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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Excellent service. Thank you!
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Wonderful. He took the time to talk about what was wrong and came up with a plan to help me.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Amazing doctor! I was a patient of his probably 10-12 years ago. Took my daughter to see him for an injury she had and he remembered me and what I saw him for. He is so kind. Very good with my teenager. Made her feel super comfortable. We love Doc Baker!
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Baker is very thorough and an excellent physician! Highly recommend!
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Always thorough with exam and answering questions, as well as explaining what happens next.
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Listens and gets it done to benfit me the patient and uofront about your needs
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Knowledgeable, Courteous, Compassionate !
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very nice visit was short and friendly
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Great
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Great doctor!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-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
Excellent service. Thank you!
Wonderful. He took the time to talk about what was wrong and came up with a plan to help me.
Amazing doctor! I was a patient of his probably 10-12 years ago. Took my daughter to see him for an injury she had and he remembered me and what I saw him for. He is so kind. Very good with my teenager. Made her feel super comfortable. We love Doc Baker!
Dr. Baker is very thorough and an excellent physician! Highly recommend!
Always thorough with exam and answering questions, as well as explaining what happens next.
Listens and gets it done to benfit me the patient and uofront about your needs
Knowledgeable, Courteous, Compassionate !
Very nice visit was short and friendly
Great
Great doctor!