Mr David Baxter

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.

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.

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.