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National Commission Certification Physician Assistant
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 97 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
All staff were kind, understanding, respectful, and informed.
January 10, 2026
5
I'm not sure if providers did hand washing, I didn't notice., everyone was professional and engaging.
December 24, 2025
5
Very Thankful for their service!!
November 19, 2025
5
It was difficult to find but now I know where it is it will easy to find
October 8, 2025
5
Did not have to wait more than 5 minutes after my appointment time. Was very impressed with Derek and everyone I dealt with.
August 28, 2025
5
Visit could not have gone better.
August 20, 2025
5
The nurse and Derek were so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. Derek was thorough and I feel like he genuinely cares about figuring out the exact cause of my pain and discomfort and finding a solution!
August 20, 2025
5
I would like the doctor to write more about my neck, why I came in. He explained it well, but I would like to have it on writing. Thank you. He was excellent, very nice. Thank you.
August 15, 2025
5
Excellent customer service and support
August 13, 2025
5
Wonderful staff & doctor
August 5, 2025
4
Everything was great. I was treated well, and the recommendations I received were also excellent. Thank you.
July 17, 2025
5
Dr. Baker was very informative, patient and did not rush his explanations. I felt he did listen to me
July 17, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. I would trust them with my family and friends health care.
June 13, 2025
5
Excellent the best in the state may be in the US
May 29, 2025
5
Derek listened and had a treatment plan ready quickly. He explained it to me and answered my questions.
May 2, 2025
5
Very professional and provided excellent care.
March 1, 2025
5
Very professional; courteous; knowledgeable; highly recommend.
February 19, 2025
4
The staff was courteous and helpful.
February 11, 2025
5
PA Baker was very clear in his assessment of my situation.
February 4, 2025
5
All staff were kind, understanding, respectful, and informed.
January 10, 2026
5
I'm not sure if providers did hand washing, I didn't notice., everyone was professional and engaging.
December 24, 2025
5
Very Thankful for their service!!
November 19, 2025
5
It was difficult to find but now I know where it is it will easy to find
October 8, 2025
5
Did not have to wait more than 5 minutes after my appointment time. Was very impressed with Derek and everyone I dealt with.
August 28, 2025
5
Visit could not have gone better.
August 20, 2025
5
The nurse and Derek were so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. Derek was thorough and I feel like he genuinely cares about figuring out the exact cause of my pain and discomfort and finding a solution!
August 20, 2025
5
I would like the doctor to write more about my neck, why I came in. He explained it well, but I would like to have it on writing. Thank you. He was excellent, very nice. Thank you.
August 15, 2025
5
Excellent customer service and support
August 13, 2025
5
Wonderful staff & doctor
August 5, 2025
5
Dr. Baker was very informative, patient and did not rush his explanations. I felt he did listen to me
July 17, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. I would trust them with my family and friends health care.
June 13, 2025
5
Excellent the best in the state may be in the US
May 29, 2025
5
Derek listened and had a treatment plan ready quickly. He explained it to me and answered my questions.
May 2, 2025
5
Very professional and provided excellent care.
March 1, 2025
5
Very professional; courteous; knowledgeable; highly recommend.
February 19, 2025
5
PA Baker was very clear in his assessment of my situation.
February 4, 2025
4
Everything was great. I was treated well, and the recommendations I received were also excellent. Thank you.
July 17, 2025
4
The staff was courteous and helpful.
February 11, 2025
4
Everything was great. I was treated well, and the recommendations I received were also excellent. Thank you.
July 17, 2025
4
The staff was courteous and helpful.
February 11, 2025
5
All staff were kind, understanding, respectful, and informed.
January 10, 2026
5
I'm not sure if providers did hand washing, I didn't notice., everyone was professional and engaging.
December 24, 2025
5
Very Thankful for their service!!
November 19, 2025
5
It was difficult to find but now I know where it is it will easy to find
October 8, 2025
5
Did not have to wait more than 5 minutes after my appointment time. Was very impressed with Derek and everyone I dealt with.
August 28, 2025
5
Visit could not have gone better.
August 20, 2025
5
The nurse and Derek were so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. Derek was thorough and I feel like he genuinely cares about figuring out the exact cause of my pain and discomfort and finding a solution!
August 20, 2025
5
I would like the doctor to write more about my neck, why I came in. He explained it well, but I would like to have it on writing. Thank you. He was excellent, very nice. Thank you.
August 15, 2025
5
Excellent customer service and support
August 13, 2025
5
Wonderful staff & doctor
August 5, 2025
5
Dr. Baker was very informative, patient and did not rush his explanations. I felt he did listen to me
July 17, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. I would trust them with my family and friends health care.
June 13, 2025
5
Excellent the best in the state may be in the US
May 29, 2025
5
Derek listened and had a treatment plan ready quickly. He explained it to me and answered my questions.
May 2, 2025
5
Very professional and provided excellent care.
March 1, 2025
5
Very professional; courteous; knowledgeable; highly recommend.
February 19, 2025
5
PA Baker was very clear in his assessment of my situation.
February 4, 2025
5
All staff were kind, understanding, respectful, and informed.
January 10, 2026
5
I'm not sure if providers did hand washing, I didn't notice., everyone was professional and engaging.
December 24, 2025
5
Very Thankful for their service!!
November 19, 2025
5
It was difficult to find but now I know where it is it will easy to find
October 8, 2025
5
Did not have to wait more than 5 minutes after my appointment time. Was very impressed with Derek and everyone I dealt with.
August 28, 2025
5
Visit could not have gone better.
August 20, 2025
5
The nurse and Derek were so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. Derek was thorough and I feel like he genuinely cares about figuring out the exact cause of my pain and discomfort and finding a solution!
August 20, 2025
5
I would like the doctor to write more about my neck, why I came in. He explained it well, but I would like to have it on writing. Thank you. He was excellent, very nice. Thank you.
August 15, 2025
5
Excellent customer service and support
August 13, 2025
5
Wonderful staff & doctor
August 5, 2025
4
Everything was great. I was treated well, and the recommendations I received were also excellent. Thank you.
July 17, 2025
5
Dr. Baker was very informative, patient and did not rush his explanations. I felt he did listen to me
July 17, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. I would trust them with my family and friends health care.
June 13, 2025
5
Excellent the best in the state may be in the US
May 29, 2025
5
Derek listened and had a treatment plan ready quickly. He explained it to me and answered my questions.
May 2, 2025
5
Very professional and provided excellent care.
March 1, 2025
5
Very professional; courteous; knowledgeable; highly recommend.
February 19, 2025
4
The staff was courteous and helpful.
February 11, 2025
5
PA Baker was very clear in his assessment of my situation.
February 4, 2025
5
PA Baker was very clear in his assessment of my situation.
February 4, 2025
4
The staff was courteous and helpful.
February 11, 2025
5
Very professional; courteous; knowledgeable; highly recommend.
February 19, 2025
5
Very professional and provided excellent care.
March 1, 2025
5
Derek listened and had a treatment plan ready quickly. He explained it to me and answered my questions.
May 2, 2025
5
Excellent the best in the state may be in the US
May 29, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. I would trust them with my family and friends health care.
June 13, 2025
5
Dr. Baker was very informative, patient and did not rush his explanations. I felt he did listen to me
July 17, 2025
4
Everything was great. I was treated well, and the recommendations I received were also excellent. Thank you.
July 17, 2025
5
Wonderful staff & doctor
August 5, 2025
5
Excellent customer service and support
August 13, 2025
5
I would like the doctor to write more about my neck, why I came in. He explained it well, but I would like to have it on writing. Thank you. He was excellent, very nice. Thank you.
August 15, 2025
5
The nurse and Derek were so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. Derek was thorough and I feel like he genuinely cares about figuring out the exact cause of my pain and discomfort and finding a solution!
August 20, 2025
5
Visit could not have gone better.
August 20, 2025
5
Did not have to wait more than 5 minutes after my appointment time. Was very impressed with Derek and everyone I dealt with.
August 28, 2025
5
It was difficult to find but now I know where it is it will easy to find
October 8, 2025
5
Very Thankful for their service!!
November 19, 2025
5
I'm not sure if providers did hand washing, I didn't notice., everyone was professional and engaging.
December 24, 2025
5
All staff were kind, understanding, respectful, and informed.
January 10, 2026
Derek Baker, PA
Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2012
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Neurosurgery
, Physician Assistant
Education
Master of Health Science
Medical School
University of South Alabama
Certifications
National Commission Certification Physician Assistant
