Overview
Dr. Baker earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He then remained at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Baker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has over nine years of experience.Dr. Baker specializes in orthopedic trauma and complex fracture care including pelvis and acetabular fractures, peri-articular fractures of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. As well as post-traumatic deformity, nonunion, malunion, and reconstructive surgery.His special interests include pelvis and acetabular fractures, tibial plateau fractures, and circular (Ilizarov) and spatial frame techniques.In his spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with family, weight lifting, Crossfit, golf, and mountaineering.
Dr. Baker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Compartment Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Baker is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
242 King Ave, Suite 130, Athens, GA 30606
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew P. Baker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew P. Baker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew P. Baker by calling their office at 706-613-5880. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew P. Baker a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew P. Baker is classified as an Advanced expert for Hip Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Matthew P. Baker specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew P. Baker is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Cellulitis, and Peptic Ulcer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew P. Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew P. Baker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-613-5880 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- NecrosisDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Baker isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Experienced
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- ConcussionDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- DeliriumDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Kikuchi DiseaseDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Kikuchi Disease.
- LymphangitisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Baker isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.