James Baker, M.D.

James F. Baker, M.D.

Orthopedics, Joint Replacement
Areas of Interest

Complex Revision Surgery for the Treatment of Failed Total Joint Replacements | Infections Involving Total Joints | Periprosthetic Fractures | Primary Hip and Knee Replacements

Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Orthopedics
UofL Health – Rudd Center
201 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40202
502-587-8222
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Overall Rating
4.8 out of 5

Education & Training

BS
University of Pikeville | Pikeville | 2011
MD
University of Louisville School of Medicine | Louisville | 2016
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Florida | Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction | Weston | 2022
Residency
University of Louisville School of Medicine | Orthopedic Surgery | Louisville | 2021

Title(s)

M.D.

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Complex Revision Surgery for the Treatment of Failed Total Joint Replacements | Infections Involving Total Joints | Periprosthetic Fractures | Primary Hip and Knee Replacements

Practice, Specialty or Service

Awards

Dr. Parish B. Cleveland Achievement Award (2016)

University of Louisville Orthopedic Residency Resident of the Year (2019-2020)

Philosophy

"I strive to provide the highest quality surgical care for complex orthopedic issues while treating every patient as if they are family or friends."

Patient Comments

Mar 17, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr James Baker is the best! I trust him completely, and I'm so grateful he's my orthopedic surgeon.

Mar 9, 2024

5 out of 5
I am grateful to Dr. Baker for successfully performing my knee replacement surgery.

Feb 4, 2024

4.76 out of 5
The doctor (James Baker) was very clear and gave us plenty of helpful info.

Jan 29, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Baker and all staff were exceptional. I have never been to a practice in all my years that was so engaged with their patients.

Jan 9, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Baker was very nice and seemed to know his business.

Dec 20, 2023

5 out of 5
Very good doctor (Dr. James Baker).

Dec 2, 2023

5 out of 5
I love Dr. Baker!

Nov 17, 2023

5 out of 5
Thanks for all of your clerks and Doctor (Dr. James Baker). Everyone has been very courteous, respectful, and gracious and extremely professional. And thanks again everyone.

Nov 3, 2023

5 out of 5
I'm so glad that I chose Dr. James Baker.

Oct 29, 2023

5 out of 5
Felt that Dr. Baker really cared about me as a person.

Oct 24, 2023

4.8 out of 5
Dr Baker showed exceptional skill in doing my knee replacement.

Sep 29, 2023

4.28 out of 5
We waited over 2 hours in the waiting room for our appointment. by the time it was over and we were walking out the door it was 3 hours and we only spent about 15 to 20 minutes with the doctor. No one at the desk offered any explanation why The doctor was so late for our appointment.

Sep 19, 2023

5 out of 5
Thank you, Dr. Baker! I felt like this provider genuinely cared about my concern and my treatment.

Sep 15, 2023

4.32 out of 5
The wait was more than an hour. I was very unhappy about that.

Sep 15, 2023

5 out of 5
Awesome Doctor and Staff

Sep 10, 2023

4.56 out of 5
Dr. Baker is always patient focused. He gives you 100% of his attention...no laptop, no scribe, no distractions. He sits right In front of your and you know he is always paying attention to you. The wait time is long sometimes, but it is worth it because this doctor is extremely good and he has the level of care (empathy) that all doctors should have. His staff is very nice but my interest is the care of the doctor. Dr. Baker is a jewel.

Sep 3, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Baker is very attentive and present when you're with him and always says to call him anytime with any needs or concerns..He usually runs late with his appointments because he never rushed you.

Aug 27, 2023

1.8 out of 5
Worse Doctor I think I have ever seen 3 hours late seeing me no manners had 2 weeks advance to look at charts but didn't I will never see James Baker again Dr.caborn I will see but not Baker wouldn't let him check my dogs leg

Aug 26, 2023

5 out of 5
Thank you

Aug 19, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Baker is a great doctor and always treats me with respect

Aug 11, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Baker is absolutely a phenomenal doctor and person. I will not hesitate to see him if I need any future Surgeries!

Jul 16, 2023

5 out of 5
Was very nice and explained e everything very good

Jun 23, 2023

3.52 out of 5
I totally disagree with some of the things Dr Baker had to say about the problem with my knee. He basically said I'd have to suck it up with the extreme pain I had when my knee swelled up so bad with pure blood. No one can pathos the extreme pain I went through. And I'm supposed to just handle the severe pain?? I don't think so.

Jun 23, 2023

5 out of 5
DR Baker replaced both of my knees. I'm doing very well post surgery. DR Baker is a good man and great surgeon

Jun 20, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr Baker is, in my opinion, the best surgeon for at oral knee replacement there is! He's very knowledgeable in his field of practice.

Jun 18, 2023

5 out of 5
Jim Baker is an excellent doctor

Jun 15, 2023

5 out of 5
James Baker very good doctor

Jun 9, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr Baker is great

Jun 6, 2023

4.96 out of 5
Office and doctor were friendly and nice.I would recommend to anyone

Jun 5, 2023

5 out of 5
U of L has the best doctors and nurses.

Jun 4, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr Baker is great

Jun 2, 2023

5 out of 5
I was very impressed with Dr. Baker. I did not feel rushed. We discussed my options and he felt comfortable having my daughter included in our next meeting since she has my power of attorney. I feel very comfortable with my choice of Dr. Baker regarding my next procedure.

May 26, 2023

5 out of 5
Nice

May 15, 2023

4.55 out of 5
Dr. Baker is a very nice gentleman

May 12, 2023

5 out of 5
This was only my first visit and it was a referral. I liked Dr. Baker a lot and I feel he is quite knowledgeable. Hoping for good results.

Apr 30, 2023

2.08 out of 5
Dr baker didn't even look at my knee he just talked to me

Apr 23, 2023

4.2 out of 5
Very nice person, looking forward to be his patient and getting the procedure done.

Apr 21, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Baker provides excellent patient care!!

Apr 14, 2023

5 out of 5
Everything was good. Did not have to wait in waiting room very long. Doctor was very attentive and answered all my questions.

Apr 4, 2023

2.12 out of 5
Doctor spent less than 5 minutes in room. Waited over a month for appointment. Did not address the problem I came for. Very disappointing visit. I don't think he even looked at my MRI. I asked him and he just talked about a X-ray I had several months ago.

Mar 31, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Baker and his him team are too good, very cooperative to help us.

Mar 31, 2023

5 out of 5
Great doctor and an asset to my care

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