
Valerie Lynn Baker, MD, MPP
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Gynecology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Valerie Lynn Baker
Professional Titles
- Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Practice Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- TeLinde-Wallach Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Background
Valerie Baker is director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and the Telinde-Wallach Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include general infertility, assisted reproductive technology (in vitro fertilization) and primary ovarian insufficiency.
Dr. Baker received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a master's degree in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She then served on the faculty at UCSF, University of Washington and Stanford before joining Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Baker is vice president of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the primary professional organization that oversees the practice of assisted reproductive technology in the United States. She has held other key national leadership roles, such as president of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and chair of the SART Research Committee. She is an associate editor for the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and for Human Reproduction. Dr. Baker has published more than 60 peer-reviewed research articles on topics related to fertility including stimulation protocols in assisted reproductive technology, factors affecting success with fertility treatment, and biomarkers of ovarian reserve (egg supply). Her current research focuses on health outcomes for women and their offspring following fertility treatment.
Research Interests
assisted reproductive technology, In vitro fertilization, infertility, outcomes
Lab Website
Johns Hopkins Fertility Center Research - Lab Website
- Research with the Johns Hopkins Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) has recently focused on perimenopause and menopause and risks for hot flashes, fertility preservation and on making advances in improving success rates for assisted reproductive technologies. Past research efforts focused on hormonal contraception, prolactin disorders and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Research Summary
Dr. Baker’s current research focuses on health outcomes for women after infertility treatment.
Selected Publications
Baker VL, Gracia, C, Glassner M, Schell V, Doody K, Coddington C, Marshall L, Alper M, Morales A, Pavone ME, Behera M, Zbella E, Shapiro B, Straseski J, Clendenin M, Broyles D. Multi-center evaluation of the Access AMH assay to aid in the prediction of poor response to controlled ovarian stimulation. Fertility and Sterility. 2018; 110(3):506-513. PMID: 29960708
Versen-Höynck F, Schaub AM, Chi Y-Y, Chiu K-H, Liu J, Lingis M, Williams RS; Rhoton-Vlasak A, Nichols WW, Fleischmann RR, Zhang W, Winn VD; MS Segal MS, Conrad KP, Baker VL. Increased Preeclampsia Risk and Reduced Aortic Compliance With In Vitro Fertilization Cycles in the Absence of a Corpus Luteum. Hypertension. 2019 Mar;73(3):640-649. PMID: 30636552
von Versen-Höynck F, Strauch, Liu J, Chi YY, Keller-Woods M, Conrad KP, Baker VL.. Effect of Mode of Conception on Maternal Serum Relaxin, Creatinine and Sodium Concentrations in an Infertile Population. Reproductive Sciences 2019, Vol. 26(3) 412-419. PMID: 29862889.
Baker VL, Brown MB, Luke B, Conrad KP. Association between oocyte number retrieved with live birth rate and birth weight: an analysis of 231,815 cycles of in vitro fertilization. Fertility and Sterility 103(4):931-8.e2, 2015. PMID: 25638421.
Seifer DB, Tal O, Wantman E, Edul P, Baker VL. Prognostic indicators of assisted reproduction technology outcomes of cycles with ultralow serum antimüllerian hormone: a multivariate analysis of over 5,000 autologous cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System database for 2012-2013. Fertility and Sterility. 2016; 105(2);385-393. PMID: 26515380.
Honors
- Reviewer of the Year, Fertility and Sterility, 10/1/17
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine Service Milestone Award, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 1/1/15
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine Star Award, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 1/1/14
- Exemplary Reviewer, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/12
- Outstanding Reviewer, Human Reproduction, 1/1/11
Lectures & Presentations
- Assisted Reproductive Technology Reporting in the United States, Invited Speaker, Israeli Fertility Association Meeting, Tel Aviv, Israel, 5/1/16
- Ethnic Differences in Response to Controlled Ovarian Stimulation and Embryo Implantation Rates, Invited Speaker, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) meeting, Geneva, Switzerland, 7/1/17
- Fertility Treatment for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Where we are and where we are going, Invited Speaker, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) meeting, Helsinki, Finland, 7/1/16
- Fresh versus Frozen Embryo Transfer, Invited Speaker, IVF Forum of International Experts, Shenzhen Wujing Hospital, 11/1/15
Memberships
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Professional Activities
- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, Executive Council, 1/1/09
- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), Vice President, 10/1/18
- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Research Committee, Chair, 1/1/10 - 12/30/15
- Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), President, 10/1/15 - 10/1/16
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10755 Falls Road, Floor 4, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-847-3835
- fax: 410-367-3314
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 410-367-3314
- fax: 410-846-3835
Expertise
Education
University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
Fellowship, 1995UCSF Medical Center
Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992Harvard Medical School
Medical Education, MD, 1988Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Graduate School, MPP, 1988Board Certifications
Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
33 ratings, 10 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
She is friendly and thorough. She goes over everything that needs to be gone over and she makes sure you understand everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr Baker is great. I had trouble finding a doctor that would treat my condition and she was willing to help me. I travel all the way from central Virginia and it is well worth it to have a doctor as caring as and helpful as Dr. Baker.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
She explained everything in detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr. Baker was very prepared for our visit. It was apparent that she read my prior medical records. She was thoughtful with her responses and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Baker is phenomenal!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Baker is always a wonderful provider to work with! She emphasizes team work and care, and ensures you feel confident in the plan of care. She is extremely supportive of concerns and questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Dr.Baker is very kind and takes her time with every appointment I've had with her. She explains things well and makes me feel heard and hopeful we will have success with IVF.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
I thoroughly enjoy Dr. Baker and appreciate every visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
This was my first appointment with Dr. Baker in preparation for IVF based on my husbands treatment with Dr. [ ] at Hopkins Urology. I cannot say enough great things about this visit and Dr. Baker in general. She was truly amazing. I feel very confident that we are in the most capable and best hands for our fertility journey with Dr. Baker and Dr. [ ] at the helm.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2024
Dr. Baker is an excellent doctor!!