Orthopedics, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Columbus, Phenix City, LaGrange
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
621 Ratings
242 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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Good
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Love Dr. Baker! He’s patient and listens and cares!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Baker has been great to me and taken very good care of me.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent Doctor - very professional, confident, and excellent communicator
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Through and supportive
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He is the BEST!!!! He tells it how is!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Fast, efficient and thorough! Very pleased with the attention and care of the staff ahead of my visit with Dr Baker.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Wonderful service fast and prompt very good service
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Professional and courteous. Listened carefully. Did appropriate physical exam. Explained possible diagnoses and offered options for further evaluation and treatment.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Baker explains the process and procedures very clearly.
(1 month ago)
Jul-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
Good
Love Dr. Baker! He’s patient and listens and cares!
Dr. Baker has been great to me and taken very good care of me.
Excellent Doctor - very professional, confident, and excellent communicator
Through and supportive
He is the BEST!!!! He tells it how is!!!
Fast, efficient and thorough! Very pleased with the attention and care of the staff ahead of my visit with Dr Baker.
Wonderful service fast and prompt very good service
Professional and courteous. Listened carefully. Did appropriate physical exam. Explained possible diagnoses and offered options for further evaluation and treatment.
Dr Baker explains the process and procedures very clearly.