Dr. Champ L. Baker III, M.D. earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Baker completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Baker board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His specialties include arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine with a special interest in cartilage restoration.
Dr. Champ L. Baker III, M.D. earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Baker completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Baker board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His specialties include arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine with a special interest in cartilage restoration.
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For the first time that I found a Dr that tell the patient what is really wrong with them very good and very understanding I l like him
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
I love his staff and the care he shows . Amazing doctor!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful personality good Dr. Behavioral.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very thorough and efficient; good at explaining options. Dr. Leatherwood, Spirts Fellow, also was a good diagnostician and was very personable.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Awesome he tries to found the problem
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very Engaged in our issues and direct on the planned approach.
Very easy to talk to and welcomed our conversation.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Good explanation of my pain and was clear and obvious of it
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I feel truly blessed to have him as my doctor. He is professional, respectful, and takes the time to listen.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Baker provided percise information on what the issue is with my knee and the next steps to fix it.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Baker was incredibly professional, compassionate, and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. I felt well cared for and highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
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GOC - LaGrange
107 Calumet Center Rd LaGrange, GA 30240
GOC - Columbus
6262 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31909
HMG - Surgery Center
6262 Veterans Parkway Unit B Columbus, GA 31909
AOC - Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
4401 River Chase Drive Phenix City, AL 36867
Dr. Champ L. Baker III, M.D. earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta before going on to complete his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Prior to joining the Hughston Clinic, Dr. Baker completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and worked on the medical staff of the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, and Depaul University. Dr. Baker was granted the Certificate of added Qualification in Sports Medicine in 2012 by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and re-certified in 2019. He is currently the head team physician for the Central High School Red Devils in Phenix City, AL, Pacelli High School Vikings in Columbus, GA, and the head team physician for the Columbus State University Cougars.
Dr. Baker is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His specialties include arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine with a special interest in cartilage restoration.
Dr. Baker’s Specialties Include: - Cartilage Restoration - Sports Medicine - Arthroscopic Surgery
For the first time that I found a Dr that tell the patient what is really wrong with them very good and very understanding I l like him
I love his staff and the care he shows . Amazing doctor!
Wonderful personality good Dr. Behavioral.
Very thorough and efficient; good at explaining options. Dr. Leatherwood, Spirts Fellow, also was a good diagnostician and was very personable.
Awesome he tries to found the problem
Very Engaged in our issues and direct on the planned approach. Very easy to talk to and welcomed our conversation.
Good explanation of my pain and was clear and obvious of it
I feel truly blessed to have him as my doctor. He is professional, respectful, and takes the time to listen.
Dr Baker provided percise information on what the issue is with my knee and the next steps to fix it.
Dr. Baker was incredibly professional, compassionate, and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. I felt well cared for and highly recommend him.