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
Dr. Baker is a great doctor... Easy to talk to and doesn't rush. Highly recommend!!
Great experience, listened and really understood where I was coming from
Dr. Baker took the time to carefully explain my options, along with the pros and cons of these options. Very professional, to the point, and professional.
Amazing doctor
Great attitude and service. However I'm going to get a second opinion to make sure all is well and that we didn't miss anything.
Pleasant, kind, professional
Dr. Baker is an excellent physician. He’s simply the best surgeon I know. I’ve had the unfortunate opportunity to be under his care twice and each time he’s gotten me back where I needed to be.
Exceptional doctor!
I have seen Dr Bakers father and his son is just as knowledgeable and compassionate as his father is . I was treated with dignity and respect and he took the time to answer any questions I had . Great bedside manner . He is also my husbands doctor and did his knee and shoulder repair.
Efficient, polite, not condescending.