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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Waited 1 1/2 hours because they had me as a no show when I checked in 30 minutes early. Dr. Baker was very good.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Baker is very professional and caring. I am 90 years old. I feel like Dr. Baker is a link to my life. I hope I don’t have to live without him. Thank you dr. Baker.III
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Great Dr with wealth of experience. Very personable and puts you at ease. Provides honest assessment and expectation management post op
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
My care under his supervision has been top notch! Dr Baker is very thorough and provides quality care.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Not real friendly
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Explained his findings clearly and answered my questions and concerns.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Sort of snapped at me at first but then got ok. Explained things very well
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Great visit
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Great communication!
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very professional, direct and to the point. Still assessing the treatment plan. Definite improvement, working for increased mobility.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
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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
Waited 1 1/2 hours because they had me as a no show when I checked in 30 minutes early. Dr. Baker was very good.
Dr. Baker is very professional and caring. I am 90 years old. I feel like Dr. Baker is a link to my life. I hope I don’t have to live without him. Thank you dr. Baker.III
Great Dr with wealth of experience. Very personable and puts you at ease. Provides honest assessment and expectation management post op
My care under his supervision has been top notch! Dr Baker is very thorough and provides quality care.
Not real friendly
Explained his findings clearly and answered my questions and concerns.
Sort of snapped at me at first but then got ok. Explained things very well
Great visit
Great communication!
Very professional, direct and to the point. Still assessing the treatment plan. Definite improvement, working for increased mobility.