Steven C. Baker, MD - Russell Medical
Orthopedic Surgery • Alexander City, AL • Since 1923
About
Steven C. Baker, MD – Russell Medical, Alexander City - Russell Medical is a nonprofit acute care facility in Alexander City, Alabama, part of UAB Health System since 2020. - They provide advanced medical care with a focus on improving quality of life, accredited by The Joint Commission since 1959. - Located near Lake Martin, Russell Medical operates with a mission to be “the best because, we care,” leveraging cutting-edge technology and a broad clinical team. - Facility details: 4 offices nationwide (listed as Alexander City, AL), main address 3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010. - Leadership and branding personnel are listed (CEO, CFO, CNO, etc.), indicating a structured administrative and clinical leadership framework, though no detailed profile for Steven C. Baker, MD is provided in the extract. Note: The provided content does not include specific information about Dr. Steven C. Baker, MD (training, specialty, or role at Russell Medical). For precise details on Dr. Baker’s credentials or position, please consult Russell Medical’s physician directory or contact the facility directly.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
Professional Building, Suite 116, Russell Medical Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, 3368 Hwy. 280, Alexander City, AL 35010
Phone
256.397.7723
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5.0 (Healthgrades) (1 review)
- US News (Patient Experience): 4.0/5.0 (US News) (49 reviews)
- US News (Dr. Baker profile): 5.0/5.0 (US News for Dr. Baker) (11 reviews)
Patients praise
- professional and congenial bedside manner
- listens attentively to patients
- excellent surgical results
- friendly and welcoming staff environment
- thorough communication regarding treatment and imaging
Common complaints
- some negative feedback directed at staff rather than the physician personally
"Very professional, very effective, very congenial. Dr. Baker expressed concerns for all my health needs since I am 77 with heart failure."
— Healthgrades Patient Review"Walked me through the MRI and very patient with all my questions."
— Birdeye Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Phillips begins CEO journey, Russell Medical earns top 3 ranking again | Alexander City Outlook | tpimediagroup.org — May 13, 2026
- Russell Medical honors volunteers | Alexander City Outlook | tpimediagroup.org — Apr 9, 2026
- Hooked on Rheum with Matthew C. Baker, MD, MS — Jun 30, 2026
- David G. Bains, MD | Huntsville Hospital Health System — Jul 11, 2025
- Business of the week | News | thesuntimes.com — Apr 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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