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Hand surgery: The last resort in a series of treatments
The general term for various surgical procedures which aim to reduce pain and restore func...
Mr Andreas Baumann
MD MRCS FRCS FEBOT
GMC: 6096863Professional statement
Mr Andreas Baumann is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, with specialist expertise in hand, elbow and shoulder surgery. He also practises at the Beaumont Hospital in Bolton and Euxton Hall Hospital in Chorley, providing care for a wide range of upper limb conditions.
His clinical interests include rotator cuff injuries, shoulder and elbow replacement surgery, carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, and trigger finger. He undertakes complex hand and wrist procedures, including surgery for Dupuytren’s contractures.
Mr Baumann studied medicine at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, passing the State Medical Examination in 2003. He was awarded a research doctorate (MD) with magna cum laude in 2007. After completing his medical internship in Cape Town, he undertook postgraduate surgical training in the UK and became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd) in 2008.
His early surgical training at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals was followed by specialist orthopaedic training in the North West of England. He gained Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Orth) in 2012 and undertook further training in trauma and hand surgery in South Africa in 2013. Between 2015 and 2017, he completed specialist fellowships in shoulder and elbow surgery at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport and the Royal Bristol Infirmary. He was appointed Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals in April 2017.
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Baumann is actively involved in teaching and research. He has published nine peer-reviewed papers and contributed several book chapters to international publications. He also serves as Clinical Governance Lead for Orthopaedics at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Clinics
Old Hall Clough, Chorley New Rd, Lostock, BL6 4LA, BoltonMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon, The Beaumont Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder injections
Professional memberships
- British Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Education
- State Exam, Medicine, University of Munich (2003)
- MD, University of Munich (2007)
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Governance Lead, Orthopaedics, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (present)
Publications and conferences
- The Effect of Early Active Mobilization on Union Rate after Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy. Blackburn J, Saqib R, Rooker J, Baumann A, Amirfeyz R. J Wrist Surg. 2019 Feb;8(1):72-75
- Outcomes of Ulnar Shortening for Ulnar Impaction Syndrome Using the 2.7 mm AO Ulna Shortening Osteotomy System. Finnigan T, Makaram N, Baumann A, Ramesh K, Mohil R, Srinivasan M.J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2018 Mar;23(1):82-89
Prizes and awards
- McKee Prize, Best research presentation: Outcomes of Dupuytren’s contracture release - Patients’ experience vs objective measures
- AO Trauma Fellowship, Hannover (2013)
Languages spoken
- German
- English
Registration number: 6096863
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- This review is for Dr Baumann Consultant Ortherpedic Surgeon. Thank-you for improving my mobility of life by %100. Total Reverse Shoulder Replacment and practically no pain at all. Would have no hesitation in recommending, what a genius of a Consultant
- Very happy with the operation he did on my hand , and you wouldn't know I had even had an op on my hand , very neat work. Very pleased patient.
- From my first consultation with Mr Baumann I knew I was in good hands. A very knowledgeable and friendly surgeon who was able to diagnose me correctly immediately after years of other professionals being unable to do so. A credit to his profession.
- A highly skilled surgeon, very likeable and instilled confidence from the outset. Happy to recommend
- I would definitely recommend this doctor to family and friends as he very friendly and professional. He explained my procedure fully to me and I was made to feel relaxed and at ease throughout my operation. I have no issues with the waiting times.
- I was lucky enough to have this doctor perform an operation on my left hand. The result has been life changing and will always be grateful for his expertise.
- 1st class service from start to finish. Always kept in the loop of what was happening from the consultation through to the procedure. Felt in very safe hands and have had a very positive outcome. Would highly recommended this consultant.
- I was lucky to be introduced to Mr Baumann with a right arm humerous trauma. I was faced with a 12-15 week natural repair . Within 1 hour my surgery was booked and I was 100% confident of "getting my busy life back". Mr Baumann is both diligent and caring. A true professional.
- Dr Baumann..explained everything in detail the operation went really well and the follow up was easy...I would highly recommend Dr Baumann to anyone who was having the operation I had...ps I had mine done under local anaesthetic and it was pain free n quick
- Each time I have been to see Mr Baumann, he is always very welcomeing, smiling, polite and caring. His work is exceptional, I will always be happy to have any procedure carried out by Mr Baumann.