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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Very knowledgeable and personable! Would recommend to anyone!
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
My visit went good. He addressed the problem and he did a thorough exam.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very good doctor and he listens to your concerns.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Outstanding.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Compassionate care oriented toward my goals. Very honest, which was superbly helpful. Highly recommend.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Baker is extremely compassionate and listens to everything you have to say and then makes what he thinks will be the best decision for you. He also offers a backup plan if the first plan doesn’t work. He is willing to go above and beyond to heal you.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great job. Very informative.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great Doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Baker did a great job
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Pleasant, appropriate exam, clear recommendations. Professional appearance
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-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
Very knowledgeable and personable! Would recommend to anyone!
My visit went good. He addressed the problem and he did a thorough exam.
Very good doctor and he listens to your concerns.
Outstanding.
Compassionate care oriented toward my goals. Very honest, which was superbly helpful. Highly recommend.
Dr. Baker is extremely compassionate and listens to everything you have to say and then makes what he thinks will be the best decision for you. He also offers a backup plan if the first plan doesn’t work. He is willing to go above and beyond to heal you.
Great job. Very informative.
Great Doctor
Dr Baker did a great job
Pleasant, appropriate exam, clear recommendations. Professional appearance