Dr. Richard Baker
Consultant plastic surgeon specialising in hand surgery, cosmetic procedures and paediatric cases
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Experience
22 years
Languages
English
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
- ✦22 years of UK surgical training and practice
- ✦Research MD on reducing surgical scarring from University of London
- ✦Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (plastic surgery), 2012
- ✦Clinical lead for plastic surgery department before joining Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
About Dr. Richard Baker
Dr. Richard Baker is a consultant plastic surgeon at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, bringing 22 years of UK-trained experience. He qualified from Cambridge University in 2000 and went on to earn a research doctorate (MD) from the University of London in 2008 for his work on reducing surgical scarring. In 2012, he achieved his fellowship in plastic surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons, cementing his specialist credentials.
Dr. Baker's practice spans hand and wrist surgery in both adults and children, joint replacements within the hand, paediatric plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and skin removal after weight loss. He has particular expertise in trauma-related reconstruction and removal of skin lesions. Before joining Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in October 2023, he held a clinical leadership role in his department and maintained private practices at established hospitals in Berkshire and Windsor.
He is well-suited for patients seeking experienced hand surgery, cosmetic refinement or reconstruction after significant weight loss, as well as parents looking for specialist paediatric plastic care.
Special interests: reducing surgical scarring, hand and wrist trauma, weight-loss reconstruction.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need specialist hand surgery for adults or children
- ✓want cosmetic procedures or scar revision
- ✓require skin removal or reconstruction after major weight loss
- ✓seeking treatment for skin lesions with a surgeon experienced in trauma reconstruction