Dr Zach Baker
Zach graduated from James Cook University in 2019 and completed his GP training in 2024. He has a strong passion for sports medicine with over 10 years of team based and clinical experience. Zach is currently affiliated with Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club, Collingwood Football Club, Football Australia and Basketball Victoria. He has also completed qualifications in management of sporting trauma, musculoskeletal ultrasound, NRL elite head injury/concussion protocols and Sports Integrity Australia anti-doping. Zach’s focus is the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal problems thereby delivering tailored care to support active individuals and athletes of all ages and levels in achieving their goals. His clinical interests include:
- Acute sports injuries
- Chronic/overuse musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis and tendinopathies
- Concussion/head injury assessments and follow up
- Ultrasound guided injections – corticosteroid, platelet rich plasma, hyaluronic acid
- Event coverage