Professional statement
Mr Andrew (Ted) Baxter is a leading consultant gynaecologist in Sheffield who specialises in treating menstrual disorders, such as heavy, painful or irregular periods, all causes of pelvic pain, ovarian cysts and fibroids.
Mr Baxter trained in Manchester and then undertook advanced training in minimal access surgery before taking up his Consultant post at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. He is accredited to perform advanced hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery.
He has a special interest in the treatment of endometriosis and is Lead for the Sheffield Endometriosis Centre, one of the BSGE accredited centres, undertaking surgery on the most severe types of this disease.
He also has a major interest in out-patient gynaecology and undertakes diagnostic and operative procedures in women with abnormal uterine bleeding. In this way, many patients can have polyps or fibroids removed, or even an ablation procedure for heavy periods, without the need for anaesthetic.
He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield and is the Regional preceptor in Yorkshire for junior doctors undertaking advanced laparoscopic training.
He has held positions on the Board of the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy and has been an advisor to NICE. He gives regular lectures on topics that relate to his specialist interests.
Clinics
Thornbury Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Sheffield, 312 Fulwood Road, Sheffield S10 3BR,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 37 years of experience
- Consultant Gynaecologist, BMI Thornbury Hospital, Sheffield (present)
Subspecialties
- Endometriosis
- Menstrual disorders
Professional memberships
- British Medical Association
- British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
Education
- FRCOG, Royal College of Gynaecologists (2007)
- MB ChB, University of Manchester (1989)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Sheffield (present)
- Regional Preceptor of Advanced Laparoscopic Training in Yorkshire (present)
Publications and conferences
- Regularly lectures at international and national meetings
- Has contributed a chapter on laparoscopy to the book: "Medicolegal Issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology”, Springer.
Reviews
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- Dr Baxter has been fantastic! We discussed everything, he gave me my opinions, he listened when I didn’t want to take the long road and agreed to go straight to the operation. He has been fantastic from start to finish with my care and offered advice above and beyond expected.
- All ok nothing spectuacular
- Very empathetic and professional. Made to feel at ease and made me feel comfortable throughout the appointment.
- Very helpful and friendly and had a lot of knowledge regarding my condition.
- Excellent doctor, thank you very much, very friendly and caring,
- Had an excellent experience with thornbury hospital. From start to finish, lovely , caring and helpful staff. Would highly recommend to anyone
- I would highly recommend Mr Baxter, from my very first consultation I felt listened to and understood. All my treatment options were explained to me clearly and on every visit I have felt supported by the staff who are all very friendly and professional
- Incredible Doctor! Andrew is incredibly skilled and great at explaining the details, making me feel at ease and in safe hands going into my operation. I have recovered quickly with no complications. Thank you!
- I would definitely recommend Mr Baxter and his secretary team. Mr Baxter was empathetic & carefully listened to my symptoms & medical history, discussing & agreeing a treatment plan together based on my needs. For anyone with gynae issues, don't hesitate to contact Mr Baxter.