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Michael Baker joined ArthroCare in July 1997 as president and chief executive officer. Baker has led the company to successfully leverage its patented Coblation® technology across many soft tissue surgical markets. He was previously vice president, general manager of the Coronary Vascular business unit at Medtronic, Inc., a leading medical technology company specializing in implantable and invasive therapies. During his eight-year tenure with Medtronic, Baker held a variety of positions including vice president of Medtronic's Venture Division and director of corporate development and strategic planning. Prior to joining Medtronic, he was a management consultant at the Carroll Group. Baker holds an undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Chicago. | 