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Dr. Baker is a pediatric gastroenterologist and Director of the Center for Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders at Connecticut Children’s. His clinical interests include constipation, functional abdominal pain, and dysphagia.

Education

Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency

Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology
Connecticut Children's Specialty Group
105 - A Newtown Road
Danbury
CT
06810-4194
10 Birdseye Road, Suite 110
Farmington
CT
06032-2488
310 Western Boulevard
Glastonbury
CT
06033-1236
282 Washington Street, Suite 2K
Hartford
CT
06106
2 Ivy Brook Road, Suite 213
Shelton
CT
06484-6416
191 Post Road West 1st Floor
Westport
CT
06880-4625
84 Willimansett Street, Suite C
South Hadley
MA
01075-3097

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • Modified External Approach to the pediatric cricopharyngeal myotomy: a case series. Jayaawardena ADL, Miller LE, Hirner L, Sorbo J, Zar-Kessler C, Baker C, Hartnick CJ. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Jan 24;132:109899. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.109899.
  • Bhave S, Arciero E, Baker C, Ho WLN, Stavely R, Goldstein AM, Hotta R. Enteric Neuronal cell therapy reverses architectural changes in a novel diphtheria toxin-mediated model of colonic aganglionosis. Scientific Reports. (2019) 9:18756.
  • Baker C, Ahmed M, Cheng K, Arciero E, Bhave S, Ho WLN, Goldstein AM, Hotta R. Hypoganglionosis in the Gastric Antrum Causes Delayed Gastric Emptying. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2019 Nov 26:e13766. doi: 10.1111/nmo.13766

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior view of Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center – Hartford

282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT06106
United States

Exterior view of 10 Birdseye Drive in Farmington

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care & Infusion Center – Farmington (10 Birdseye Rd)

10 Birdseye Road
Farmington, CT06032
United States

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Provider showed concern

5.0

Provider explained things clearly

5.0

Provider included you in decisions

5.0

Provider discussed treatment options

5.0

Likelihood of recommending this provider

5.0

Most Recent Comments

July 7, 2025
Dr. Baker was fantastic. I was impressed with the amount of time he spent with us and how he addressed all of our questions, concerns, etc.
June 6, 2025
We finally felt heard and were given a realistic plan. Things were explained in detail while also taking into consideration all of our concerns. We left feeling so much better about the treatment plan for [my child].
April 4, 2025
Dr Baker is excellent - and easily communicated and worked with my son! He put my son at ease.
April 4, 2025
Dr. Baker has always demonstrated empathy and compassion. He doesn't lecture. He listens to our concerns and offers feedback and resources.
March 3, 2025
Dr. Baker is very thorough and informative.
February 2, 2025
Excellent!
October 10, 2024
Dr. Baker is fantastic.