Dr. Omar Baker Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

Jersey City, NJ, February 22, 2016 (Newswire.com) - ​​​​​​​Dr. Omar Baker, Chief Quality & Safety Officer, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, Director of Performance Improvement, Riverside Pediatric and Medical Group, has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. Dr. Baker​ has been chosen as a Distinguished Doctor™ based on peer reviews and ratings, numerous recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Dr. Baker​ outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, recognitions, and career longevity. He received his undergraduate degree in 2004 and medical degree in 2008 from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He completed a residency in pediatric medicine at New York University Medical Center in New York City. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

"We see Riverside as one of the best organizations in the entire northeast and hopefully nationally. Transforming the way healthcare is delivered, with the best quality care, the most access, while containing and cutting costs in the healthcare system. That's our ultimate goal. We see our organization doubling in size with over 250 physicians, over 100 locations, and being something more scalable throughout the country."

Omar Baker, M.D., FAAP, Chief Quality & Safety Officer, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, Director of Performance ImprovementRiverside Pediatric and Medical Group

A dedicated physician, Dr. Baker​ brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and in particular, to his area of expertise, pediatrics. When asked why he decided to pursue a career in medicine, Dr. Baker​ said:

"I grew up alongside my father, a high risk pediatrician and I looked at being a physician as a great way to impact, affect, and provide for as many people as possible."

As a thought-leader in his field, Dr. Baker has received numerous awards and recognitions over the course of his career. He received the Award of Excellence during his residency and was named the Inpatient Resident of the Year in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, he was named one of NJ Favorite Kids' Docs by New Jersey Family each year from 2010 to 2015, and he received the Patients' Choice Award each year from 2010 to 2015. He was also named one of the Top 10 Pediatrician in state of NJ by Rate MD, and is one of Health Grades' top rated Pediatricians.

Dedicated to his practice and his patients, Dr. Baker envisions continuing his precocious success. In the coming years he looks forward to growing the size and scope of Riverside. He noted

"We see Riverside as one of the best organizations in the entire northeast and hopefully nationally. Transforming the way healthcare is delivered, with the best quality care, the most access, while containing and cutting costs in the healthcare system. That’s our ultimate goal. We see our organization doubling in size with over 250 physicians, over 100 locations, and being something more scalable throughout the country."

Dr. Baker currently serves as the Director of Clinical Practices & Quality Control at Riverside Pediatric and Medical Group in Jersey City, NJ. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons.

For more information, visit  Dr. Baker​'s profile on the Expert Network here: http://expertnetwork.co/members/omar-baker,-md,-faap/191cf39e28853777

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The Expert Network has written this news release with approval and/or contributions from  Dr. Omar Baker. The Expert Network is an invitation-only reputation management service that is dedicated to helping professionals stand out, network, and gain a competitive edge. The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.