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Champ L. Baker III, MD

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics

Orthopedics, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine

Columbus, Phenix City, LaGrange

Most recent review: 1 week ago Recent
4.9
626 Ratings
245 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.

4.9
626 Ratings
245 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.

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Friendly and very thorough evaluating my shoulder. Most pleasant medical visit in a long time.

(1 week ago) Sep-2026

I rated this visit 1/5. I waited about an hour, which honestly wasn’t an issue because I assumed the doctor was taking time with his patients. Unfortunately, that wasn’t my experience. I left with the exact same knowledge I came in with—and still in excruciating pain. He asked what I expected from the visit: RELIEF, or at least guidance on how to get some. Tips for sleeping, movements to avoid, ways to alleviate the pain, or even an explanation of what type of injury might be suspected. Instead, he seemed rushed, positioning himself to leave while I was asking questions. The only plan was therapy, which is fine but what does therapy consist of, how often or for how long? NO ANSWER. No real suggestions for managing severe pain that is affecting mobility and daily functioning. I wasn’t expecting a miracle. I expected compassion, education, and a plan. I got none of those. Sadly, AI has given me more useful guidance—I should’ve paid them for the visit.

(1 week ago) Sep-2026

Dr. Baker discussed a variety of options for me along with his recommendations and we built a careplan that meets my needs.

(1 week ago) Sep-2026

Good

(3 weeks ago) Aug-2026

Love Dr. Baker! He’s patient and listens and cares!

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Dr. Baker has been great to me and taken very good care of me.

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Excellent Doctor - very professional, confident, and excellent communicator

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Through and supportive

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

He is the BEST!!!! He tells it how is!!!

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Fast, efficient and thorough! Very pleased with the attention and care of the staff ahead of my visit with Dr Baker.

(2 months ago) Jul-2026
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