Dr. Christopher Baker is board certified in orthopedics by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction. With a focus on patient education, Dr. Baker works with patients to ensure they fully understand their orthopedic options and outcomes.
Dr. Christopher Baker is board certified in orthopedics by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction. With a focus on patient education, Dr. Baker works with patients to ensure they fully understand their orthopedic options and outcomes.
Dr. Christopher Baker is board certified in orthopedics by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction. With a focus on patient education, Dr. Baker works with patients to ensure they fully understand their orthopedic options and outcomes. Dr. Baker’s additional training in ultrasound imaging allows him to care for patients who have MRI contraindications due to pacemakers, foreign metal in their bodies or severe claustrophobia.
As an expert in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine, Dr. Baker continues to drive research and innovation in shoulder and knee replacement surgery. He has traveled nationally and internationally lecturing and educating physicians all over the world in new surgical techniques. Dr. Baker is also a lead investigator in multiple research studies and is published in peer reviewed journals.
As an advocate for sports medicine and injury prevention, he currently serves as the orthopedic and sports medicine team physician for multiple high schools in Pasco and Hillsborough County. He has also cared for the Tampa Bay Storm and has worked with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Rockies.
Dr. Baker is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Dr. Baker’s personal interests include playing golf, traveling and spending time with his wife and two young children.
Dr Baker is the best! He is always detailed in his explanations and supportive of the patient. Answers all questions and doesn’t make you feel like a number.
Understanding and knowledgeable doctor
Dr. Baker is a talented professional and he has helped me a lot with my knee pain.
Dr Baker operated on my left shoulder 7 years ago and did an excellent job. I was pleased to hear today, that he doesn't want to operate on my right shoulder until we've tried some physical therapy first.
Dr.Baker is honest, knowledgeable, and very upfront, he has a wonderful personality, and a caring heart, I would recommend Dr. Baker to anyone.
Efficienct, pleasant and Knowledgeable. Emily his PA was great, office staff nice
I need to know what Dr. Baker meant when he asked me “Who diagnosed you with arthritis?” Does that mean that he thinks that my trouble is muscle weakness and not arthritis? Please let me know.
Excellent first impression Dr Baker was very professional and caring along with his staff.I’m very glad i chose florida orthopedic institute
Very pleasant Dr and explains things in plain English .
On time & his assistant was terrific.