Dr. Shawn Baker is a prominent orthopedic surgeon, world-class athlete, and a leading advocate for the carnivore diet. He is the Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Revero, a medical clinic specialized in treating chronic diseases through metabolic nutrition therapy. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Dr. Baker served as a combat trauma surgeon and Chief of Orthopedics while deployed to Afghanistan. He is also the author of the best-selling book The Carnivore Diet and hosts the Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast.
Dr. Baker has the following credentials and experiences:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ('01), graduated with honors
- Orthopedic Surgical Residency – The University of Texas Medical Branch ('06)
- Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer – Revero (2019–Present)
- Former Chief of Orthopedic Trauma – United States Air Force, Bagram Base, Afghanistan (2007)
- World Record Holder & Athlete – Multiple indoor rowing world championships and Highland Games titles
Dr. Baker’s mission is to challenge traditional nutritional paradigms by promoting animal-based nutrition as a therapeutic tool for health, longevity, and disease reversal. He advocates for the "carnivore" lifestyle—an all-meat diet—as a method to address chronic conditions such as autoimmune disease, diabetes, and obesity. Through Revero, he aims to revolutionize the healthcare system by shifting the focus from pharmaceutical symptom management to root-cause healing through diet and lifestyle.
Athletic Accomplishments:
- Indoor Rowing: Set multiple world and American records on the Concept 2 Indoor Rower, including records for the 500m, 1-minute, and 100m sprints.
- Highland Games: Won the Masters World Championship in the Highland Games.
- Powerlifting & Strongman: Former national record holder in powerlifting (772 lb deadlift) and competed at a high level in strongman competitions.
- Rugby: Played professional rugby in New Zealand and for the U.S. Armed Forces rugby team.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin ('89) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ('01).
