Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> December 4, 2000

Michael Baker – Arthrocare Corporation (artc)

MICHAEL A. BAKER joined ArthroCare Corporation in July 1997 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining ArthroCare, Mr. Baker held a variety of positions at Medtronic, Inc., including Vice President and General Manager of the company's Coronary Vascular business unit, Vice President of the Venture Division, Director of Corporate Development, and Director of Strategic Planning. Mr. Baker holds an undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Profile
TWST: Would you mind providing our readers with a brief overview of

ArthroCare?

Mr. Baker: ArthroCare is a medical device company with a platform

technology strategy. This means that