Dr Zachary Baker Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician

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, 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. Clinical interests: 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 Workcover injuries Current and previous affiliations: Melbourne Storm - NRL Football Australia - Paramatildas Collingwood Football Club - VFL & AFLW Basketball Victoria Australian Rugby League - Kangaroos & Jillaroos Indigenous and Maori All Stars - NRL North Queensland Cowboys - NRL St George Illawarra Dragons - NRL Penrith Panthers - NRL Gold Coast Titans - NRL Dolphins - NRL Newcastle Knights - NRL Wests Tigers - NRL Townsville Blackhawks - QRL Townsville Fire - WNBL Professional boxing/mixed martial arts