Dr. Baker graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1999. In 2007, he completed specialist training in Endocrinology before undertaking a PhD in type 2 diabetes and dietary interventions through the University of Melbourne, completing in 2012. He is a Consultant Endocrinologist and General Physician at Austin Health and lectures for the University of Melbourne and Royal Australasian College of Physicians. He has been involved with FSHD Global since 2010 and was part of the working group for the FSHD Clinical Practice Recommendations published in 2016.