Dr Grant Baker

Dr Grant Baker completed his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the renowned University of Adelaide in 1993. He undertook his intern year at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he also worked in the Emergency Department after undertaking some anaesthetics training in the United Kingdom. Dr Baker completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 1999.. He also has a Diploma in Obstetrics, a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Rural Skills (anaesthetics) and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education. He is a Clinical Lecturer with the Flinders University and Manager of Clinical Simulation for Sturt Fleurieu General Practice Education and Training. He is currently chair of the Riverland Division of General Practice and Board member of the Country South SA Medicare Local.

Dr Baker spent 15 years as a rural GP in the Riverland based in Barmera. Being a qualified tennis coach who has represented Australia at junior level he has always had an interest in Sports Medicine. He has a young family who are heavily involved in Basketball, Football and Tennis. When he is not busy running the children around he enjoys a hit of golf. Dr Baker’s interests include Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Assessment and Injuries as well as minor procedures including skin lesion removals, in grown toenail surgery and skin cancer assessment. His vast experience and medical qualifications set him apart as a highly competent GP in Torrens Park.