Robert Baer, MD

Orthopaedic Trauma Fracture Specialist

Specialties

Trauma & Fractures

Locations

Loveland | Fort Collins

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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, and George Chause, 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

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2006-Present

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

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“Dr. Baer and his staff were nothing but professional, intelligent, and ultimately, I owe them for helping me get my life back on track. I recovered from a nasty ligament tear much faster than I could have ever hoped. I can’t vouch for any of the other surgeons, but I can assure you: if you are asking for Dr. Baer, you will be in the absolute best hands possible.”

“Excellent Doctor – He took the time to explain the issues to me and he did a wonderful job on the surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Baer.”

“Dr Baer handled my emergency surgery quickly and handled my concerns in a manner that made me feel I was in the best care possible. I would refer him to my family and friends without any reservation.”

-Wendy C

“At OCR, compassion and capability are front and center. I felt it from my initial call to set up an appointment to each team member I encountered, including my doctor, Dr. Baer. Knowing I was in such good hands gave me confidence that if I followed their direction, I would come out the other side of my ankle surgery in as good a shape as possible. So watch your step and don’t miss that last stair. But if you do, OCR is there.”