
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
About Carl J Baker
About the Provider
I was motivated to go into medicine to increase access to health care in rural areas, and to share how lifestyle changes can prevent disease and improve quality of life.
One area of medicine I’m very interested in is treating common conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure with fewer medications. Before prescribing anything, my goal is to see if we can make improvements with nutrition, sleep, and exercise changes first.
I believe a patient and doctor are a team. My recommendations are guided by your goals and needs. My job is to bring the medical insight needed to determine what lifestyle changes will help you the most combined with other treatments that make the most sense for you.
LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming
To earn the "Safe and Affirming" designation, providers individually complete an online training program which includes modules developed by the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. For more information, click here.
Locations
- Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Family Medicine - State St
- 1108 West State Street, Suite 3, Hastings, MI 49058
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- phone: 269-945-0922
- fax: 269-945-4511
Experience
Education
- Residency: Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center, Family Medicine, 2021
- Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2018
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2021
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- Align Senior Care MI
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cigna
- Coventry First Health
- HAP/ASR
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Humana Military (Tricare East)
- McLaren Commercial
- McLaren Medicaid
- McLaren Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meridian AmBetter
- Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
- Meridian Medicaid
- Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
- Molina Medicare
- Priority Health Choice Medicaid
- Priority Health HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
- UM Health Plan
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Community Plan (Medicaid)
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
149 ratings, 55 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Thank you to Doctor Carl Baker for the caring and care he give me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
I was taken in within 5 minutes of my appointment time and I did not feel that my visit with Doctor Baker was rushed. Doctor Baker provided me with common sense solutions to treat my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
He's easy to communicate with and explaining things he's trying to convey to the patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
He listens and gives great advise!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Thoughtful, caring Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
My husband and I are very happy that Dr. Baker as our doctor. I just wish it was a bit easier to get an appointment as he is only part time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
He listened to what I had to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
He listens to my concerns and seem to be genuinely compassionate. Seems very knowledgeable and up to date on medication and treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Pleasant an easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
He has helped me with my diabetes a lot and never judges when i do stupid stuff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
I feel confident that he listens and provides the care solutions I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
Always takes the time to listen and explain any health concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
I've gotten great attention from him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
We have a good connection.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
I feel like Dr Baker offers whole health and systematic body advice which I really value
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
We like him!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
He speaks w/calmness asking questions to verify he understands you. He quickly determines your medical needs.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Very through
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
I messaged Dr Baker before my appointment to let him know one of the things I wanted to discuss. He was quite prepared for the discussion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Takes time to answer questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
A very kind person and Doctor nice to have some one who cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
He was very attentive to my needs and did very well.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
It seems that in the last 6 - 9 months or so. He's not in the office or available. It's frustrating when you're trying to see your primary care doctor. Prior in the past, he's kept appointments, been avaliable for same day appointments and used to be thorough on following up, reviewing tests, etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Hard to get in quickly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Wonderful!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
He was a very nice doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
High empathy..willing to discuss emotional issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
He’s a great doctor and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Carl Baker is commented what he would choose for himself,about stool sample or colonoscopy.Which made sense and help me make my mind up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
He is very approachable, listens well to my concerns and explains things VERY WELL so I understand things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Takes his time to explain my questions. Personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
He explained to what I should cut back on in my diet and how those things affect my health. Things I was consuming partly because I thought it was healthy and needed in my diet, I learned, not so much. Much appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Great doctor with a great bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Carl is a good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
I would have rated him excellent, but your survey doesn't give that option.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr.Baker spoke to me as someone who he knows and gives me advice on how to deal with any concerns he has.Also let me know this on MyChart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
All positive, helpful, and reassuring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
Very Good is not strong enough. The Very Best is appropriate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Very good at listening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Carl Baker is ok in my books so far.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Cares about his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Never had such a feeling of well-being in their care with any other family doctor. I don't worry because I know they have me covered! Love them all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Dr. Baker shared with me that he has taken a reduction in office hours and enjoys the time he spends with his 15 month son. I feel that Dr. Baker has his priorities figured out correctly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
I was to get a referral to an ear, nose and throat specialist, but it never happened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Greatful that we have a doctor who has time to see us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2025
Dr Baker explained exactly what I need to do for improving my health. I feel that finding Dr Baker is one of the best thing to improve my understanding of my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
I really liked it that Dr. Baker worked it out so I can go right up front to get my lab work done as he gave them the info so I could go when it's convenient for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
No need to. He cares about his patience. And that’s very important in a patient life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Looking forward to my next visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Wet happy with everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
The office staff is really wonderful about following through with ordering prescriptions on time and accurately. It seems nice to have it done correctly the first time, as that was not the case of my prior provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
Dr. Baker and his staff are amazing. They are funny, caring amd make you feel comfortable.