini-open repair versus open repair for acute achilles tendon ruptures. Foot Ankle Spec 6: 15-20, 2013.
- 2012: Baker JR, Patel SN, Teichman AJ, Bochat SES, Fleischer AE, Knight JM. Bi-valved fiberglass cast compared to plaster splint immobilization for initial management of ankle fracture-dislocations: a treatment algorithm. Foot Ankle Spec 5: 160-167, 2012.
- 2010: Thomas JL, Christensen JC, Kravitz SR, Mendicino RW, Schuberth JM, Vanore JV, Weil LS Sr, Zlotoff HJ, Bouché R, Baker J. The diagnosis and treatment of heel pain: a clinical practice guideline-revision 2010. J Foot Ankle Surg 49(3 Suppl): S1-19.
- 2009: Baker JR, Landsman A, Liddell RM, Sella EJ. Imaging of the Foot. Foot Ankle Spec 2: 245-248, 2009.
- 2008: Baker JR, Glover JP, McEneaney PA. Percutaneous fixation of forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, and ankle fracture dislocations. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 25: 691-719, 2008.
- 2008: Baker JR, McEneaney PA, Prezioso JL, et al. Aggressive management of necrotizing fasciitis through a multidisciplinary approach using minimal surgical procedures: a case report. Foot Ankle Spec 1: 160-167, 2008.
- 2006: Baker JR, External fixation overview for foot and ankle trauma: audio lecture. Foot Ankle Quart 18:187, 2006.
- 2006: Roukis TS, Baker JR, Tiernan B: Spontaneous bilateral ankle and midfoot sepsis in a nonimmunocompromised patient. JAPMA 96:139, 2006.
- 2005: Baker JR, Roukis TS: Modified versus true Lapidus arthrodesis for correction of severe and hypermobile hallux valgus deformities: indications, operative technique, and outcomes. J. Foot Surg India 20: 76, 2005.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Baker is a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM).
Community & Athletic Roles
- Team podiatrist for North Park University Athletics.
- Podiatry co-coordinator for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
- Podiatry consultant for several Chicago area soccer clubs.
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