About Dr. Baker
Dr. Baker’s Philosophy
“Integrity and honesty.” These are the words Dr. Stephan Baker stands by to ensure his aesthetic philosophy is met through optimal, natural-looking results. Dr. Baker combines his philosophy with his knowledge of European artistry and German craftsmanship and precision to provide his patient’s with their desired results.
Dr. Baker’s Education, Training, and Credentials

- Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, Bachelor of Arts, High Honors in Chemistry, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi Research Society, Varsity Swim Team
- New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, Doctor of Medicine
- General Surgery: Five-Year Residency/Chief Residency, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Four Year Residency/Chief Residency/Fellowship with Dr. D. Ralph Millard Jr., MD, FACS, Hon. FRCS England, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Miami, Florida
- University of Miami, School of Business Administration, Miami, Florida, Exec. MBA-Health Administration, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
- Liposculpture with Dr. Marco Gasparotti MD, Rome, Italy, and Dr. Luiz S. Toledo MD, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Aesthetic Breast Surgery with Dr. Joao Carlos Sampaio-Goes MD, Ph.D., Brazilian Institute for Cancer Control, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Vertical Breast Reduction with Dr. Elizabeth Hall-Findlay MD, Banff, Alberta, Canada
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, Maintenance of Certification 2005 and 2015
- American Board of Surgery, 1990
- Voluntary Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Miami, Florida
- Clinical Research Investigator for Cosmetic FDA-Approved Protocols and Clinical Trials, 1998-present
- “Facial Fractures,” Co-Author with S. A. Wolfe, MD, FACS, Thieme Medical Publisher, New York, New York, 1993
- “Craniofacial Disorders and Their Surgical Treatment,” Chapter co-author with S. A. Wolfe, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Berkowitz: Cleft Lip and Palate: Perspectives in Management, Vol. II, 243-271, Singular Publishing Group, San Diego, 1996
- Bayside Ambulatory Surgery Center, HCA Mercy Hospital, Miami, Florida
- Baptist Health Medical Arts Surgery Center, South Miami – Member, Surgical Care Review Committee, Miami, Florida
- Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Maliniac Circle, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, South Florida Spokesperson; Membership Committee 2004-2008; Member, Government Affairs Council, 1997-2007; “Outstanding Council Representative” Award, 2003, Chair, Federal Affairs Committee 2006-2007; Past Member, Public Education and Audit Committees
- American Board of Plastic Surgery – Board Examiner, Oral Board Certifying Examinations, Contributing Author to Certification Examination Questions
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons – Member, Board of Directors, 1999-2000; President, Political Action Committee, 2001-2003
- Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons – President, 1998-1999
- D. Ralph Millard Plastic Surgery Society and Educational Foundation
- American College of Surgeons – Member, Board of Governors 2013-2016; Member, Membership Committee – South Florida District, 2004-present and Chairman, 2017-present
- South Florida Chapter-American College of Surgeons – President, 2012-2014; Member, Board of Councilors, 2003-present
- Florida Medical Association – Member, Board of Governors 2003-2011; Chair, FMA Administrative Audit Committee 2007-2008; Chair, FMA Audit Committee 2008-2009; Member, FMA EVP-CEO Evaluation Committee, 2008
- Dade County Medical Association – President 2006-2007
- Ipiales, Colombia, 1991
- Naga City, Philippines, Operation Smile International, 1992
- Panama City, Panama, Operation Smile International, 1992