Dr. Ike Baker

08/28/2025

08/26/2025

Have you ever considered being an organ doner?

"In the U.S., about 17 people die every day while waiting for an organ transplant."

This is a sad reality, and the latest Mayo Clinic Minute article discusses our great need of organ doners in the U.S., take a minute to check it out.

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor ...

08/21/2025

"Dr. Baker took over his father’s practice soon after moving back to his hometown in September of 2016. Dr. Larry Baker, Ike’s father, began building his relationship with Jasper and its residents in 1980 when he began as a general surgeon at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Now, Ike strives to honor his father’s four decades of service."

- Soul of 78: Dr. Ike Baker
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“Dad took such great care of people in the surrounding area. I felt like it was my calling to come back and care for his patients.”

08/20/2025

🧬Spinal muscular atrophy is a type of neuromuscular disorder in which the motor neurons are destroyed, leading to muscle wasting. This disorder is linked to genetic defects of the SMN1 gene. This gene encodes a protein called SMN, and when not present in certain amounts, neurons are unable to function.

There are different kinds of spinal muscular atrophy that are categorized by when symptoms first appear. These symptoms may include loss of reflexes, muscle weakness and poor muscle tone, problems with feeding and swallowing, developmental delays, respiratory muscle weakness, tongue twitching, and a bell-shaped torso.

Treatments for the disorder include gene therapy and Spinraza; without treatment, this disease is lethal in many cases.

08/14/2025

Call our office to set up your next consultation with Dr. Baker!

Our office hours👇
Mon-Thurs | 9am-5pm
Friday's | 9am-12pm

(Closed every day from 12-1 for lunch)

08/12/2025

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month! 👀

Children's eye safety involves preventing injuries and promoting good vision habits, checkout these helpful suggestions! 👇

-Limit screen time and encourage regular breaks, using the 20-20-20 rule (look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes).

-Ensure proper lighting and a comfortable viewing distance when using screens.

-Adjust screen brightness and contrast to reduce glare and eye strain.

-Teach children to avoid rubbing their eyes, especially with dirty hands.

-Encourage frequent handwashing to prevent the spread of germs and potential eye infections.

-If they wear contact lenses, ensure they follow proper hygiene practices and lens care instructions.

08/07/2025

"A sarcoma is a term for a broad group of cancers that start in the bones or soft tissue, such as muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and joints. One of the signs of a sarcoma is a lump that can be felt through the skin that may or may not be painful. So if you feel one of these lumps, what should you do?" ⤵️

Article Link:
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/3-24-mayo-clinic-minute-what-to-do-if-you-have-a-lump-on-your-arm-or-leg/

YouTube Video Link:
https://youtu.be/Fvf9EeDlBqo?si=ueai8tcIS4KXFyCr

A sarcoma is a term for a broad group of cancers that start in the bones or soft tissue, such as muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and joints. One ...

08/04/2025

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08/01/2025

🎗 August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day, and sadly, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. 🌎

"People who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of ci******es smoked. Quitting smoking, even after smoking for many years, significantly lowers the chances of developing lung cancer."

Make an appointment with your doctor if you think you have symptoms or may be at risk of lung cancer. To learn more concerning this cancer click the link below⤵️

🔗https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lung-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20374620

07/29/2025

Call and make an appointment! Our office is open 9am-5pm today!

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07/24/2025

Mayo Clinic Minute🌿

Measuring how well a person is aging can be as simple as balancing on one leg. It may not be easy for everyone to maintain balance on one leg, but according ...

07/21/2025

Is an appointment with Dr. Ike the right move for you? Call us to learn more about scheduling an appointment!

Our office hours👇
Mon-Thurs | 9am-5pm
Friday's | 9am-12pm

(Closed every day from 12-1 for lunch)

📞 (205) 221-4916
📍 1446 Jones Dairy Road, Suite 100, Jasper, AL