
Dr. Steven W Baak M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1120 Shackelford Rd Florissant MO, 63031About
Dr. Steven Baak is a rheumatologist practicing in Florissant, MO. Dr. Baak specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Baak treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Fellowships
- University of Illinois Hospitals and Clinics, Program 1
Dr. Steven W Baak M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1120 Shackelford Rd
1120 Shackelford Rd -Florissant, MO 63031Get Direction
Arthritis Center
3440 Depaul Lane Suite 113 -St. Louis, MO 63044Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. David S. Rosenberg M.D.1120 Shackelford Road Florissant Missouri 63031
- Dr. Ying Du M.D.1225 Graham Rd Florissant MO 63031
- Dr. Pierre Moeser M.D.70 Jungermann Cir Saint Peters MO 63376
- Dr. Deborah L Parks MD4921 PARKVIEW PL SAINT LOUIS MO 63110
- Dr. Tara Joshi Adhikari MD4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis MO 63110
- Dr. Akgun Ince M.D.522 N New Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141
Nearest Hospitals
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12303 DEPAUL DRIVE BRIDGETON MO 63044CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWESTl
11133 DUNN ROAD SAINT LOUIS MO 63136SSM HEALTH ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ST CHARLESl
300 1ST CAPITOL DR SAINT CHARLES MO 63301SSM HEALTH ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ST CHARLESl
300 1ST CAPITOL DR SAINT CHARLES MO 63301SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL ST LOUISl
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE BRIDGETON MO 63044