Charlotte Johnson Baker

Dr. Charlotte Johnson Baker (March 30, 1855 – October 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.

For the artist, see Charlotte Johnson Wahl.
Dr. Charlotte Johnson Baker
"A Woman of the Century"
Born(1855-03-30)March 30, 1855
Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 31, 1937(1937-10-31) (aged 82)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Alma materVassar College
University of Michigan
Scientific career
InstitutionsSt. Joseph's Hospital
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