Valerie Lynn Baker, MD, MPP
Reproductive Endocrinology and InfertilityGynecology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- 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
Johns Hopkins Physician
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.
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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.
PubMed - Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/browse/collection/57499511/?sort=date&direction=ascending
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
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- phone: 410-847-3835
- fax: 410-367-3314
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, 1995
- Residency: UCSF Medical Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, MD, 1988
- Graduate School: Kennedy School of Government, MPP, 1988
Board Certifications
- Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
37 ratings, 17 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 2/25/2026
Provider was excellent. Highly professional and efficient, but also sensitive and a good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr.Baker and her team is very very helpful,nice and good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
She was very thorough, kind and patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Best provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr.Baker is very thoughtful considerate and thorough. I had excellent care and experience with Dr.Baker and her team in the past which is why I have returned for care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr Baker is a great fertility specialist. She is great at diagnosing health problems. She does not put you in a box, instead she considers your specific health history, your specific needs. She goes above and beyond for her patients. I feel very lucky to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr. Baker was so kind and listened to everything we had to say. She was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Baker is the best doctor I've ever had! She's very knowledgeable, compassionate, and takes time to answer questions in a thorough and nuanced way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
She's always very kind and sweet when talking to me. She's easy to confide in and I trust her with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
She is very helpful and very smart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr. Baker has some of the best bedside manner I've experienced in any medical environment. She's kind, caring, engaged and present. Also, she has a natural calmness about her that makes me feel at ease. It's obvious that Dr. Baker takes the time to familiarize herself with my case before entering the room. She provides information in a professional yet accessible way. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Baker and all the doctors in the JH Fertility practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Baker is very friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. She explains everything and takes time to answer all your questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
I had seen this provider before for a saline ultrasound. She was very courteous and answered all our questions and fears
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Great, best medical team I have ever met. All very friendly and professional. Very knowledgeable. Great bedside manner. More details in the person I want to recognize section below
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr. Baker is extremely insightful when answering all my questions. She answers them directly to her best knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr. Baker was incredibly kind and considerate of my life and plans when making my treatment plans. She also explained my condition very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Baker is such an incredible physician. She is personable, kind, extremely knowledgeable, factual, honest, and provides the best guidance with one's care. She has always treated me with respect and kindness. Has always been extremely optimist In my care and to be honest when facing fertility Issues, this Is the type of person you want on just on your team, but leading your team and treatment.