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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
4.7
4.7
Based on 85 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
4.78
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.77
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.75
Earned my trust
4.64
Shared the right amount of information
4.63
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Patient Reviews
5
I could not be more pleased with the result of my surgery and follow up.
September 12, 2024
5
I like that way. I didn't have to wait that long.
September 11, 2024
5
Great provider Efficient and caring
September 11, 2024
5
Exellent help. Personal style, exercises, facilties, all excellent.
August 15, 2024
5
From the staff in front to the Dr's, Nurses all amazing! They are worth driving miles for, Wellstar should be so proud to have this group.
August 14, 2024
5
I saw Derek and he was really nice and explained everything to me and the people working there was also very good
August 7, 2024
5
I was in a wheelchair my has a hard time pushing me even though they saw my wife struggling it was almost impossible to get someone to help. Disappointed about that
July 25, 2024
5
Everyone was professional & informative.
July 10, 2024
5
Excellent service by Wellstar Staff
June 11, 2024
5
Very welcoming doctors office. Helpful and organized. Doctor had read my information and he asked thorough and helpful questions. I understood the information and was very pleased with the outcome. Quality practice of medicine, excellent doctor visit.
June 6, 2024
5
Everyone at this office was caring, and they listen to the problem I'm having.
June 5, 2024
5
Thanks for your service.
May 16, 2024
5
Derek and Story were great and very attentive to my neck and back issues. I was pleased with my whole experience.
May 9, 2024
5
The best service I've received
May 1, 2024
5
Front desk gals were very friendly. I was called back to see Derek before I even finished checking in! Loved the promptness!!
April 3, 2024
5
Derek Baker was kind, attentive and thorough. He listened to my concerns, questions and put my mind at ease. I look forward to getting my test results and seeing where we go from there.
March 14, 2024
5
Very professional and yet friendly.
March 14, 2024
5
I don't have any negative feedback with y'all. I even got to see the doctor where I got good and sat down. I was in and out real quick and I appreciate that. Thank you.
March 8, 2024
5
I wanted to take this time to say thank you to all the staff. From MA to Scheduling and to Dr. Derek. I have been in so much pain for so long. All I wanted was for someone to give me advice and a plan of action and to listen to me. Me coming from a integrated and holistic background for over 25yrs. I understand alot. But I am by no means a expert. I appreciate you all. For getting me in so quickly and look forward to our next visit.
February 16, 2024
5
He was a great PA and gave us the information we needed. Well pleased with the office visit but you all definitely need more parking at the Paulding hospital area.
February 11, 2024
4
Nice doctor cared about what was wrong
February 7, 2024
5
Derek is very personable and he genuinely cares about his patients. I'm grateful for his thorough care.
February 1, 2024
5
The entire me experience was amazing. I checked in prior to arrival via MyChart. Though the receptionist had another patient checking in, she acknowledged my presence and had me sign in. The nurse called me to the back, promptly at my appointment time. She was kind, courteous and very personable. Within moments, the doctor arrived and his energy was "dope". We chatted it up regarding my medical issues, as well as we connected on a personable level. I love that he did he own charting immediately after the appointment and worked very closely with his team. THIS is the absolute BEST Wellstar experience I have ever had. Thank you!
January 25, 2024
5
I really appreciate Derek's desire to help me.
December 21, 2023
5
Dr. Parry and Derrick are fantastic. Extraordinary communicators, great listeners, patient with our questions, and I absolutely believe they care for me and appreciate the trust and confidence we have in them.
December 17, 2023
5
AWESOME IN EVERY WAY!!!!!
December 4, 2023
5
Excellent service!
September 30, 2023
5
I could not be more pleased with the result of my surgery and follow up.
September 12, 2024
5
I like that way. I didn't have to wait that long.
September 11, 2024
5
Great provider Efficient and caring
September 11, 2024
5
Exellent help. Personal style, exercises, facilties, all excellent.
August 15, 2024
5
From the staff in front to the Dr's, Nurses all amazing! They are worth driving miles for, Wellstar should be so proud to have this group.
August 14, 2024
5
I saw Derek and he was really nice and explained everything to me and the people working there was also very good
August 7, 2024
5
I was in a wheelchair my has a hard time pushing me even though they saw my wife struggling it was almost impossible to get someone to help. Disappointed about that
July 25, 2024
5
Everyone was professional & informative.
July 10, 2024
5
Excellent service by Wellstar Staff
June 11, 2024
5
Very welcoming doctors office. Helpful and organized. Doctor had read my information and he asked thorough and helpful questions. I understood the information and was very pleased with the outcome. Quality practice of medicine, excellent doctor visit.
June 6, 2024
5
Everyone at this office was caring, and they listen to the problem I'm having.
June 5, 2024
5
Thanks for your service.
May 16, 2024
5
Derek and Story were great and very attentive to my neck and back issues. I was pleased with my whole experience.
May 9, 2024
5
The best service I've received
May 1, 2024
5
Front desk gals were very friendly. I was called back to see Derek before I even finished checking in! Loved the promptness!!
April 3, 2024
5
Derek Baker was kind, attentive and thorough. He listened to my concerns, questions and put my mind at ease. I look forward to getting my test results and seeing where we go from there.
March 14, 2024
5
Very professional and yet friendly.
March 14, 2024
5
I don't have any negative feedback with y'all. I even got to see the doctor where I got good and sat down. I was in and out real quick and I appreciate that. Thank you.
March 8, 2024
5
I wanted to take this time to say thank you to all the staff. From MA to Scheduling and to Dr. Derek. I have been in so much pain for so long. All I wanted was for someone to give me advice and a plan of action and to listen to me. Me coming from a integrated and holistic background for over 25yrs. I understand alot. But I am by no means a expert. I appreciate you all. For getting me in so quickly and look forward to our next visit.
February 16, 2024
5
He was a great PA and gave us the information we needed. Well pleased with the office visit but you all definitely need more parking at the Paulding hospital area.
February 11, 2024
5
Derek is very personable and he genuinely cares about his patients. I'm grateful for his thorough care.
February 1, 2024
5
The entire me experience was amazing. I checked in prior to arrival via MyChart. Though the receptionist had another patient checking in, she acknowledged my presence and had me sign in. The nurse called me to the back, promptly at my appointment time. She was kind, courteous and very personable. Within moments, the doctor arrived and his energy was "dope". We chatted it up regarding my medical issues, as well as we connected on a personable level. I love that he did he own charting immediately after the appointment and worked very closely with his team. THIS is the absolute BEST Wellstar experience I have ever had. Thank you!
January 25, 2024
5
I really appreciate Derek's desire to help me.
December 21, 2023
5
Dr. Parry and Derrick are fantastic. Extraordinary communicators, great listeners, patient with our questions, and I absolutely believe they care for me and appreciate the trust and confidence we have in them.
December 17, 2023
5
AWESOME IN EVERY WAY!!!!!
December 4, 2023
5
Excellent service!
September 30, 2023
4
Nice doctor cared about what was wrong
February 7, 2024
4
Nice doctor cared about what was wrong
February 7, 2024
5
I could not be more pleased with the result of my surgery and follow up.
September 12, 2024
5
I like that way. I didn't have to wait that long.
September 11, 2024
5
Great provider Efficient and caring
September 11, 2024
5
Exellent help. Personal style, exercises, facilties, all excellent.
August 15, 2024
5
From the staff in front to the Dr's, Nurses all amazing! They are worth driving miles for, Wellstar should be so proud to have this group.
August 14, 2024
5
I saw Derek and he was really nice and explained everything to me and the people working there was also very good
August 7, 2024
5
I was in a wheelchair my has a hard time pushing me even though they saw my wife struggling it was almost impossible to get someone to help. Disappointed about that
July 25, 2024
5
Everyone was professional & informative.
July 10, 2024
5
Excellent service by Wellstar Staff
June 11, 2024
5
Very welcoming doctors office. Helpful and organized. Doctor had read my information and he asked thorough and helpful questions. I understood the information and was very pleased with the outcome. Quality practice of medicine, excellent doctor visit.
June 6, 2024
5
Everyone at this office was caring, and they listen to the problem I'm having.
June 5, 2024
5
Thanks for your service.
May 16, 2024
5
Derek and Story were great and very attentive to my neck and back issues. I was pleased with my whole experience.
May 9, 2024
5
The best service I've received
May 1, 2024
5
Front desk gals were very friendly. I was called back to see Derek before I even finished checking in! Loved the promptness!!
April 3, 2024
5
Derek Baker was kind, attentive and thorough. He listened to my concerns, questions and put my mind at ease. I look forward to getting my test results and seeing where we go from there.
March 14, 2024
5
Very professional and yet friendly.
March 14, 2024
5
I don't have any negative feedback with y'all. I even got to see the doctor where I got good and sat down. I was in and out real quick and I appreciate that. Thank you.
March 8, 2024
5
I wanted to take this time to say thank you to all the staff. From MA to Scheduling and to Dr. Derek. I have been in so much pain for so long. All I wanted was for someone to give me advice and a plan of action and to listen to me. Me coming from a integrated and holistic background for over 25yrs. I understand alot. But I am by no means a expert. I appreciate you all. For getting me in so quickly and look forward to our next visit.
February 16, 2024
5
He was a great PA and gave us the information we needed. Well pleased with the office visit but you all definitely need more parking at the Paulding hospital area.
February 11, 2024
5
Derek is very personable and he genuinely cares about his patients. I'm grateful for his thorough care.
February 1, 2024
5
The entire me experience was amazing. I checked in prior to arrival via MyChart. Though the receptionist had another patient checking in, she acknowledged my presence and had me sign in. The nurse called me to the back, promptly at my appointment time. She was kind, courteous and very personable. Within moments, the doctor arrived and his energy was "dope". We chatted it up regarding my medical issues, as well as we connected on a personable level. I love that he did he own charting immediately after the appointment and worked very closely with his team. THIS is the absolute BEST Wellstar experience I have ever had. Thank you!
January 25, 2024
5
I really appreciate Derek's desire to help me.
December 21, 2023
5
Dr. Parry and Derrick are fantastic. Extraordinary communicators, great listeners, patient with our questions, and I absolutely believe they care for me and appreciate the trust and confidence we have in them.
December 17, 2023
5
AWESOME IN EVERY WAY!!!!!
December 4, 2023
5
Excellent service!
September 30, 2023
5
I could not be more pleased with the result of my surgery and follow up.
September 12, 2024
5
I like that way. I didn't have to wait that long.
September 11, 2024
5
Great provider Efficient and caring
September 11, 2024
5
Exellent help. Personal style, exercises, facilties, all excellent.
August 15, 2024
5
From the staff in front to the Dr's, Nurses all amazing! They are worth driving miles for, Wellstar should be so proud to have this group.
August 14, 2024
5
I saw Derek and he was really nice and explained everything to me and the people working there was also very good
August 7, 2024
5
I was in a wheelchair my has a hard time pushing me even though they saw my wife struggling it was almost impossible to get someone to help. Disappointed about that
July 25, 2024
5
Everyone was professional & informative.
July 10, 2024
5
Excellent service by Wellstar Staff
June 11, 2024
5
Very welcoming doctors office. Helpful and organized. Doctor had read my information and he asked thorough and helpful questions. I understood the information and was very pleased with the outcome. Quality practice of medicine, excellent doctor visit.
June 6, 2024
5
Everyone at this office was caring, and they listen to the problem I'm having.
June 5, 2024
5
Thanks for your service.
May 16, 2024
5
Derek and Story were great and very attentive to my neck and back issues. I was pleased with my whole experience.
May 9, 2024
5
The best service I've received
May 1, 2024
5
Front desk gals were very friendly. I was called back to see Derek before I even finished checking in! Loved the promptness!!
April 3, 2024
5
Derek Baker was kind, attentive and thorough. He listened to my concerns, questions and put my mind at ease. I look forward to getting my test results and seeing where we go from there.
March 14, 2024
5
Very professional and yet friendly.
March 14, 2024
5
I don't have any negative feedback with y'all. I even got to see the doctor where I got good and sat down. I was in and out real quick and I appreciate that. Thank you.
March 8, 2024
5
I wanted to take this time to say thank you to all the staff. From MA to Scheduling and to Dr. Derek. I have been in so much pain for so long. All I wanted was for someone to give me advice and a plan of action and to listen to me. Me coming from a integrated and holistic background for over 25yrs. I understand alot. But I am by no means a expert. I appreciate you all. For getting me in so quickly and look forward to our next visit.
February 16, 2024
5
He was a great PA and gave us the information we needed. Well pleased with the office visit but you all definitely need more parking at the Paulding hospital area.
February 11, 2024
4
Nice doctor cared about what was wrong
February 7, 2024
5
Derek is very personable and he genuinely cares about his patients. I'm grateful for his thorough care.
February 1, 2024
5
The entire me experience was amazing. I checked in prior to arrival via MyChart. Though the receptionist had another patient checking in, she acknowledged my presence and had me sign in. The nurse called me to the back, promptly at my appointment time. She was kind, courteous and very personable. Within moments, the doctor arrived and his energy was "dope". We chatted it up regarding my medical issues, as well as we connected on a personable level. I love that he did he own charting immediately after the appointment and worked very closely with his team. THIS is the absolute BEST Wellstar experience I have ever had. Thank you!
January 25, 2024
5
I really appreciate Derek's desire to help me.
December 21, 2023
5
Dr. Parry and Derrick are fantastic. Extraordinary communicators, great listeners, patient with our questions, and I absolutely believe they care for me and appreciate the trust and confidence we have in them.
December 17, 2023
5
AWESOME IN EVERY WAY!!!!!
December 4, 2023
5
Excellent service!
September 30, 2023
5
Excellent service!
September 30, 2023
5
AWESOME IN EVERY WAY!!!!!
December 4, 2023
5
Dr. Parry and Derrick are fantastic. Extraordinary communicators, great listeners, patient with our questions, and I absolutely believe they care for me and appreciate the trust and confidence we have in them.
December 17, 2023
5
I really appreciate Derek's desire to help me.
December 21, 2023
5
The entire me experience was amazing. I checked in prior to arrival via MyChart. Though the receptionist had another patient checking in, she acknowledged my presence and had me sign in. The nurse called me to the back, promptly at my appointment time. She was kind, courteous and very personable. Within moments, the doctor arrived and his energy was "dope". We chatted it up regarding my medical issues, as well as we connected on a personable level. I love that he did he own charting immediately after the appointment and worked very closely with his team. THIS is the absolute BEST Wellstar experience I have ever had. Thank you!
January 25, 2024
5
Derek is very personable and he genuinely cares about his patients. I'm grateful for his thorough care.
February 1, 2024
4
Nice doctor cared about what was wrong
February 7, 2024
5
He was a great PA and gave us the information we needed. Well pleased with the office visit but you all definitely need more parking at the Paulding hospital area.
February 11, 2024
5
I wanted to take this time to say thank you to all the staff. From MA to Scheduling and to Dr. Derek. I have been in so much pain for so long. All I wanted was for someone to give me advice and a plan of action and to listen to me. Me coming from a integrated and holistic background for over 25yrs. I understand alot. But I am by no means a expert. I appreciate you all. For getting me in so quickly and look forward to our next visit.
February 16, 2024
5
I don't have any negative feedback with y'all. I even got to see the doctor where I got good and sat down. I was in and out real quick and I appreciate that. Thank you.
March 8, 2024
5
Very professional and yet friendly.
March 14, 2024
5
Derek Baker was kind, attentive and thorough. He listened to my concerns, questions and put my mind at ease. I look forward to getting my test results and seeing where we go from there.
March 14, 2024
5
Front desk gals were very friendly. I was called back to see Derek before I even finished checking in! Loved the promptness!!
April 3, 2024
5
The best service I've received
May 1, 2024
5
Derek and Story were great and very attentive to my neck and back issues. I was pleased with my whole experience.
May 9, 2024
5
Thanks for your service.
May 16, 2024
5
Everyone at this office was caring, and they listen to the problem I'm having.
June 5, 2024
5
Very welcoming doctors office. Helpful and organized. Doctor had read my information and he asked thorough and helpful questions. I understood the information and was very pleased with the outcome. Quality practice of medicine, excellent doctor visit.
June 6, 2024
5
Excellent service by Wellstar Staff
June 11, 2024
5
Everyone was professional & informative.
July 10, 2024
5
I was in a wheelchair my has a hard time pushing me even though they saw my wife struggling it was almost impossible to get someone to help. Disappointed about that
July 25, 2024
5
I saw Derek and he was really nice and explained everything to me and the people working there was also very good
August 7, 2024
5
From the staff in front to the Dr's, Nurses all amazing! They are worth driving miles for, Wellstar should be so proud to have this group.
August 14, 2024
5
Exellent help. Personal style, exercises, facilties, all excellent.
August 15, 2024
5
Great provider Efficient and caring
September 11, 2024
5
I like that way. I didn't have to wait that long.
September 11, 2024
5
I could not be more pleased with the result of my surgery and follow up.
September 12, 2024
Derek Baker, PA
Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2012
Rating
4.7
Specialties
Neurosurgery
, Physician Assistant
Education
Master of Health Science
Medical School
University of South Alabama
Certifications
National Commission Certification Physician Assistant