Dr. James Baker, MD
Pediatric Allergy
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Medical Expertise of Dr. James Baker, MD
Dr. Jim Baker specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various allergic and immunologic disorders, and has additional training in pediatric allergy. In addition to his in-depth knowledge of asthma treatment and the use of immunotherapy to treat allergies, Dr. Baker has expertise in the management of uncommon conditions, such as hereditary angioedema.
Dr. Baker has been actively involved in clinical research that has lead to new asthma medications and new treatment guidelines, including protocols for food allergy desensitization.
About Dr. James Baker, MD
James Baker, MD is a board-certified allergist and pediarician providing care to patients in the Portland Metro area at Baker Allergy Asthma & Dermatology.
Dr. Baker has been actively involved in teaching medical students, residency and other physicians. His colleagues have named him “one of Portland’s finest” physicians
Dr. Jim Baker is a member of several esteemed professional organizations, including
- Oregon Society of Allergy
- Oregon Medical Society
- Oregon Lung Association
- Oregon Thoracic Society
- West Coast Society of Allergy/Immunology
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Patient Education Resources
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Education & Training
- Pediatric Internship: University of Vermont
- Pediatric Residency: University of Wisconsin
- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Subspecialty Training :University of Wisconsin
Baker Allergy Asthma & Dermatology
Located in Portland, Oregon, the husband and wife team of Drs. James W. and Diane R. Baker have been treating both adults and children for allergy (including food allergies), asthma, immunology, and dermatology disorders/conditions throughout the greater Portland area for over 40 years.
Dr. James W. Baker’s years of practice in the areas of allergy, asthma, and immunology, contribute to his unique ability to diagnose and manage the individual needs of his patients. Dr. Baker also specializes in the treatment of peanut allergies through various food allergies.
An acknowledged leader in the field of dermatology, Dr. Diane R. Baker offers services in general dermatology, dermatological surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Her thirty-nine years of combined practice and experience help her patients look and feel their best!
Drs. James and Diane Baker have assembled an experienced, skilled, and compassionate staff to work together as a team in accomplishing their goals of providing excellent/outstanding care for allergy, asthma, immunology, and dermatology.