Locations for Christopher Baker, MD
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Wesley Chapel
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Florida Orthopedic Institute
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Temple Terrace
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Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Expertise of Christopher Baker, MD
- Biography
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Dr. 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 has delivered more than 10 lectures nationally, has authored several book chapters and received numerous awards and accolades.
As an advocate for sports medicine and injury prevention, Dr. Baker has served as the orthopedic and sports medicine physician for the Tampa Bay Storm and has worked with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburg Panthers, World Wrestling Entertainment and the Colorado Rockies. He currently serves as the team physician for Wesley Chapel High School and Zephyrhills High School.
Dr. Baker is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Baker’s personal interests are playing golf, travel and spending time with his two young children.
- Areas Served
- Wesley Chapel, FL | Temple Terrace, FL
- Languages Spoken
- English
- Education
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University of Florida - College of Medicine
- Residencies
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Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Health System
- Fellowships
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Sports Medicine at Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas
- Board Certification
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Sports Medicine: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Ages Accepted
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ChildrenAdolescentsAdultsGeriatrics
Insurances accepted by Christopher Baker, MD
Disclaimer:
The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.
- APWU
- Aetna
- American Healthcare Alliance
- Amerigroup
- Beech Street
- CarePlus
- Corvel
- FL-Aetna Commercial (EPO, Managed Choice, PPO, HMO)
- FL-Aetna Medicare HMO/PPO
- FL-Av-Med Commercial (HMO, POS, PPO)
- FL-BCBS Blue Medicare
- FL-BCBS Comm (Bl Care HO, Bl Choice PPC, NWB, PPS)