Dr. Baker is a Las Cruces native who followed his father, Lory Baker, D.O., into medicine, to care for generations of Las Cruces families. Dr. Baker is a graduate of both the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University. He received his osteopathic medical degree from Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, MO. He completed his internship at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Baker is active in the community. He has served as the team physician for New Mexico State University athletics for nearly 25 years. He is past president of the New Mexico Osteopathic Medical Association, past chief of staff of MountainView Regional Medical and Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Baker is also a passionate advocate for Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he serves on the board of directors and as a Regional Assistant Dean. In his free time, he likes to compete in cowboy action shooting, ride horses and play golf.