Hayden Baker, MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Surgery
About
Dr. Hayden Baker is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at the Endeavor Health Northshore Orthopaedic and Spine Institute in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Baker has an established history of academic and surgical excellence; he was a four year letter winner in football at Northwestern University, a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine where he graduated with honors and AOA distinction. Dr. Baker completed residency at the University of Chicago, followed by specialized fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery the No. 1 hospital for orthopedics as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Our Practice
Our practice is dedicated to the study and treatment of orthopedic hip, knee, and shoulder conditions. Whether you are a hockey player with a hip labrum tear, a football player with an ACL tear , or senior athlete with shoulder arthritis, our mission is to restore your function and ability to return to the activities you love.
Focused Care
Our focus on sports medicine allows us to provide the full range of the latest treatments for your condition. Whether this includes activity optimization, physical therapy, injections, minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery, or open surgery, we are here to guide you on the road to recovery.
Featured Research
As a sports medicine specialist, Dr. Hayden Baker has authored over 90 peer-reviewed research papers and book chapters, and has presented his research at national and international meetings on various topics including arthroscopic hip surgery, shoulder and knee biomechanics, and patellar instability
Featured Blog Posts
Understanding Labral Tears: Why MRI Isn’t the Whole Story
Let’s break down what a labral tear really means, how we determine whether it’s clinically relevant, and why surgery is often not the first step.
What You Should Know About ACL Injuries—Before They Happen
Here’s what you should know about the ACL, how injuries happen, and what recovery looks like in 2025.
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