JEFFREY BAKER, MD BARIATRIC SURGEON
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If you are considering weight loss surgery, look no further.


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BIG NEWS!

It is with great excitement that our new office in Fridley is open for business as the northern branch of Ridgeview Bariatric and Weight Loss Center.  Our office is in the Unity Professional Building, 500 Osborne Road, Suite 145 in Fridley, MN.  Dr. Baker is now seeing patients on Wednesdays and Fridays in the Fridley Clinic and Mondays in the Chaska Clinic.
  

“I am excited to again be able to take care of so many of the patients that I have been caring for over the past 17 1/2 years up north.  Our doors are now open with all insurances accepted!  Ridgeview Medical Center is absolutely committed to patient care and I am so thankful to be aligned with a health care system that values quality care, patient relationships and outstanding results.  Dr. Edmund Chute is a great partner and has been a dedicated and highly skilled bariatric surgeon in the Twin Cities for many years.
 
Ridgeview Waconia Hospital is accredited with Centers of Excellence as well is a recognized Blue Distinction Center.  
 
“It is an exciting time and I am so grateful for the opportunity of working with Dr. Chute to continue to build a presence in the southern communities while continuing to care for so many of my patients in the North metro area.”
 
To make an appointment with Dr. Baker, please contact the Ridgeview Bariatric Team at 952-442-7820 or contact Kris directly at 952-210-6325.

Dr. Baker has been committed to providing state-of-the-art care for the obese patient since 2000.  Since that time, he has performed over 2500 weight loss procedures including Roux en Y gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, banding procedures, endoscopy procedures as well revisional bariatric procedures.  He remains on the forefront of new and innovative bariatric approaches that best supports the patient before, during and long after surgery to ensure their greatest success in a commitment to health.

"Surgical options and techniques continue to evolve," states Dr. Baker.  "When I began in practice with my Father, we were using strictly the open technique."  Since 2005, Dr. Baker transitioned his practice to the laparoscopic surgical technique and today uses this technique almost exclusively.  "Laparoscopic surgery is proven to be less invasive for the patient and allows for a much faster recovery time."  Today the vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a leading surgical procedure for patients.  Although this procedure is not a new procedure, it was not until 2009 that insurance companies began to pay for this procedure as a stand alone operation.  Prior to that, the sleeve was the first of a two part operation reserved for the super obese patient.  The patient would undergo sleeve surgery, lose 150 to 200 pounds, and then undergo a secondary surgery for continued weight loss.  Results demonstrated that many patients never required this second operation to continue with their weight loss and insurance capitalized on that data.   "Since I began performing this procedure, my results demonstrate significant weight loss that approaches the weight loss of the Roux en Y patients," notes Dr. Baker.  "It has been a successful alternative for our patients."  Dr. Baker has also consulted on many transfer of care patients in need of revisional surgery.  Having training in endoscopic procedures, Dr. Baker is able to offer patient's both laparoscopic and endoscopic options for his patients.

Dr. Baker recognizes that obesity is a complex and multifactorial disease.  He understands the importance of supporting each patient not just up to the surgery itself but for years to follow to ensure each patient the greatest opportunity for success.  This level of care and understanding has resulted in the Baker name being associated with excellent outcomes as well providing a great referral base for friends and family members.

If you have been considering weight loss surgery, we invite you to come and see for yourself if Dr.  Jeffrey Baker can help you to better your life and health.
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We offer free introductory classes  for anyone interested in learning more about this life-saving surgery.  If you prefer to view the class online, please
click here.   After viewing the seminar, give us a call and we will walk you through the process.  You are also welcome to attend a class in person.   Please give us a call and we will be happy to discuss your options and provide you with upcoming surgery dates.  

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