After AFI, his boyhood friend from Denver, writer/producer John Wells,
hired him in to write for China Beach (1988) (1988-1991). After a stint there, he
enrolled at Harvard medical school.
Graduated from Harvard Medical School. (1996)
Father Sylvan Bernard Baer was a surgeon. Mother was Arlette Jean Goldberg.
Pediatric intern, Childrens Hospital, East Hollywood,
California, USA. (2001)
Besides medical degree, also holds master's degrees in education and
sociology from Harvard.
Made several documentaries, worked as science reporter for Cleveland TV
station, and then attended American Film Institute in Los
Angeles.
Joined John Wells again, as writer on ER (1994) while he completed his
internship in L.A. hospital.
Eldest of six children: Neal Aaron, Simmie Ann, Daniel Jay (married to
Jennifer Zaph), David Alan (married to Ann Wright and father of Rachel
Zoe), Bryan Gordon (married to Linda Levy and father of Ethan
Michael and Rebecca Sophia) and William Ian.