Our orthopedic surgeon, James K. Baker, M.D., is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Baker believes that better preparation by your surgeon increases your chances for a better result. And he doesn't just say that. he has spent his entire adult life dedicated to that belief. He earned top honors during his education and has most recently re-certified in the top 7% of orthopedic surgeons in America. For more see Surgeon. We take pride in providing excellent and expert orthopedic care for you.
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SHOULDER The shoulder is the largest joint in the upper extremity and the most complicated. Shoulder pain is a common problem that can disable effective use of the whole arm. Fortunately, Dr. Baker is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the shoulder, from rotator cuff tears, to bursitis, tendinitis, stiffness, instability and arthritis.
Our office is open for appointments between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Patients are seen by appointment only, but we often can schedule same day appointments. We try to see patients as soon as possible, usually within 1-3 working days, unless referral or prior authorization has not yet been attained. If you are seeing us for a knee, hip, or back problem, please wear or bring a pair of shorts from home. You'll feel more comfortable in your own shorts than ours. We ask women being evaluated for a shoulder problem to wear a tank top shirt.
Dr. Baker graduated with the highest honors from Tulane University and Tulane Medical School and trained in orthopedic surgery at Baylor in the Texas Medical Center at Houston. He has been in practice since 1993. After graduating summa cum laude from Tulane in Biology with a GPA of 3.98, he received his M.D. degree from Tulane School of Medicine ('88), where he was elected to the AOA Honor Medical Society.
We follow the Golden Rule in our medical practice as we do in our lives and treat you as we would wish to be treated if we were in your shoes. At Lone Star Orthopedics, we are looking for the long-term relationship. Our patients are our friends, and Dr. Baker always gives you the best advice without regard to business.
Reviews (10)
Rigoberto Vazquez
Jun 11, 2022
Buell Powell
Jan 26, 2022
Michael Hernandez
Jun 20, 2021
Walter Brauer
Mar 19, 2021
Susie Gonzalez
Feb 23, 2021
I can't express how grateful I am to have found Dr. Bakers office to take care of my dads injury. My dad fell off from the roof at his work and Dr. Baker created a plan to recovery that we where very pleased with. He was very attentive to every question and concern we had, and our visits didn't feel rushed or unimportant to him. My dad is a Spanish speaker and his staff was very kind to translate everything for him and made him feel comfortable. Since our visit with him I have recommended him to some of my family members and they are so thankful I sent them over to him.
Samantha Mendiola
Jan 31, 2021
Araceli Gonzalez
Dec 14, 2020
Janet M.
Nov 25, 2020
My very good friend recommended Dr. Baker for my knee problem, and I am so happy I chose him. I was afraid I would need surgery, but he gave me other treatment options and I was able to get better in a reasonable amount of time. He takes his time explaining what your condition is and I never felt rushed when asking my hundreds of questions. I am truly thankful I found this doctor here in town.
Jennifer Frias
Nov 23, 2020
Stephanie Ortiz
Apr 29, 2017
We were referred to Dr Baker by the hospital we took my daughter to when she broke her arm. Taking the time out to see him was a complete waste of time. He didn't even remove the splint from my daughters arm to examine the injury site. All he did was readjust her sling which I could've done myself. I will be taking my daughter somewhere else for a second opinion. I don't reccomend Dr Baker if you have children, save your time and frustration and go somewhere more kid friendly.
