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Dr. Michael Curtis Baker, MD is a pediatrician in Mount Dora, FL specializing in general pediatrics. Dr. Michael Curtis Baker, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth (CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, NC, TX, and WI) and Advent Health.
1502 N. DONNELLY STREET SUITE 103
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. It is characterized by hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention. ADHD may last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with this condition than girls, although medical experts are unsure why this is. ADHD symptoms include:
There are three main types of ADHD:
Treatment can include stimulant medications and behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better. In addition to treatment, accommodations at school or work can greatly help people with ADHD improve their productivity and confidence. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most children with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for many. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior and difficulty maintaining focus. These symptoms can cause problems in both careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as learning stress reduction techniques and organization skills. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and thrive in life.
Bipolar Disorder
Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.
During manic episodes, individuals may:
In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:
Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.
Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.
He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatrics: The American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Florida.
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatrics: The American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Michael Curtis Baker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michael Curtis Baker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Oscar Health, Allegiance and AdventHealth Advantage Plan.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Curtis Baker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Gilead Sciences Inc |
$524
Harvoni $403 |
Epclusa $122 |
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Shire North American Group Inc |
$112
VYVANSE $112 |
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Phadia US Inc. |
$96
SDG-IDD-Allergy $63 |
ImmunoCAP $33 |
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Allergan Inc. |
$95
VRAYLAR $95 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$59
QUILLIVANT XR $46 |
TRUMENBA $12 |
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Other |
$160
DOC BAND $32 |
EpiPen $30 |
VYVANSE $28 |
BEXSERO $19 |
Evekeo $14 |
Other $37 |
Food and Beverage | $1,018 |
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Education | $28 |
Dr. Michael Baker works as a general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Baker include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), tonsilitis, and fever. Dr. Baker is affiliated with AdventHealth (CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, NC, TX, and WI). He has an open panel in Mount Dora, FL according to AdventHealth. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University, Dr. Baker attended medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He speaks Spanish.