About
Dr. Christine Baker founded Pioneer Valley Internal Medicine in Florence, MA in 2006. She earned her undergraduate degree from Smith College before attending Boston University School of Medicine. She completed both her internship and residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.
Dr. Baker specializes in internal medicine with a focus on preventive care, health screening, and coordination of care. She believes that a small practice allows her to know each patient as an individual. She leads the practice's concierge medicine program, personally overseeing enhanced access and personalized care plans for concierge members.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Smith College
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Residency
Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
Additional Training
Internship: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Baker right for?
Dr. Baker is a strong fit for adults seeking a close, ongoing relationship with their primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her focus on prevention, early screening, and coordinated specialist referrals. She works well with patients who want same-day access and direct after-hours communication for urgent concerns. Concierge membership suits those who value longer appointments and a physician who knows their full health history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Baker specializes in internal medicine, with a particular focus on preventive care, health screening, and coordination of care. She also manages post-hospital follow-up and specialist referral coordination for her patients.
Dr. Baker accepts new patients at Pioneer Valley Internal Medicine. Prospective patients can reach the practice directly to ask about availability and membership options.
Dr. Baker earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed both her internship and residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.
Dr. Baker believes a small practice allows her to know each patient as an individual. She focuses on prevention, thorough health screenings, and proactive coordination with specialists when needed.
Yes. Concierge members at Pioneer Valley Internal Medicine can reach a provider seven days a week for urgent after-hours concerns. Dr. Baker personally oversees this enhanced access for her concierge patients.
Dr. Baker coordinates specialist scheduling directly for patients dealing with life-threatening or emergent issues. She also provides timely follow-up after hospital stays, rehab, and emergency department visits.
Yes. Dr. Baker provides post-hospital follow-up for patients after hospitalizations, rehabilitation stays, and emergency department visits. This coordination is part of her concierge medicine program.
Dr. Baker treats a broad range of adult health concerns through her internal medicine practice. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, health screening, and general wellness.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026