Charlotte Johnson Baker

Also known as Charlotte LeBreton Johnson Baker, Charlotte LeBreton Johnson, Charlotte Baker

Charlotte Johnson Baker was an American physician who was the first woman to practice medicine in San Diego, California. She practiced obstetrics and gynecology at St. Joseph's Hospital, where her husband, Fred Baker, MD, was a general practitioner. The Bakers were the first husband-and-wife physicians in San Diego.

Occupation: physician, gynecologist, obstetrician, botanical collector
Citizenship: United States
Born: March 30, 1855
Died: October 31, 1937

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Dr. Charlotte Johnson Baker (March 30, 1855October 31, 1937) was an American physician who was the first woman to practice medicine in San Diego, California. She practiced obstetrics and gynecology at St. Joseph's Hospital, where her husband, Fred Baker, MD, was a general practitioner. The Bakers were the first husband-and-wife physicians in San Diego. Early life and education Baker was born Charlotte Le Breton Johnson in Newburyport, Massachusetts on March 30, 1855. She graduated from Newburyport High School in 1872, and spent a year teaching before enrolling in Vassar College in 1873. During this time, she was an instructor in gymnastics. Baker earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar in 1877. In the fall of 1879, she enrolled in medical school at the University of Michigan. She earned her Doctor of Medicine in 1881.

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Also known as Charlotte LeBreton Johnson Baker, Charlotte LeBreton Johnson, Charlotte Baker

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About Charlotte Johnson Baker

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