Mr David Baxter
Neurosurgery, Spinal
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Qualifications
MBChB PhD FRCS (SN) FFSEM
Special Interests
Lumbar radiculopathy, Cervical radiculopathy, Myelopathy, Neurogenic claudication, Endoscopic surgery, Spinal surgery, Back pain, Neck pain, Sciatica, Spondylosis of the spine
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Follow Up Fee: £275
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Specialist Treatments
Treatments offered at King Edward VII's Hospital include, but are not limited to:
- Transforaminal Epidural (Lumbar)
- Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomies
- Endoscopic Decompression For Stenosis
- Endoscopic Foraminotomies
- Endoscopic Cervical Foraminotomies
- Anterior Cervical Discectomies
- Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement
- Lumbar Fusions
My Practice
Mr. David Baxter is dedicated to the non-surgical management of spinal conditions wherever possible. When surgery becomes necessary, he utilises a combination of clinical examination, advanced imaging, and diagnostic injections to facilitate minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures.
As a leading expert in endoscopic spinal surgery, Mr. Baxter employs cutting-edge techniques to treat common spinal conditions with minimal tissue disruption. These innovative approaches enable faster recovery times and a quicker return to normal activities for his patients.
In addition to his clinical practice, Mr. Baxter is passionate about sharing his expertise. He teaches these advanced surgical techniques to consultants worldwide, helping to advance the field of spinal surgery on a global scale.
Professional Biography
Mr David Baxter is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at King Edward VII's Hospital. He is a specialist in complex spine surgery and is known in particular for his growing expertise in endoscopic spinal surgery, which helps patients recover more quickly and reduces their hospital stay following surgery. {{ label }}
Mr Baxter is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, UK and the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Ireland. He completed his neurosurgical training in London’s busiest trauma hospitals. He then completed a Complex Spine Fellowship and worked as a Complex Spine Neurosurgeon at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore. Mr Baxter now continues his NHS practice at the Whittington Hospital, London.
He is a member of the British Association of Endoscopic Spinal Surgeons, the British Association of Spinal Surgeons, the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, the European Association of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Association of Spinal Surgeons.
Alongside his surgical practice, Mr Baxter is well regarded for his academic work on cutting-edge neuromodulation in spinal cord injury. He has a PhD from University College London, where he is currently an Associate Professor. He is a doctor for the England Performance Unit and a team doctor for the England Rugby League Wheelchair team.
Mr Baxter treats all spinal conditions and can offer various surgical and non-surgical solutions, including endoscopic keyhole surgery with rapid recovery times. He works closely with orthopaedic surgeons, pain specialists and physiotherapists for a holistic approach to spinal care.
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COVID-19 Specific Projects / Groups
Mr Baxter was involved in establishing London’s Nightingale COVID-19 Hospital as part of the UK disaster preparedness response.
Career Highlights
Podium. British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BASEM), Manchester, UK. 2023
Getting to Gold: Lessons Learned with the England Rugby League Wheelchair Team in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup
Podium. Campbell Connolly Prize lecture. Society of British Neurosurgeons (SBNS), Oxford, UK. 2017 Blast Traumatic brain injury.
Podium. Society for Neuroscience (SFN), San Diego, USA. 2013 Patterns of brain and spinal injury sustained in Blast.
Podium. Society for Neurotrauma, Shanghai, China. 2011 Blast Injury Outcome Study.
Awards
Campbell Connolly Neurotrauma Prize, Society of British Neurological Surgeons, 2017
Best Research Project, European Association of Neurosurgeons, 2013
Best Research Project, Society of British Neurological Surgeons, 2013
Memberships
Board member of ISRT (International Spinal Research Trust)
British Association of Endoscopic Spinal Surgeons
British Association of Spinal Surgeons
The Society of British Neurological Surgeons
The European Association of Neurological Surgeons
The North American Association of Spinal Surgeons.
Training Positions
Mr Baxter is an endoscopic spinal surgery proctor and trains consultants in the UK and around the world in advanced endoscopic spinal surgery techniques.
Publications
Mr. David Baxter has an extensive portfolio of research and published articles that reflect his dedication to advancing the field of spinal surgery and non-surgical spine care. His contributions can be explored on platforms such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate.
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