Dr. Baute was born and raised in Columbus, IN. She received her bachelor of science degree from Eastern Kentucky University, where she majored in biology and minored in chemistry and psychology. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed residency at the University of Iowa-Des Moines Internal Medicine Residency Program. Her areas of interest are preventative medicine and management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and Kona, their yellow lab. Dr. Baute loves sports, especially basketball, and trying different restaurants.