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Dr. Champ Leroy Baker, MD

  • Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  • 53 years of experience
  • Hughston Surgical Center 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
  • (706) 494-3434

Brief Intro

Champ Baker, Jr., received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University. He completed his residency through Letterman Army Medical Center and Shriners Hospital for Children in addition to a sports medicine fellowship at the Hughston Foundation. Dr. Baker is Chairman of the Board of the Hughston Foundation and served as president of the Hughston Clinic from 1994 until 2000. Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Baker has been active in many professional societies. He has also served as the team physician for numerous local and regional athletic teams, and is currently the team physician for Columbus State University. Dr. Baker’s specialties include sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He was the recent recipient of two prestigious awards in orthopaedics, the Robert E. Leach, M.D., "Mr. Sports Medicine" Award and the George D. Rovere, M.D., Award.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

United States Army Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans - 1972

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Hughston Clinic
  • 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Meritain Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
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