Gulf Orthopaedics welcomes Dr. Joanne Baird, sports medicine

Join us in welcoming Dr. Joanne Baird to the team at Gulf Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Infirmary Health!

Dr. Joanne Baird is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Baird received her medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed her internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. During her 12-year medical career in the U.S. Navy, LCDR Baird received extensive training in combat care and surgery, held leadership roles, including chief of orthopaedic surgery, and received multiple awards including the Naval Commendation Medal for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service in 2019. She began her practice in Baldwin County in 2020 following the completion of a fellowship in sports medicine at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL.

Dr. Baird is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma Association and Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Baird, an athlete herself, has served as team physician to Elberta High School as well as with college and high school football teams in Tuskegee, AL and Crestview, FL and the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team.

At Gulf Orthopaedics, experienced and trusted physicians provide the latest, most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment methods, specializing in trauma and sports medicine, shoulder replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement, spine, foot-ankle treatment and interventional pain management. Gulf Orthopaedics’ offer patients nine convenient locations across the Gulf Coast Region. Call 251-928-2401 or 251-435-BONE (2663) to schedule an appointment. Learn more about the physician team and services offered at gulfortho.com and baysideortho.com.