Experts and Seminars

Bariatric Experts and Seminars

John W. Baker, M.D., F.A.C.S. Bariatric & General Surgeon

John W. Baker, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board certified, Bariatric and General Surgeon, in solo practice in Little Rock, AR since 1992. He currently is the Secretary-Treasurer of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS). He has worked on the Professional Liability, Standards and Research Committees of the ASBS as well. He also participates in the International Bariatric Surgery Registry (IBSR) and is on its Medical Advisory Committee. He is the Co-Director of the Bariatric surgical line at Baptist Health as well as the Medical Director for the Baptist Health Medical Weight Management Program. He has been involved in bariatric surgery for 14 ½ years.

The Arkansas State Medical Board asked him to chair a committee to establish a list of complications for mandated informed consent for gastric Bypass pursuant to Act 1356 of the Arkansas General assembly of 2003. He has worked as a peer reviewer for Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care.

Dr. Baker completed a six year accelerated MD program through LSUMC –Shreveport in 1983. He completed his General Surgery training in 1988 at LSU Hospital in Shreveport. He was Chief Administrative resident from 1987-88. He is a member of American Society for Bariatric Surgery, IFSO, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, ASPEN, and the Arkansas State Medical Society.

Mark R. Gibbs, M.D., F.A.C.S. Bariatric & General Surgeon

Dr. Mark Gibbs was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. After graduating from Baylor University, he attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He completed general surgery residency programs at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas and the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dr. Gibbs is a board certified surgeon and co-director of the BAPTIST HEALTH Bariatric program. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, and the Pulaski County Medical Society.

Dr. Gibbs has been in private practice in Little Rock since 1986 and began devoting a large portion of his practice to Bariatric surgery in the mid 1990s. As an advanced laparoscopic surgeon, he has traveled the country teaching other surgeons the laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure.

Lauren Hill, RN, ET, Bariatric Program Line Manager

"Quality, commitment and a steadfast desire to provide the best, most up-to-date care possible for the bariatric patient is what led us to our Bariatric Center of Excellence designation. Having had bariatric surgery myself many years ago has given me a unique perspective in providing care for these patients. We strive to make life longer, healthier and more fulfilling for the morbidly obese patient."

Bariatric Seminars:

There are several seminars held throughout the year to discuss all of the benefits and potential side effects of bariatric surgery. For the next seminar times, call the offices of doctors Gibbs or Baker:

Dr. John W. Baker - 501-221-9175
Dr. Mark R. Gibbs - 501-227-9080

You are welcome to bring your support person with you, but please do not bring any children less than twelve years old. This is an adult meeting.