SPOTLIGHT ON PLASTIC SURGEONS
AS SEEN IN ORLANDO MAGAZINE
James Baker Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S
SPECIALTY: Dr. Baker specializes in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He
performs Breast Augmentation; Facial Surgery including Eyelids, Short-Scar Facelifts, Skin Resurfacing, Brow/Forehead lifts
and Rhinoplasty; Abdominal Reshaping including Liposuction
and Tummy Tucks; and offers a full range of fillers and Botox/
Dysport. EDUCATION: Florida Southern College, B.S.; University
of Amsterdam, Netherlands, M.D. AWARDS/HONORS: Best Doctors in America; America’s Top Doctors; Best Plastic Surgeon in
Orlando—Orlando magazine; has appeared on ABC’s 20/20, The
Phil Donahue Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show; Recognized as
one of the “Top Cosmetic Surgeons in the U.S.” by Town & Country magazine. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:
Past President, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
and Florida Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Clinical Professor of Plastic
Surgery, USF; Professor of Surgery, V.F., UCF College of Medicine.
INNOVATIONS: Dr. Baker uses the VASER Ultrasonic Liposuction
machine, for a quicker, less painful recovery with less bruising
and the ERCHONIA Low Level Laser to help speed recovery after
surgery. WHAT SETS HIM APART: Dr. Baker is world renowned,
having published over 40 articles for scientific publications, con94 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM || JULY 2013
tributed to 13 textbooks and produced 16 films on plastic surgery.
He is also credited for the Baker Scale of Capsular Contracture,
used worldwide to rate the degree of firmness in an augmented
breast. YOU SHOULD KNOW: Dr. Baker treats each patient as
he would want himself or a family member treated. His staff has
been with him for decades and his office offers a warm, sophisticated and inviting atmosphere. He performs his surgeries at the
Orlando Aesthetic Institute and the Outpatient Surgery Center
at Florida Hospital. WHEN HE IS NOT WORKING: Dr. Baker and
his wife, Wiesje, just celebrated their 50th Anniversary in May.
In addition to playing golf and croquet, he enjoys traveling with
his wife and spending time with their two grandchildren, ages 9
and 11. FREE ADVICE: Make sure your plastic surgeon is certified
by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has hospital privileges for the procedures he performs.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
400 W. Morse Blvd., Suite 203
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: 407-644-5242
Fax: 407-644-0236
Website: dr-baker.com