Posted on April - 03 - 2010
My job: Shifting to a cosmetic focus
Matt Woo/The Commercial Appeal
Adam Baker is a physician and owner of Dermatology Realm Medical and Cosmetic, 2120 Merchant’s Row, Suite 2, in Germantown.
The details
First job: “I delivered and baked cookies with Cookies By Design in Nashville.”
Most recent job: Physician and owner of Dermatology Realm Medical and Cosmetic.
Career highlights: “We added liposuction (surgery) a year and a half ago. It was an exciting shift in focus from a medical focus to a cosmetic one.”
Most satisfying career moment: “When I finished paying off the guy I bought the practice from or when I moved to Germantown.”
Career advice: “Pursue what you are passionate about, but try to stay well-rounded. Don’t neglect to try new things.”
Person I most admire: “My peers who will take time off from work to help people in places like Haiti or go on medical missions.”
Hobbies: “I love the Memphis Tigers, and I love to play poker.”
Last book read: “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan.
Favorite film: “Anything science-fiction.”
Where is your favorite vacation spot: “At the lake house in Pentwater, Mich.”
What is something about yourself that most people don’t know about you: “I’d love to work in an Apple store. I’m what you call an Apple fanboy.”
Change I would like to see: “I would like to get more involved with more nonprofits such as Hopeworks.”
Resume
Company: Dermatology Realm Medical and Cosmetic is a cosmetic laser surgery center in Germantown. The center is located at 2120 Merchant’s Row, Suite 2.
Date of birth: July 15, 1975
Education: Baker earned his undergraduate degree from Lipscomb University and went to University Tennessee Memphis for medical school and residency.
Personal: Married to Rachel and they have three children, Laura Beth, Kessler and Wilson
Civic involvement: A volunteer with Hopeworks and Highland Street Church.
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