An experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, James Baker previously practiced in Chalmette, LA (St. Bernard Parish), a suburban area just east of New Orleans. Unfortunately, hurricane Katrina caused severe damage to much of the parish - damage that will literally take years just to clean up. Dr. Baker’s practice, like that of thousands of other physicians in the hardest hit areas east of New Orleans and on the Mississippi gulf coast, was washed away with Katrina. With the gracious help of local physicians, he and his family have begun a new life in the Hill Country.

Dr. Baker kicked off his new practice, Lone Star Orthopedics, to treat patients for all varieties of general orthopedic disorders. He shares office space and staff with Hill Country Sports Medicine, conveniently located in the Professional Building, next to Central Texas Medical Center, Suite 100.

Dr. Baker is no stranger to Texas and the South. After graduating summa cum laude from Tulane in Biology, he received his M.D. degree from Tulane School of Medicine (’88), and then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor in Houston. He then traveled to San Antonio and subsequently to Keesler AFB, MS to serve four years in the Air Force to pay back a military scholarship to medical school before beginning his practice in Louisiana.

Dr. Baker is a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, as well as a lifetime member of the American Medical Association. He has been active in organized medicine, having served as president of the St. Bernard Parish Medical Society as well as serving on the Louisiana State Medical Society Council on Legislation and Insurance Committee. In 1994 he re-certified in the 94th percentile, that is in the top 6% of all orthopedists, with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

During his training he co-authored several articles in the medical literature. The articles are listed in his curriculum vitae below.

His wife Diana is a television journalist and producer. They have one 26 year old son.

Dr. Baker promises rapid appointments for patients and written feedback to consulting physicians. He hopes to hear from you soon!

A note from Dr. Baker:
"I can't thank the people of Texas enough for the outpouring of generosity and sympathy not only to my family, but to everyone affected in Louisiana, many much more so than I. There are so many big things in Texas, but nothing so big as the hearts of the strong and compassionate people of the Lone Star state."

Dr. Joshua Crum specializes in arthroscopy and the treatment of all sports-related injuries. He has particular interest in the arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, elbow, and knee disorders. He provides state-of-the art care for a wide variety of sports injuries, whether resulting from an acute trauma or overuse. In addition he cares for general orthopedic conditions including fracture care and performs knee and shoulder replacement.

A 1998 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Dr. Crum graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Biochemistry. He then earned his medical degree from the university of Minnesota Medical School. Following medical school he did his Orthopaedic residency at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. After his residency he spent an additional year in fellowship training with the renowned Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama, where he focused on the treatment of athletic injuries. During his fellowship he cared for athletes of all levels, and learned the most advanced methods and techniques to return athletes to their sport. He began practice in Texas in 2008.

Dr. Crum is on the medial staff at Seton Hays Medical Center and at Central Texas Medical Center. He is a member of Tri-County medical Society serving Hays, Blanco, and Comal, as well as a number of professional societies including the Arthroscopy Association of North American., Texas Medical Association, and the American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society. He is the co-team physician for Texas State Athletics.

Providing exceptional care with thoughtful diagnosis, and legitimate treatment options are at the core of the way Dr. Crum practices medicine. Not every problem has a surgical solution, and proper guidance is essential. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Crum uses the most advanced technology and techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Geibel graduated from Austin College, Sherman, Texas in June 1977, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He entered Tulane University School of Medicine, where he earned the degree of Doctor of Medicine. His postgraduate training included an internship and residency through several New Orleans hospitals. He served as Orthopaedic Chief Resident at Tulane Medical Center and Charity Hospital, New Orleans. Upon completion of his residency training, Dr. Geibel entered the Spinal Fellowship program at the University of Louisville, Leatherman Spine Clinic in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Tulane Spine Fellowship in New Orleans.

His interest in medical education has led to positions of Clinical Instructor and Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. He has presented various National and International papers dealing with spinal disorders. Dr. Geibel is a member of the Texas Medical Association and the Bexar County Medical Society.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Paul E. Jennings, M.D., a native of Galveston, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. In January, 2009, he joined Hill Country Sports Medicine in San Marcos. Prior to relocating to the Central Texas area, he practiced in Houston and Alice. Dr. Jennings will provide a full range of orthopedic services, including the treatment of worker’s compensation injuries. He also worked with the U.S. Olympic Team in Mobile, Alabama, helping out nation's finest athletes reach their fullest potential.

He received his Bachelor and Master of Arts Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Jennings received his Medical Degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. His orthopaedic residency includes training at the Texas Medical Center, in Houston, including M.D. Anderson, Hermann, and the Shriner's Hospitals in Houston and Shreveport, Louisiana. He is a life member of the Shriners, helping crippled children.

Dr. Jennings is a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society of Sports Medicine, the American Medical Association, the Texas Orthopaedic Association and the Texas Medical Association. He received the American Medical Association’s Physician’s Recognition Award in both 1989 and 2000.

His wife, Josie, is also involved in healthcare. She owns and operates her own company, ABC Disposal, which manages medical sharps in a cost efficient manner for doctors, surgery centers and hospitals. They have two sons in college. In his free time, Dr. Jennings enjoys scuba diving, skiing, woodworking and cultivating Plumeria trees, the source of the Hawaiian Lei flower.

They look forward to making many friends in the San Marcos area, and becoming active in the community events.

Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon

Medical Degree
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship
Southern California Orthopaedic Institute, Van Nuys, CA

Interests
Arthroscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Joint Replacement Surgery
Operative and Nonoperative Sports Medicine

Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialty Training:
1983-1987 Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas

Education:
1999 Certificate of Medical Management--Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
1978-1982 Doctor of Medicine--University of Texas Southwestern Medical School,
Dallas, Texas
1974 – 1978 BA Biology-- Rice University, Houston, Texas

Privileges:
Austin Surgical Hospital, Austin, Texas
Central Texas Medical Center, San Marcos, Texas
South Austin Surgery Center, Austin, Texas
San Marcos Surgery Center, San Marcos, Texas

Professional Associations:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Texas Medical Association
Texas Orthopaedic Association
Texas Society of Sports Medicine

Special Appointments:
2000-2005 Board of Councilors—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
2005 -2006 President—Texas Orthopaedic Association
2004-2005 Legislative Chairman—Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society
2003-2009 Worker's Compensation Committee--Texas Medical Association
1993-2005 Team Physician –Texas State University
1998 President--Hays-Caldwell-Blanco County Medical Society
2004 Super Doctor–Texas Monthly
2005 Guide to America’s Top Physicians

Hobbies:
Enjoys traveling, golf, running, music, and reading.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Pennington is the Senior Partner and Medical Director of Hill Country Sports Medicine. After joining the practice in 1992, he became a Team Physician for Texas State University and numerous High Schools in the central Texas area. Before coming to San Marcos, he served with the US Army at which time he completed his Orthopaedic training at Brooke Army Medical Center. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his participation in operation Desert Storm while assigned to the 144th MASH unit stationed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School Of Medicine, and completed his undergraduate degree at Ole Miss where he lettered in football. Dr. Pennington has taken on administrative roles serving as Medical Staff President and Chairman of Credentials at Central Texas Medical Center. Dr. Pennington along with his fellow colleagues, have successfully developed two Ambulatory Surgery Centers, an Imaging Center and other supplemental revenue streams for his practice.

Dr. Pennington obtained his Board Certification in 1992 and successfully completed his recertification process in 2001. He is an active member of many local, state and national medical societies and was voted Best Doctors in 2004 and 2008, a nation peer review survey. Dr. Pennington has been instrumental in bringing Clinical Research to HCSM as a Primary Investigator and Sub-Investigator on numerous orthopaedic studies.

Dr. Pennington along with his wife and two children are active in their church and enjoy camping, skiing, fishing and hunting as a family.

Undergraduate Degree University of Mississippi Jackson, MS	Areas of Clinical Interest Knee Ligament Reconstruction Sports Medicine Injuries
Medical Degree University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS	Memberships Texas Medical Association American Medical Association Texas Society for Sports Medicine The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Tri-County Medical Society Texas Medical Foundation
General Surgery Internship Pensacola Educational Foundation Pensacola, FL
Orthopaedic Residency Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TX
Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1992 Recertification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2001
Professional Positions Team Physician, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas Adjunct Faculty, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, Dept. of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Military Assignments Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado, 1990 - 1992 Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1986 - 1990 Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1984 - 1986

Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery