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Dustin Baker, M.D.

Assistant professor; Director, pediatric orthopaedic surgery
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Fellowship
St. Louis Children's Hospital

Residency
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina

Practice Areas

Dustin Baker is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics and pediatric spine surgery for patients from birth to 21 years old. He offers surgical and non-surgical treatments for pediatric spinal disorders, deformities and traumatic injuries, as well as general pediatric orthopedics such as fracture care, limb deformity, clubfoot, hip disorders and neuromuscular conditions.

Baker specializes in growth-friendly spine surgery, including MAGEC rods for early onset scoliosis. His additional interests include adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; neuromuscular scoliosis; kyphosis; spondylolysis; spondylolisthesis; pediatric fractures; flatfoot; Perthes disease; slipped capital femoral epiphysis; developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH); limb length discrepancy; and cerebral palsy.

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Candidate member, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  • Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons