Robert Baer, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Fracture Specialist
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About Robert Baer, MD
Dr. Robert Baer is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in trauma and fracture care. Dr. Baer, Michael Rusnak, MD, Riley Hale, MD, George Chaus, MD, Conor Spady, MD, and Dan Johnson, MD are our trauma and fracture specialists.
Dr. Baer joined the Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies in 2006. He holds board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Baer completed advanced (fellowship) training in orthopaedic trauma through a partnership between Saint Anthony’s Central Hospital in Denver and Panorana Orthopaedics. Fellowship programs provide an additional, sixth year of orthopaedic surgery following the completion of a residency program. Dr. Baer completed his residency program at Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan.
Dr. Baer is currently working on an orthopaedic research project to assess the performance of an implant to replace damaged bone in the forearm. The implant is made of pyrocarbon, a form of carbon similar to graphite that is known for its durability. Several other physicians at OCR are also participating in this research, which has been approved by the University of Colorado Health (Poudre Valley Health System) Institutional Review Board (IRB). Dr. Baer’s interests outside of medicine include spending time with his family and skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, coaching high school lacrosse, auto mechanics and restoration.
Qualifications/Memberships
- Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies
Education
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma/Foot and Ankle 2005-2006 –St. Anthony’s Central Hospital-Panorama Orthopedics, Denver
- Residency in Orthopaedic surgery 2000-2005 — Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
- Internship 1999-2000 –Saint Louis University H.S.C., Saint Louis, MO
- M.D. 1995-1999 — Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
- B.S. 1995-Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Dr. Baer Reviews
“Dr Baer and his staff are GREAT! I deeply recommend him. They have been exceptional on taking care of me (just one of an incredible amount of other patients) to accelerate my broken ankle recovery. The surgery was easy, flawless, fast and painless. Following his detailed pain treatment was easy and helpful. The two days after surgery pain was bearable, and after less than 6 days from the surgery I didn’t need any painkillers. Besides that I had all the support and facilitation for any kind of bureaucracy needed – from handicap parking permit to flight cancel reimbursement . Looking forward to hiking and playing tennis again.”
– Anna P.
“I fell and broke my ankle in three places on 11/16. By 11/19 I had a consult with Dr. Baer and was in surgery that same day. I cannot express enough gratitude for this doctor and his team. This is by far the most pain I’ve ever experienced (I’ve had a C-section before this was worse), and he not only acknowledged my pain but validated my concerns and made getting it fixed a priority. The entire OCR community is a blessing and I cannot thank them enough for getting me fixed up so quickly! You’re in the best hands with this surgeon and any of the other doctors at Orthopaedic and Spine Centers of the Rockies.”
– KC.
“Dr Baer and his staff did an excellent job for my treatment from a fractured ankle as well as communicating and making me feel comfortable.”
– Phillip N.