Christopher E. Baker MD

Dr. Baker is board certified in orthopedics by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained 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 , Dr. Baker served as the orthopedic and sports medicine physician for the Tampa Bay Storm, Wesley 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 preventionChapel High School and Zephyrhills High School, and has worked with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburg Panthers, World Wrestling Entertainment and the Colorado Rockies. 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.