SLUCare Physician Group
Dustin Baker, MD
Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
1465 S. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63104
Dr. Dustin Baker is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics and pediatric spine surgery for patients from birth to 21 years old. He offers surgical and non-surgical treatments for pediatric spinal disorders, deformities, and traumatic injuries, as well as general pediatric orthopedics such as fracture care, limb deformity, clubfoot, hip disorders, and neuromuscular conditions.
Dr. Baker specializes in growth-friendly spine surgery, including MAGEC rods for early onset scoliosis. His additional interests include adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; neuromuscular scoliosis; kyphosis; spondylolysis; spondylolisthesis; pediatric fractures; flatfoot; Perthes disease; slipped capital femoral epiphysis; developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH); limb length discrepancy; and cerebral palsy.
Dr. Baker is an assistant professor with the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a candidate member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Baker specializes in growth-friendly spine surgery, including MAGEC rods for early onset scoliosis. His additional interests include adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; neuromuscular scoliosis; kyphosis; spondylolysis; spondylolisthesis; pediatric fractures; flatfoot; Perthes disease; slipped capital femoral epiphysis; developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH); limb length discrepancy; and cerebral palsy.
Dr. Baker is an assistant professor with the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a candidate member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
About Me
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, 2022
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Fellowship, 2023
Medical University of South Carolina
Medical School, 2016
Hospital Affiliations
SLUCare MCO
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Cerebral palsy
Foot drop
Fractures and broken bones
Hip dysplasia
Hip injuries and disorders
Kyphosis
Legg calve perthes syndrome
Limb deformity
Limb length discrepancy
Pediatric orthopedic surgery
Ponseti clubfoot
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.8Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.8Knew Medical History4.9Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
33 ratings,
10 reviews
8/7/2026
He is very kind and great with kids!! He talks to my daughter in a way she can understand, and always takes her opinion into consideration.
7/25/2026
Dr. Baker was very thorough. He showed us the x-rays and explained the x-rays to us. He made sure we understood and he answered any questions we had.
7/14/2026
I had a full spinal fusion and I always felt like I was in great hands
4/19/2026
Dr. Baker is excellent in every way!
3/31/2026
Well done job👍🏾
Map & Directions
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
1465 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed



