Our Patient Care Coordinator

Miriam Baker, J.D., M.P.P. has been serving as Riverside’s Executive Medical Director and Patient Care Coordinator since 2009.  She joined the Riverside family with the goal of assuring that the excellent clinical care that Riverside patients receive is matched with equally exemplary service.  This role encompasses all aspects of patient service ranging from ensuring that all doctors and staff are trained in the specific and unique touch of dealing with an ill child in their time of need, to scheduling patients for the prenatal/child-raising classes hosted by Riverside Pediatrics.  Miriam does a superb job making sure that your experience with Riverside, whether your child is sick or well, is as pleasant as possible. 

Miriam received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Washington D.C., where she met her husband and Riverside pediatrician Dr. Zeyad Baker.  She then went on to Harvard University in Cambridge, MA where she earned her Master’s in Public Policy, followed by her Law Degree from The George Washington University Law School in Washington D.C.  Miriam has applied her Ivy League education and background in policy making towards establishing an unparalleled culture of “our patients come first!” at Riverside Medical Group.  Thanks to this continuing endeavor Miriam’s efforts have resulted in Riverside being recognized as the leader in its field across all patient care categories. 

Miriam welcomes input from Riverside’s parents on any and all aspects of patient care. 

Miriam can be reached at (201)774-0149 at any time.