Jefferson T Baer Emory Faculty
Jefferson T Baer Emory Faculty

Jefferson T Baer, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Cardiology

4.9 - 817 Ratings

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 6, Atlanta, GA 30308 +1 More Locations
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About

Dr. Baer grew up in Chapel Hill, NC, and performed his undergraduate work at UNC-Chapel Hill before going to UC-Berkeley for a master's in public health in epidemiology and biostatistics.  He came back to UNC-Chapel Hill for medical school before heading to the University of Pennsylvania for his internship and residency. He then completed his cardiology fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle where he trained with Dr. Greg Brown and Dr. John Brunzell focusing on preventive cardiology and lipidology.  After coming to Emory in 2008, he began collaborating with Dr. John Puskas and the Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery Center for Clinical Research (CRC) and participated in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network: Surgical Treatment of Ischemic Regurgitation Trial. His interest and experience with mitral regurgitation and valvular heart disease eventually lead to him becoming the medical director of the Emory University Hospital – Midtown echocardiography lab in 2019.  In 2021 he transitioned to Chief of Cardiology at Emory University Hospital - Midtown. He continues to enjoy general cardiology with a special interest in preventive cardiology, lipids, calcium scoring, premature coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. 

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2004

Locations

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast
Medical Office Tower, Fl 6
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Executive Park

1605 Chantilly Drive Northeast
Ste 301
Atlanta, GA 30324

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 817 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-12

The greatest

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-29

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-28

I've been going to Dr.Baer for many years and he is courteous, professional, and very kind and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-28

Dr. Baer is the consummate professional.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-25

very pleasant and professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Very impressed with the staff. I felt comfortable during my entire visit. He made me feel comfortable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Dr. Baer always listens attentively as I explain my current situation and is very empathetic. He treats me as an individual and with great respect.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-15

Dr. Baer is very attentive and caring

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-12

Encouraged

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-09

All good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-06

Thank you. Dr. Baer!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-03

Dr. Baer was wonderful. He listened to all my questions (of which I had many) and addressed them all. He made me feel seen.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-01

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-28

Dr Baer is great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-27

Dr Baer does an excellent job

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-12

Good very concern made app.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-06

Excellent Experience with Dr. Baer.. He gave me great diet and exercise suggestions on top of my checkup. He spent as much time as I needed to discuss everything

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-04

THis was my first visit, since my previous doctot left for private practice. I felt confident in what the doctor wanted to do concerning my care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-03

Dr Baer did a very good job of explaining my condition and treatment options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-27

From my first visit with Dr Baer I knew I had made the right decision when I left my cardiologist at Piedmont hospital. Dr Baer has been excellent in every aspect of my visits and treatment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-25

A great listener and a very good communicator.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-24

Dr. Baer is an excellent listener, very caring, and discusses all concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-24

Dr. Baer is superb! I would very highly recommend him to family & friends.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-14

LOVE Dr Baer and his entire staff!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-10

I was cared for by Dr. Baer. He carefully listened to me, folded his arms and was very attentive. I told him that I am on the hunt for vegan cheese made without coconut oil. He confirmed that same oil is not good for CAD problems. He is a lovely Dr. To have.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-10

Dr. Baer always listens

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-02

Dr Baer is very good and explains everything well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

Listens well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

Personable doctor who was efficient yet also took time to ask me questions

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-22

Always A Great Experience!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-13

I appreciated the willingness to alter my prescription for statin medication.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-08

Very efficient pleasant andProfessional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

I was very impressed with the doctor's concern toward my well being. He made it his business to study my chart to ask questions related to information within. He followed up with some statements and results found and arranged for me to have some tests done to confirm or rule out what is not up to date in MY CHART.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-30

I had a very good experience! Dr Baer was receptive and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-24

I would definitely recommend Dr. Baer and staff. 10 out of 10!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-24

Dr. Baer is a patient's dream for a doctor. Full of ideas, so knowledgeable, listens, cares, connects.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-17

Dr. Bear is an excellent doctor and so nice. Easy to talk to and discuss things with and always such great concern and detail. Very much appreciate his guidance. He is top-notch.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-17

Dr Baer is always very helpful and keeps me healthy and well informed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-16

Dr Baer is the best. He explains things in easy to understand terms. Hess true care partner, not just a provider

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-12

Asked a few questions to see if problems I was having were possible heart related. Simple answer not related. No advice on who to see.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Dr Baer is just an excellent Doctor and Person all around

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Great job

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-07

Had no problem

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-05

Dr. Baer always listens to our concerns, issues and questions He responds without judgment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-05

Dr. Baer is very professional, thorough and respectful in reviewing and responding to all your concerns as well as presenting his concerns and jointly working out a plan with you to move forward. He ensures all your issues, concerns are addressed.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-28

None bad.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-27

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-26

Perfect bed manners, human kindness and heartwarming care. I'm not going to anyone else for my care than Dr. Baer.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

DR. BEAR gave me exceptional service. Explained past test and advised future plans

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-17

Very Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-12

Dr Bear is a listener, polite, and informative. The conversation with Dr Baer is very thorough and easy to understand.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-04

Each time I have seen Dr. Baer, it has been great in all these questions. He is personable, answers mt questions, gives perspectives, asks my input, is explanatory and I do not feel rushed in my appointments with him. I am very thankful that he is my cardiologist.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-24

I've already made a recommendation

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-24

Dr. Baer is a pleasure to know. He gives background information to explain his recommendations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-22

Dr. Baer gave me the opportunity to discuss my concerns and to ask any questions that I had. He explained everything in a way that I could understand and was very kind, caring and supportive. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-22

The doctor is very professional and cordial. The doctor answers all of my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-18

Superb clinic visit in every respect!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-18

Very educational visit where everything was explained to great satisfaction.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-15

Unlike many, Dr Baer takes time to listen to concerns. One of best physicians I've ever had

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-08

Love Dr Baer. He shows genuine concern and is helpful! Smart nice man!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-04

Yes I will definitely refer anyone that needs this service to this Doctor and office.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-04

The doctor explained everything to me that I could understand. Answered my questions with understanding.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-04

Dr. Baer was fantastic! Appreciate his wisdom, insights, and explanations. Highly recommend him!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-29

I felt very confident In my doctors medical plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-28

Doctor Baer was great! Very informative and listened.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-25

Dr. Baer changed one of my BP meds with the goal to keep the systolic reading below 120mm/Hg.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-17

Dr Baer is very attentive, caring and Shows much respect to my needs as a patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-14

Dr. Baer is great!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-09

A thoughtful, comprehensive, thoroughly professional, caring visit with Dr. Baer. This is world-class cardiology and medicine at its best .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-27

Dr Baer allows a two way conversation, and is very interested in how I feel about what he's recommending. He also explains a lot and does it very well. He drew me an artery with a patch of cholesterol and explained how heart attacks happen, that really helped me understand better. He always gives me plenty of time in our conversations, and explains things very well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-26

Everyone, everything was done very well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-24

Dr. Baer is always attentive to my needs and health. Exceptional!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-22

Good experience with caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-21

Dr Baer, as always, listened to my concerns and made appropriate comments and recommendations

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-19

Taking a care team approach. Review my endocrinology care plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

Dr Baer Rocks.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-12

Dr. Baer has always been a wonderful Dr. To get along with. He included me in the care plan and gave me a choice, also cautioning what must follow if my plan did not work with the low dose statin and exercise.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-12

Dr Baer is concerned and very helpful in providing information on getting the best outcome of care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-12

Dr. Baer and team continue to serve me well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-09

Love Dr Baer

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-17

Dr Baer is wonderful. My wife, my son, and I all see him. Have also referred at least two friends to him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-16

Always Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-16

Doctor Baer was comprehensive and gave informative explanations

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-02

Great experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-02

Will definitely recommend Dr. Baer to anyone needing a cardiologist. Spoke in terms a layman could understand. He demonstrated genuine concern for my health. Took extra time to make me comfortable with my path forward. Looked at previous scan and found something.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-01

Dr. Baer is always attentive, respectful and professional.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-31

Dr. Baer is very respectful, professional and knowledgeable about our medical care. He is attentive and answers all our guestions and concerns with respect and clarity.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-23

Very good appointment the doctor was very patient and informative. I wish all my doctors were the same.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-16

Dr. Baer and I always have a brief social chat before the medical concerns. He has a great bedside manner. He always escorts me to the Staff who makes future appointments.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-07

Great job !!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-06

Dr Baer is a compassionate, knowledgable and kind physician in whom I have complete trust

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-01

Dr. Baer has been consistently great in each of my visits with him, both in the past and in this one. He, too, is personable, engaging, helpful, supportive and encouraging as he answers my questions, reviews my tests and blood work and explains what the results mean with me. He is genuinely interested in my well-being as his patient. I am very appreciative to be his patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-30

Dr Baer's professionalism and caring for me as a patient has been a tremendous privilege. I especially appreciate his pointing out to me that a medicine I was prescribed a few months ago interacts with Flecainide, a heart medication.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-26

Dr. Baer listened attentively to my situation and concerns, and explained the options, risks, and benefits involved in the treatment in simple terms which I understood. I would highly recommend him to my family, friends and anyone seeking advice.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-25

Good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-19

Dr. Baer is an excellent preventive cardiologist.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-08

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-08

Great good fine

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-01

Dr. Baer is exceptional.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-30

Dr. Baer is very attentive and listens to what I have to say. He is a pleasure to work with.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-21

I AM SO GRATEFUL TO BE A PATIENT OF DR BAER AS HE IS ALWAYS SO THOROUGH & INFORMATIVE & KIND- THANK YOU

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-21

Excellent concern. He went out of his way to look into my problem, even consulting with another MD. Considered and adjusted each of my meds

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-18

Both doctor and the nurse were great. Spending more than adequate time and exhibiting excellent courtesy and bed side manner throughout.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-12

This was my first appointment with Dr Baer, cardiologist at the 550 midtown location. This was also a visit to establish care because I had been receiving cardiology care from a physician at Piedmont hospital for the last almost 20 years. I could not have been more pleased with Dr Bayer and his staff. Specifically, Dr Baer took time listening to me and then answering my questions, reviewing my cardiac Care on my chart at Piedmont and asking me questions. All of these are things my previous cardiologist at Piedmont never did in the last 3 to 5 years. Prior to that he had been perfectly acceptable to me but at some point he had an issue with his eye and was not able to perform surgery after that and he was clearly not interested in seeing patients, at least this patient. I have some cardiac issues including an aneurysm and a leaking valve. I cannot say enough good things about Dr Baer and look forward to his continued care for my cardiology issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-07

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-28

Very Good Experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-14

Reviewed my history and suggested treatment recommendations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-12

Dr Baer was great.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-08

Dr Baer is great doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-07

Dr. Baer and his staff always go above and beyond to provide stellar care in every aspect!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-31

I have appreciated each visit with Dr. Baer! He demonstrates his knowledge, skills and discernment in answering my questions and is thorough in understanding and explaining what is needed in treatment plan. I am grateful for he being personable in my appointments with him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-28

Dr. Baer is always very talkative and mindful in explaining everything he wants me to accomplish. He always says I can call about a problem, or about B/P readings. He iis a doctor who is very easy to interact with.. Never in a hurry.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-24

I'm new to Dr Baer, only third visit. Very pleased with his experience, care, concern, approach and recommendations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-22

I really liked Dr Baar.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-18

Dr Bauer is very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-15

Dr. Baer always respond to our questions and concerns. He is very thorough, professional and respectful in his explanations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-02

Excellent explanations given for cardiac concerns. Allayed a lot of concern.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-01

He was kind and courteous even though he didn't agree that I should be examined.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-20

Great Doctor 5 star

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-20

All good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-18

Dr. BAER, listen carefully and patiently to my explanation about my issues. Having concerns about my heart issues,He ordered a PET Scan on the same day. I really appreciated him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-06

Fortunate to have Dr Baer

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-06

Every thing was excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-03

Always attentive thorough and pleasant. An excellent, competent, physician.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-28

Dr. Baer is just the best! So professional, so compassionate and kind, so knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-24

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-17

Dr,Baer is the very best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-12

I love Dr. Baer! He's so friendly, he moves at a pace that I don't feel rushed, he listens and is extremely informed. I only wish he had more office hours!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-08

First time meeting Dr. Baer; super impressed. Great doc and nice guy.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-07

Great Job

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-07

Dr.Bear was a very good listener and he answered all questions with information and options. He providedi insight into a long supposed mitral valve prolapse that was really something else. A 40 year assumption that he clarified.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-03

Dr. Baer was very professional and respectful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-30

Dr Baer was very helpful and included me in my care and making sure I understood what was the next steps in my care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-29

Very good, efficient, professional, friendly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-29

Dr. Baer is a professional provider.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-25

Dr. Baer is the best. Which is why I travel to him instead of a new cardiologist in Detroit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-23

Dr. Baer is a very good listener

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-21

Outstanding physician

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

The doctor is so approachable, friendly, and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Great physician!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-29

My experience was very good .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-29

Dr. Baer is great! My insurance has changed and he is now out of network, but I will pay a premium just to continue to see him. With great confidence, I have recommended him to others. He is simply the best and I appreciate him and his team so much!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-25

I would definitely recommend Dr Baer

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-20

Dr Baer is a wonderful MD, he is engaged, focused and concerned for his patients' well-being.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-17

Excellent excellent excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-17

Outstanding physician

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-31

Dr Baer was thorough, professional and gentle.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-29

Dr Baer was his customary good natured ,competent self

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-25

Dr Baer very patient & thorough. Highly recommend

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-24

Recommend, yes.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-20

Dr Baer is golden!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-15

Dr Baer answered all my several questions with patience, precision and stellar Bedside Manner. Thank you so very much.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-14

Dr became visibly upset when I told him I had sought a second opinion since I have not gotten a diagnosis in 6 months since first visit

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-08

Dr. Baer is exceptional. He is a great communicator and is extremely professional while being sincere and approachable about my care options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-06

Great care and concern

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-05

Dr Baer is the best !

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-30

Great No Complaints

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-26

Great Experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-10

Dr. Beer is a caring, careful, and collaborative physician. He described treatment options clearly along with an easy to understand risk benefit assessment. He encouraged me to make my own decision on next steps.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-10

Discussed current medications and results of recent blood work and echocardiogram. Discussed echo changes over the last three years. Advised to continue using current medication, annual echo and defer any valve replacement until absolutely necessary. Advised me to monitor my own physical activity and focus on reducing my body weight. Also referred my high calcium level condition to my PCP. I agreed.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-08

It seemed that he had a hard time understanding my concerns. I know he's a Doctor, but it seems to me that he lacks human quality.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-04

Dr . Baer was very informative in regards to care plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-03

Dr Baer took time to answer my question.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-30

Dr. Baer and his staff were absolutely AMAZING!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-29

Dr Baer is terrific! First time patient and he was very patient, listened very well, and answered all my questions and made a recommendation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-25

Great experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-23

Very professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-15

Dr. Baer took ample time to discuss my case and laid out strategies for the future

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-15

Incredible doctor. Down to earth, patient oriented, well informed & kind

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-14

Dr. Baer is very thorough and attentive to all issues and concerns.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Univ of WA Medical Center, Cardiology, 2008
  • Residency: Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania, Internal Medicine, 2004
  • Internship: Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania, Internal Medicine, 2002
  • Medical Education: University of NC at Chapel Hill, School of Med, MD, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography, National Board of Echocardiography, 2014
  • Nuclear Cardiology, Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement, 2013
  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004