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Michael T. Baker MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Director, Adult Echocardiography
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Heart and Vascular
  • Preventive Cardiology

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Heart
1215 21st Avenue South, 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Heart Lebanon
1405 West Baddour Parkway, Suites 103 and 106
Lebanon, TN 37087
Vanderbilt Heart One Hundred Oaks
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 22100
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Tennessee, 1990
  • Internship - Washington University Medical Center, 1991
  • Residency - University of Tennessee Memphis, 1994
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1997

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Baker explained what was happening, as well as what we may face in the future. He set my mind at ease regarding this situation.
November 14, 2025
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Great Doctor that spends time with patient, listens, explains, and is someone you want to see if needed.
November 6, 2025
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Excellent visit - exactly what I needed.
November 4, 2025
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Dr listened to my concerns and symptoms, clearly explained test results and provided explanation of need for additional tests to determine next steps for resolving issues.
October 27, 2025
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DR Baker is awesome, very thorough and knowledgeable and listens very well.
October 22, 2025
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Dr. Baker has been treating me for my heart related needs for 11 years and doing their 11 years. I've received 100% outstanding care and I'd say he's one of the finest cardiologist at Vanderbilt.
October 22, 2025
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Doctors Baker is OUTSTANDING!
October 20, 2025
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Dr. Baker is the best. Vanderbilt lucky to have such a wonderful doctor.
October 15, 2025
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As always Dr. Baker was prepared, having reviewed my echo in advance of seeing me, was, was thoughtful in his management, and very receptive to my questions. He is an outstanding cardiologist.
October 12, 2025
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