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Dr. James Baker, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery*
4.3 (109)
Map Pin Small Edgewood, KY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Baker, MD

Dr. James Baker, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Edgewood, KY. They specialize in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital, St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital and St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital. Dr. Baker, completed a residency at University of Illinois-Chicago. Patients rated Dr. Baker an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Baker works at OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Edgewood, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Broken Arm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Baker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Edgewood
    560 S Loop Rd, Edgewood, KY 41017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 301-2663
    Monday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 13:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Orthopaedic Surgery Center
    3025 Dixie Hwy, Edgewood, KY 41017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 578-7222

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital
  • St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital
  • St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Wrist Fracture
Somatic Nerve Block
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avulsion Fracture
Bennett's Fracture
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Carpal Fractures
Cerebral Palsy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Compound Fracture
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Difficulty With Walking
Distal Radius Fracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Extra-Articular Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Malunion of Fracture
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteophyte of Hand
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Fractures
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Wrist
Scaphoid Fractures
Shoulder Dislocation
Simple Fractures
Sjögren's Syndrome
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Upper Extremity Fracture
Work-Related Injuries
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Open
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fusion
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
Wrist Reconstruction
Wrist Surgery
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
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    4.3
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    Based on 109 ratings
    Patient Ratings (109)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (11)
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    About Dr. James Baker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1588879860
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The Hand Center At San Antonio
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Illinois-Chicago
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Washington University, St Louis
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Baker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Baker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Baker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Baker works at OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Edgewood, KY. View the full address on Dr. Baker’s profile.

    Dr. Baker has seen patients for Broken Arm, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Baker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    109 patients have reviewed Dr. Baker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Baker.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Baker, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Baker appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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