Sharifa Baker, MD
Meet Sharifa Baker, MD
Board certified by the American Board of Family Practice, Dr. Baker specializes in family medicine, providing primary care services care for adolescents and adults, with a passion for women's health.
With a philosophy that the cure of the disease lies in its prevention. Dr. Baker's area of expertise also includes cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation with training in bariatrics and nutritional counseling.
A Houston native, Dr. Baker received her Bachelor of Science in biology, pre-medicine at Dillard University in New Orleans, LA; her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston; and completed her family practice residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Alexandria.
Locations
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CHRISTUSFamily Medicine3802 Prescott Rd., Alexandria, LA 71301HoursClosed
- Monday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna US Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Blue Amerigroup
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- CHRISTUS Health Plan
- Cigna
- Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare
- Coventry Healthcare of Louisiana
- Gilsbar
- Humana Choicecare Network
- Humana Military TRICARE
- Integrated Medical Solutions
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Medicaid - Louisiana
- Medicare - Louisiana
- Molina Healthcare
- Multiplan Commercial
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Railroad Medicare
- TriWest
- United Healthcare (UHC)
- United Healthcare (UHC) - Community Plan
- USA Managed Care
- Vantage Health Plan
- Verity Healthnet Louisiana
- WellCare of Louisiana
- Zelis PPO Plus
Education & Certifications
Medical Education: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Ratings & Reviews
- Overall Quality of Care
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (139)
I appreciate her explanation of test results and sharing information about what steps I should practice to improve any deficiencies.
Dr.S. Baker explained a lot of things to me about my health and medicine.
Great as a primary doctor. With her knowledge, just wish she was a specialist in some are8 like stomach, bones, heart. etc. She helps u to understand your sickness.
Very happy with the care
Everything was done very good and understandable in a professional environment including my provider in a timely manner thanks
Very knowledgeable
Very good
Very compassionate and competent provider
Good
Great Dr. and staff. I felt great leaving that office.
Great doctor.
Great
Excellent
I’m putting your diet and exercise suggestions in practice.
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Great service
#1 on all parts of my visit
Thanks for all the concern and care I receive.
Dr.Baker is great.
Awesome doctor and very thorough
Very Satisfied
Physician very attendant to my situation
Keep up the good work
Know problems with Doc or her nurse. Very polite and respectable to me.
I told Dr. Baker how I am always happy to come to my doctor's appointments with her.
Thanks and continue with the great service you provided
Very professional and answer any unresolved questions
Highly professional with quality patient centered care.
was okay with the provider
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Communication between doctor and patient is good.
Again I can truly say that Dr. Baker is an awesome provider!
Great doctor to patient experience.
She is very nice and caring
The provider was very patient and polite
Everything was great
Keep doing a great job
I thank them for being so thoughtful and easy to talk with about my condition. The staff is always friendly and nice to talk with.l just love dealing with them.
Alway helpful
Listen to me and treat me with courtesy and respect. The best Doctors in town.
They entire office staff is kind and pleasant
I plan to retain her as my primary care doctor even after my nutritional and weight loss goals are met.
Simply the best!
All was very good.
Very attentive to my needs
She's an awesome doctor that care for her patients..
Very pleased with everything. Goes so smooth
All of the above.
N/A
They all are very friendly and caring
compassionate and very knowledgeable
Good Job!!!!!!
No additional comments
Always respectful and caring.
Thank you Dr. Baker
Keep up the good work
Shortage in staffing
All is good.
I feel that the atmosphere and service there is great!!
Always very helpful
Continuing what you guys are doing!!
Very knowledgeable and compassionate Doctor.
Excellent
Services great.
Great bunch of people the staff and Doctors
Dr Baker is awesome and her staff as well
Just tremendously glad she’s my doctor. I’ve never trusted another dr as much.
We discuss every test in detail ad there are any abnormal she explains in detail what I need to do in terms I can understand.
Very please with my visit
very caring and takes time with her patients
Explain everything clearly to me.
Awesome
Just Excellent
The office visit was fine. It took four days to get X-ray results. I didn’t get them before my doctors visit to the specialist.
Enjoy going there.
She is the Best!!!!
Things was ok
The entire staff is always courteous and concerned!
Happy
They are the most knowledgeable and passionate Doctors
Keep up the good work
Very good bed side manner. Always address questions you may have and get answers to those that they need to clariify.
She is a very good Dr.
Do not change any thing
Thanks for caring about my health!
Good people with their patients.
She always do everything that is mentioned on this list. Feel good after I have had my checkup.
I would recommend my doctor to everyone I know
I am very pleased so far.
Quality Care Received.?
Dr. Baker is very thorough and patient.
Excellent work. Thank you for providing quality care that put me at ease.
Service was great!
She listen and she care
I love this doctor
Would recommend Everyone to have her as their provider
Office staff always professional
Always feel respected and cared for when I see Dr. Baker. She is a great and I'm glad to have her for my doctor.
Keep up the good work.
I chose Dr Baker because she cares about my health
Dr. Baker is a great doctor
Thank you for all that you do for me.
They are very efficient and they provide excellent service
Excellent
N/a
She listen to what you have to say and she's thorough
She’s a good doctor. And I’m lucky to have her as my primary care dr.
I will not be returning
none at this time
Excellent service.
If Doctor Baker does not know the answer she will send you to someone with expertise that can help you.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR STAFF ALWAYS WEARING YOUR MASK AND WEARING IT PROPERLY
I was very impressed with the communication between Ms.Baker and myself.
Make me feel at home. . .
Thank God for doctors who gives God and Jesus the Glory and Honor by using them as instruments to give the best medical care..
A great understanding doctor.
very good treatment
I’m Satisfied with my Primary Care!!
Wonderful!!!
She is an excellent doctor. Always takes time and listens.
Thanking you always for your heart & genuineness!! ??
Great service
I was really impressed with the sign posted on the Receptionist’s window that advised patients that office personnel were engaged in prayer.
Keep up the awesome service doc
Kind
In my opinion she is the best
Good
They are top notch! God sent
Thanks for explaining everything to me.
I’ve been with DR Baker for several years...and I like Christus Hospital.
Dr. Baker is a very good doctor. I have been going to her for many years.
Satisfied customer
The nurses are great.
No complaints. . .
Thank you Dr. Baker for everything you do!
She very caring and understanding
Dr. Baker goes above and beyond to take care of your needs.
They are nice in there
Very professional and thorough