Dr. Baker Henson, DO is a board-certified General, Bariatric, and Advanced Robotic Surgeon affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Surgical Specialists.
Dedicated to minimally invasive techniques and compassionate care, Dr. Henson specializes in weight loss surgery, complex hernia repair, and general surgery to help you return to your healthiest life.
As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Dr. Henson approaches surgical care with a unique, comprehensive philosophy. He understands that successful outcomes rely not just on treating a specific symptom, but on optimizing your overall health, nutrition, and lifestyle.
He takes the time to listen to his patients, thoroughly explaining their conditions and walking them through their treatment options. Whether he is performing a life-changing bariatric procedure or a routine gallbladder removal, his goal is to provide the safest, most effective care tailored exactly to your needs.
Outside of the operating room, Dr. Henson enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, and traveling. He is also deeply passionate about global health and volunteers his surgical expertise in Malawi, Africa, in partnership with Access Health Africa.
Dr. Henson utilizes state-of-the-art robotic technology to perform complex operations through incisions roughly the size of a dime. This minimally invasive approach offers patients significantly less pain, minimal scarring, and a much faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
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Comprehensive weight loss solutions including Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass procedures.
Learn More →Advanced robotic and laparoscopic repair for hiatal, ventral, umbilical, and inguinal hernias.
Learn More →Expert, minimally invasive treatment for colon cancer, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, and fistulas.
Learn More →Minimally invasive gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) and other abdominal conditions.
Learn More →Expert surgical management and excision of melanoma, lipomas, and other soft tissue masses.
Learn More →⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Rated Care
"Dr. Henson and his team at Atrium Health are phenomenal. He explained my gastric bypass thoroughly and the post-op care was excellent. Highly recommend!"
"Had a robotic hernia repair done by Dr. Henson. Recovery was exactly as he described. Very professional and caring surgeon."