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.
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 friendly atmosphere
Today was a steroid injection for my knee. I am trying to get better with my knee. I appreciate all of the advice that Dr Baker gives me and the options to help me. He really cares and tells me what options I have for the future.
Dr Baker was the epitome of empathy and grave. He listened intently and was very kind in his approach which I genuinely appreciated. Thank you ❤️
Dr baker is easy to talk to . And makes you feel that he gets it and wants to help . He grt in my book i tell people who needs a grt dr to go see him . ❤️
Wonderful doctor! Very sweet and understanding and takes really good care of his patients
Excellent Doctor! Very personable and takes the time to listen in the examination room,
My knee feels like new after the shot…
Thorough and Does not dismiss the patients' experience.
Thanks so much!!
Great Doctor!