Wallace Baker

About

Dr. Baker received his Bachelor of Science in biology from Pennsylvania State University and stayed for a Master’s of Science in Exercise Physiology.  After his Master’s, he attended Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia, graduating with honors. During his training, he developed a great curiosity and respect for all aspects of medicine and a commitment to the doctor-patient relationship. These passions guided him toward a residency in Family Medicine at the Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura.  After graduation, he worked for 7 years in a small-town family medicine practice in Ithaca, New York and then he joined the Core Faculty at the Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. On the faculty for 10 years, he served as the Clinic Medical Director and the Director of Global Health. His current areas of interest are lifestyle and preventive medicine and general internal medicine. His approach to patient care emphasizes treating the whole patient to maximize the quality and length of the health span in the context of their environment.  Dr. Baker also specializes in tuberculosis treatment at Ventura County Public Health.

In his free time, he enjoys time with family and friends, traveling, gardening, cooking, hiking, and any time outdoors.  Dr. Baker fully appreciates the people and unique beauty of the area we call home and he is very happy to be part of the Valley Oak Family Practice team.