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Dr. James Baker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. James Baker, MD
4.0 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. James Baker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Marcos, TX.
Dr. James Baker, MD
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Dr. James Baker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
San Marcos, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Baker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Marcos, TX.

About

Dr. Baker graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. James Baker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Marcos, TX and has 36 years experience. Dr. Baker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos. At present, Dr. Baker received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Baker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Baker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Wound Repair
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Wound Repair
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Wound Repair
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Femur Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Misalignment
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Wrist
Avulsion Fracture
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Insufficiency Fracture
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Metatarsal Fracture
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Simple Fractures
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture
Subacromial Bursitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Toe Fractures
Traumatic Arthropathy
Trigger Finger
Trochanteric Bursitis
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Ankle Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Arthroscopic Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Open
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement, Cemented
Hip Replacement, Cementless
Hip Surgery
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Mini Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Knee Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Golden Rule
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • GEHA
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Humana
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1305 Wonder World Dr Ste 307, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 353-8658
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Hill Country Sports Medicine
    1305 Wonder World Dr Ste 100, San Marcos, TX 78666
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4.0
Based on 22 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Mar 29, 2019
Doctor took time to listen to my issues, discuss diagnosis and treatment options and any risks associated with them. Great staff and he was on time!
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tulane-Charity Hospital
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1993
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Baker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baker's profile.

Dr. James Baker, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos.

Yes, Dr. James Baker, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

    1301 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX