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
Easy to talk to. Answered all my questions. I am confident he will repair my injury.
He’s the best…period!
Excellent. Exceptional doctor Dr. Baker.
Although he explained the x-rays well, he seemed distracted and disinterested—like he had other things he’d rather be doing! Somewhat disappointing from previous interactions (pre-pandemic) with Hughston Clinic physicians!
He listened well and went over what I was feeling in the pain and how it may be caused and mapped out a plan. My nerve testing was set up within an hour of my check out.
Dr. Baker lll and Dr. Goodrich was very kind and helpful they listened me and explained my xrays and treatment. Gina was very helpful also. The xray department was also very kind tonight I am filling lots better
Very helpful with seeing what is going on with my shoulder.
Dr. Baker listened carefully to my symptoms, and included me in making decisions. He thoroughly explained the results of the MRI, too.
Great doctor!!!!
Awesome surgeon!!