Orthopedics, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Columbus, Phenix City, LaGrange
Most recent review: 5 days ago
New
4.9
548 Ratings
210 Comments
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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Just feel brushed away
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very good visit with Dr. Baker. He and staff very nice. I will be back. 😋
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent Doctor, PA, and staff.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Did my rotator cuff repair and I had absolutely no pain afterwards. Fantastic experience!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
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
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
I love his staff and the care he shows . Amazing doctor!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful personality good Dr. Behavioral.
(3 weeks 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 month ago)
Apr-2026
Awesome he tries to found the problem
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very Engaged in our issues and direct on the planned approach.
Very easy to talk to and welcomed our conversation.
(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
Just feel brushed away
Very good visit with Dr. Baker. He and staff very nice. I will be back. 😋
Excellent Doctor, PA, and staff.
Did my rotator cuff repair and I had absolutely no pain afterwards. Fantastic experience!
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.