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Matthew Todd Baker, MD, FACS
General & Bariatric Surgeon
Experience
Dr. Matthew Baker is a fellowship-trained general surgeon with Utah Surgical Associates, specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and earned his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Baker further honed his surgical skills through a fellowship at Gundersen Health System in Wisconsin. He served 14 years in the U.S. Army as a general surgeon, including deployments to Iraq, Kosovo, and Macedonia. Now practicing in Utah County, Dr. Baker focuses on minimally invasive abdominal procedures, with particular expertise in bariatric surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and intestinal surgery. He is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and improving surgical outcomes through advanced techniques.
Bio
Dr. Matthew Baker is a fellowship-trained general surgeon with Utah Surgical Associates, specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and earned his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Baker further honed his surgical skills through a fellowship at Gundersen Health System in Wisconsin. He served 14 years in the U.S. Army as a general surgeon, including deployments to Iraq, Kosovo, and Macedonia. Now practicing in Utah County, Dr. Baker focuses on minimally invasive abdominal procedures, with particular expertise in bariatric surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and intestinal surgery. He is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and improving surgical outcomes through advanced techniques.
Surgical Interests
- Bariatric
- Anti-reflux
- Hernia
- Robotics surgeries
Office Location
Hospital Affiliations
Education
- Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, WI, 2004 – 2005
- Surgical Internship, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, 1993 – 1994
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, D.C, 1993
- Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1988
Residency
- Surgical Residency, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, 1996 – 2000
Certifications
- American Academy of Surgery
- National board of Medical Examiners
- ACLS Certification
- ATLS Instructor
Associations and Accreditations
- Fellow American College of Surgeons
- National Board of Medical Examiners
Specialization
Languages
English
Publications and Research
- Reversal of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Video Presentation; American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Obesity Week, November 2014.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Following Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Video presentation; American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) national meeting, June 2005
- Weight Loss Prior to Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Does Not Affect Outcomes. Poster presentation at Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons’ (SAGES) national meeting, April 2005. Oral presentation; Wisconsin Surgical Society, October 2005
- Effects of a Standardized Care Plan on Length of Stay in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity. Oral presentation; Wisconsin Surgical Society. October 2004. Poster presentation; American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) national meeting, June 2005.
- Resectional Gastric Bypass. Tacoma Surgical Society. March 2000.
- Kothari SN, Borgert, AJ, Kallies, KJ, Baker, MT, Grover, BT. Long-term (>10 year) Outcomes after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2017 Jun;13(6):972-978.
- Kothari SN, Obinwanne KM, Baker MT, Mathiason MA, Kallies KJ. A Prospective, Blinded Comparison of Laparoscopic Ultrasound to Transabdominal Ultrasound for the Detection of Gallbladder Pathology in Morbidly Obese Patients. J Am Coll Surg. 2013;216(6):1057-62.
- Baker MT. The history and evolution of bariatric surgical procedures. Surg Clin North Am. 2011;91(6):1181-1201.
- Kothari SN, Kallies KJ, Mathiason MA, Baker MT. Excellent Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Outcomes Can Be Achieved at a Community-based Training Hospital with Moderate Case Volume. Ann Surg. 2010;252(1):43-49.
- Riess KP, Baker MT, Lambert PJ, Mathiason MA, Kothari SN: Effect of Preoperative Weight Loss on Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Outcomes. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2008;4(6):704-708.
- Pradhan KR, Larson CJ, Mathiason MA, Lambert PJ, Riess KP, Baker MT, Kothari SN. Calcium, parathormone, and vitamin D abnormalities among roux en-y gastric bypass patients. Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care. 2008;3(3):205-209.
- Baker MT, Lara MD, Kothari SN. Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome After Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2006;2(6):667.
- Baker MT, Lara MD, Larson CJ, Lambert PJ, Mathiason, MA, Kothari SN: Length of Stay and Impact on Readmission Rates Following Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2(4):435-439, 2006.
- Baker MT, Kothari SN. Successful Surgical Treatment of a Pregnancy-induced Petersen’s Hernia After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: A Case Report. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2005;1(5):506-508.
- Lara MD, Baker MT, Larson CA, Mathiason MA, Lambert PJ, Kothari SN. Travel Distance, Age, and Sex as Factors in Follow-up Visit Compliance in the Post Gastric Bypass Population. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2005;1(1):17-21.
Utah's largest and most experienced general surgery practice
Opening Hours
- Monday-Thursday9am-5pm
- Friday9am-12pm
- Saturday-SundayClosed