The ACL does not have a blood supply and cannot heal on its own. If you suspect a torn ACL, you need medical treatment to return to your physical activities.
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting at our office.
Join us for our new blog series, “Meet Our Providers” to learn more about our providers and their specialties.
MEET BRADLEY S. BAKER, M.D.
Request an appointment with Dr. Bradley Baker here or call 702-258-3773
Bradley S. Baker, M.D. joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2010. Dr. Baker is uniquely double-board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and in the Subspecialty of Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Baker is the only Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center physician with this distinction.
As a physician with Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center, Dr. Baker applies his experience as a team physician and medical supervisor for many athletic organizations at all levels in the care of competitive and recreational athletes and non-athletes with a special focus on shoulder or knee problems.
Dr. Baker holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from Concordia College. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. After completing his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Kansas – Wichita, Dr. Baker pursued an additional year of specialized fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Taos Orthopedic Institute where he worked with the United States Ski and Snowboard Team medical staff.
After completing his medical training, Dr. Baker practiced in Sioux Falls, SD as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of knee, shoulder, sports injuries and fractures while serving as team physician for several professional, collegiate and high school sports teams and organizations.
Dr. Bradley Baker’s experience in his field extends to the academic work, where he has served as a clinical professor at the medical school, provided orthopedic care for the level-2 trauma center hospital and was an integral part of building the respected sports medicine program in Sioux Falls. He spent several years in a small, specialized practice in Arizona before joining the Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center team.
Bradley S. Baker, M.D. is originally from Fargo, North Dakota.
Request an appointment with Dr. Bradley Baker here or call 702-258-3773
You Might Also Enjoy...
The ACL does not have a blood supply and cannot heal on its own. If you suspect a torn ACL, you need medical treatment to return to your physical activities.
While some people require surgery to repair severe tendonitis, there are several noninvasive treatment options that can relieve your inflamed tendon. Keep reading to find out if one of them is right for you.
Arthritis is a painful joint condition with symptoms that increase during and after physical activity. Here are the most common types of arthritis and some tips for relieving arthritis pain.
Even if you don’t think your injury is serious, you should see a doctor if you’ve been hurt on the job. Here’s what you need to know about workplace injuries.
A torn rotator cuff weakens your shoulder, making simple daily activities like getting dressed or combing your hair difficult and painful. Here’s what you can do if you suspect a rotator cuff injury.
Hitting your “funny bone” may make others laugh, but intense elbow pain is no laughing matter. Find out if it was a temporary sensation or the onset of cubital tunnel syndrome.