Thomas J. Baker, PA

Tom Baker is a board-certified physician assistant (PA-C) specializing in family medicine at Intermountain Health's West Valley Clinic in West Valley, Utah. He supports patients in West Valley City, Magna, Kearns, South Salt Lake, and surrounding communities treating acute illness and injuries, and more. His clinical interests include hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, sports injuries, and men's health. He also performs a range of in-office procedures, including laceration repair, abscess drainage, large joint injections, skin biopsies, cerumen removal, and more.

As a provider Tom has experienced that the best way to treat patients is to empower them with an understanding of their disease process. He does this by utilizing shared decision-making so his patients have a voice in their treatment. He believes evidence-based medicine should always be utilized in medical decision-making.

Tom strives to build strong relationships with his patients and taking the time to understand their lives and individual needs. He is committed to working together with each patient to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Originally from North Ogden, Utah, Tom enjoys spending time outside of work with his family, camping, biking, hiking, and skiing.

Conditions Treated

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Hyperlipidemia
• Asthma
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Men's health

Procedures Performed

• Laceration repair
• Abscess draining
• Large joint injections
• Skin biopsy
• Cerumen removal