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Dr. Charles Thomas Baker, MD

Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
22 years of experience
Coastal Carolina Hospital 1000 Medical Center Dr, Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8000

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Brief Intro

An avid hunter and fisherman, Dr. Charles T. Baker joined UT Internal Medicine Lafollette in 2006. He is a member of the American Medical Association and has special interests mainly in family medicine. Originally from Tazewell, Tenn., Dr. Baker enjoys contributing to the health of the community and the long-term relationships he has with his patients. "I had planned on becoming a doctor and working in a small town since childhood," he says when asked why he went into primary care. Prior to joining UT Internal Medicine Lafollette, Dr. Baker was the director of the UT Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation facility in Lafollette, Tenn. He also was medical staff at Lakeshore Mental Health Institute and with NOCCR at the University of Tennessee assisting with research studies. Dr. Baker graduated from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in 1997 and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2003. He completed his internship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in 2004 and completed his residency at UT Medical Center in 2006. Dr. Baker was a member with the UTCOM Underserved Areas Program and received a UTCOM Primary Care Scholarship in 2003. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from ETSU and was on the deans list at ETSU from 1993 to 1997. He belonged to the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. He also served a clinical externship at Claiborne County Hospital in Tazewell in 1999 and 2000. Dr. Baker participated in violence counseling for at-risk adolescents who were incarcerated in the Juvenile Detention Center with the Community Outreach Program in Memphis, Tenn., from 2000 to 2001. Dr. Baker lives with his wife, Patti, and Aiden. He enjoys hunting, fishing and weight lifting.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine - 2003

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Coastal Carolina Hospital
1000 Medical Center Dr, Hardeeville, SC 29927

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Gout
Cataract
Acute Pharyngitis
Parkinson's Disease
Acute Sinusitis
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Sciatica
Abdominal Hernia
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Inguinal Hernia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Herpes Zoster
Diverticulosis
Dehydration
Glaucoma
Heart Failure
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Ischemic Heart Disease
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Emphysema
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Obesity
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Psoriasis
Pneumonia
Chronic Renal Disease
Osteoarthritis
Prostatitis
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Tinea Unguium
Burns
Herpes Simplex
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Celiac Disease
Autism
Rotator cuff syndrome
Acute Bronchitis
Candidiasis
Nephrotic Syndrome
Acute Renal Failure
Spinal Stenosis
Hemorrhagic stroke
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Osteoporosis
Bipolar Disorder
Restless Leg Syndrome
Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Non-Toxic Goiter
Dementia
Hemorrhoids
Endometriosis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Calculus of the Urinary System
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Insomnia
Acne
Otitis Media

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Tricare
Corvel
GEHA
HealthSmart
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Sana
Liberty HealthShare
AmeriHealth
Upper Peninsula Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
AmeriGroup
Tufts Health Plan
MediGold
Wellcare
The Hartford
Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
Humana
CareSource
Freedom Health
Physicians Mutual
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Fidelis Care (NY)
Allianz Worldwide Care
UPMC Health Plan
Devoted Health
Travelers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Aetna Better Health
Priority Health
HealthScope Benefits
CHAMPVA
Oscar Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Liberty Mutual
Medicaid
Medicare
Kaiser Permanente
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Summit Community Care
STLDentalPlan| LLC
UnitedHealthOne
UniCare

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