William Blake Baker

Background

Baker, William Blake was born on March 14, 1928 in Eastman, Georgia, United States. Son of Shirley Adolphus and Elva Elaine (Bell) Baker.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Yale University, 1949; Doctor of Medicine, U. Washington, 1953.

Career

Special training in dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1953-1960; chief of dermatology, Group Health Corporation, Seattle, 1960-1961; senior clinical instructor, U. Washington, Seattle, 1961-1964; assistant clinical professor, U. Washington, Seattle, 1964-1968; associate clinical professor, U. Washington, Seattle, 1968-1972; clinical professor, U. Washington, Seattle, since 1972; director clinical training/dermatology residency, U. Washington, Seattle, 1964-1990; chief dermatology, Harborview-King County Medical Center, Seattle, 1964-1988; private practice dermatology, Minor & James Group, Seattle, since 1960; president of the board directors, Minor & James Group, Seattle, 1982-1984. Board directors Seattle Psoriasis Treatment Center, 1976-1995, secretary, 1986-1995.

Achievements

• William Blake Baker has been listed as a noteworthy Dermatologist, dermatopathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Precinct committeeman Republican Party, Seattle, 1965-1966, Mercer Island, 1968-1969. Served to lieutenant commander United States Navy, 1954-1957, Korea, Japan. Fellow American Academy Dermatology, American Society Dermatopathology, American Society Dermatologic Surgery.

Member Seattle Dermatologic Society (president 1962-1972), Puget Sound Dermatopathology Society (president 1976-1984), King County Medical Society.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, hiking, small boats, sculpting.

Connections

Married Velma Nadine Metzger, March 17, 1951 (divorced 1978). Children: Carol Elaine, Jennifer Susan, Theodore Emerson, Elizabeth Ann, Mark William. Married Erna Elisabeth Langer, February 10, 1979 (divorced December 30, 1994).

Father:

Shirley Adolphus Baker

Mother:

Elva Elaine (Bell) Baker

Spouse:

Erna Elisabeth Langer

Spouse:

Velma Nadine Metzger

child:

Mark William Baker

child:

Carol Elaine Baker

child:

Theodore Emerson Baker

child:

Jennifer Susan Baker

child:

Elizabeth Ann Baker