We want to empower you by involving you in your treatment.
If you understand your medical condition, you're more likely to get better
than those who do not. The reason for this is simple: if you understand why
something needs to be done, you're more likely to do it! After you see a
doctor and have the correct diagnosis, you can learn more about your medical
condition by visiting reliable websites, like the ones below.
Everyone's looking for medical information on the web these days.
It's not hard finding information... the trick is finding reliable
information from trusted resources.
Here's the most reliable source in the U.S. for bone and joint disorders
-the patient information section of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons. There are sections in Spanish as well as English; a few even
in Japanese. Go ahead, jump in! |
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| We treat the vast majority of orthopedic conditions with
activity modifications, splinting/casting, medications, or therapy. Dr.
Baker is skilled at diagnosing and recommending treatment to get you
better. We see patient for a wide variety of problems in general
orthopedics, including disorders of the: |
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- Hand and upper extremities
- Shoulder
- Hip
- Knee and leg
- Foot and ankle
- Spine (neck and lower back)
- Worker's compensation injuries
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When you need an operation to fix your problem, you can rest assured
that you will be in good hands. Having completed all training in 1993,
Dr. Baker is an experienced orthopedic surgeon who has been
board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In fact,
he re-certified again ten years later, scoring in the top 6% of all
orthopedic surgeons. |
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