Jennifer K. Baxter, M.D.

Education and Training:
I am a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. I earned my Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry after receiving my Bachelor's degree in biochemistry/molecular biology from Hamilto...

Education and Training:
I am a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. I earned my Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry after receiving my Bachelor's degree in biochemistry/molecular biology from Hamilton College. I completed my Pediatric internship and residency at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Following residency, I was selected to serve as Pediatric Chief Resident of the University of Rochester Pediatric Residency Program where I was involved in the teaching and supervision of pediatric residents. Prior to joining Perinton Pediatrics, I worked as a pediatrician at the Golisano Children’s Hospital Pediatric Practice.

Philosophy:
I value the importance of building strong relationships with children and their families to help each child reach their fullest potential. Excellent health care requires a partnership where all voices are valued and heard - it is my goal to engage in shared decision-making that includes both the child and their parents/guardians in determining a medical plan that is appropriate, understood, and agreed upon. I am interested in helping children and their families understand the details of their health care, as well as providing education in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner so children can gradually take ownership of their health care to prepare them for when they transition to being an adult.

Special Interests:
My interests include providing general pediatric care and preventative care to patients from birth through adolescence. I enjoy assisting breastfeeding parents with achieving their breastfeeding goals and helping new parents navigate the adventure of parenthood.

On a Personal Note:
I enjoy spending time with my husband and son outdoors - we love going to the beach, spending time in the finger lakes, and hiking or taking walks in parks. Most days, you can find me on a local playground. I also play on a local ultimate frisbee team.

Honors and Awards:
Hoekelman Award (June 2022) – presented to the graduating resident who holds the greatest promise for success as a primary care practitioner.

Certificate of Completion of the CARE (Community Health and Advocacy Resident Education) track (June 2022)– Advocacy project: Improving Education and Access to Breastfeeding in Minority Populations of Rochester.

Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Scholar (Aug 2020): Awarded for an advocacy project aimed at reducing racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in maternal and child health outcomes with regards to breastfeeding by working with local breastfeeding advocates and improving physician education on breastfeeding.