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Dr. Richard Baker
👤 16 years of experience
4,759+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Richard Baker is a UK-trained Consultant Plastic Surgeon based at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi. He is dedicated to providing a modern, evidence-based, and patient-centred practice. He specialises in hand and wrist surgery, the correction of abnormalities in children, reconstructive surgery including free tissue transfer, skin lesion removal, body contouring (removal of excess skin after weight loss), breast surgery and cosmetic surgery.
Dr Baker gained his medical degree from Cambridge University in 2000 before undertaking plastic surgery training at some of London's most prestigious units, including Chelsea and Westminster, Mount Vernon, the Royal Free, and Queen Victoria. He gained his fellowship in plastic surgery with the Royal College of Surgeons in 2012 and went on to complete advanced fellowships in Reconstructive Cosmetic Surgery and Hand and Wrist Surgery, earning his European Diploma of Hand Surgery in 2014.
During his training, Mr Baker spent time at renowned institutions such as the E'Da Hospital in Taiwan, the Kleinert Institute in Louisville, and Santander in Spain. He has also conducted research into ways to reduce skin scarring and has published numerous articles in the field of plastic surgery. Additionally, he has authored a number of books and book chapters.
Dr Baker became a Consultant in the UK at Wexham Park Hospital in 2015. As well as his NHS public practice, he had a successful private practice in Windsor and London focusing on cosmetic surgery. He moved with his family to Abu Dhabi in 2023 and joined Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. In his free time he likes to spend time with his family at the beach club, play racquet sports (loves Padel), rowing, reading, art and learning Arabic.
Dr Baker gained his medical degree from Cambridge University in 2000 before undertaking plastic surgery training at some of London's most prestigious units, including Chelsea and Westminster, Mount Vernon, the Royal Free, and Queen Victoria. He gained his fellowship in plastic surgery with the Royal College of Surgeons in 2012 and went on to complete advanced fellowships in Reconstructive Cosmetic Surgery and Hand and Wrist Surgery, earning his European Diploma of Hand Surgery in 2014.
During his training, Mr Baker spent time at renowned institutions such as the E'Da Hospital in Taiwan, the Kleinert Institute in Louisville, and Santander in Spain. He has also conducted research into ways to reduce skin scarring and has published numerous articles in the field of plastic surgery. Additionally, he has authored a number of books and book chapters.
Dr Baker became a Consultant in the UK at Wexham Park Hospital in 2015. As well as his NHS public practice, he had a successful private practice in Windsor and London focusing on cosmetic surgery. He moved with his family to Abu Dhabi in 2023 and joined Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. In his free time he likes to spend time with his family at the beach club, play racquet sports (loves Padel), rowing, reading, art and learning Arabic.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Richard Baker
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Plastic Surgery
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2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Plastic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,902 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 640 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,264 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,079 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 8
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European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7192/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36766852 · cited by 166
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Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3387/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34589707 · cited by 188
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European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3089/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30275779 · cited by 138
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Plastic Surgery European Annual Congress (Plastic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Plastic Surgery National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Plastic Surgery — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Plastic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · richard.baker@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
100 verified reviews4.96
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100 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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