Dr. Champ Baker III, MD
Dr. Champ Baker III, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, GA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital and Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909Make an Appointment
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About Me
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Champ L. Baker, III MD, 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...read more
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
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Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1972
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1013% higher than the national average
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home - Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
96%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% higher than the national average
94%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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