Mr Toby Baring
Qualifications
MBBS, MD(res), MRCS, FRCS
GMC number: 4710033
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Sub-specialties: Elbow and Shoulder surgery
Consultation times
- Monday AM
- Overview
About
Mr Toby Baring is a highly experienced Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in shoulder and elbow conditions, including sports injuries, rotator cuff disorders, shoulder instability, and trauma-related injuries. He performs approximately 300–400 surgical procedures annually, reflecting a high level of expertise and surgical volume.
Mr Baring is committed to delivering advanced, evidence-based treatments and continually adopts the latest surgical techniques and innovations to improve patient recovery, outcomes, and long-term joint function.
Training and Experience
Mr Baring qualified from Newcastle Medical School and went on to complete specialist orthopaedic training on the prestigious Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital rotation in North London. He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in Trauma and Orthopaedics in 2012.
He also completed a postgraduate doctorate (PhD) at Imperial College London in 2006, under the supervision of Professor Roger Emery, focusing on rotator cuff pathology and surgical repair techniques.
To further advance his subspecialist expertise, Mr Baring undertook a fellowship in Nice, France, training with internationally renowned shoulder surgeon Professor Pascal Boileau, a leader in shoulder arthroscopy, instability, and joint replacement surgery.
He is currently a Consultant at Imperial NHS Trust and holds the position of Senior Honorary Lecturer, reflecting his ongoing involvement in teaching and academic development.Mr Toby Baring has extensive experience in shoulder replacements, sports injuries, rotator cuff problems and shoulder and elbow trauma; performing 300-400 procedures per year.
Mr Baring practises the most modern techniques, and constantly looks to improve and innovate treatment to enhance his patients’ recovery and outcomes.
Mr Toby Baring is a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon and senior honorary lecturer at Imperial NHS Trust. He qualified from Newcastle Medical School. During his specialist training he undertook postgraduate doctorate in 2006 with Professor Roger Emery at Imperial College London, focusing on rotator cuff surgery. His postgraduate orthopaedic training was on the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital rotation in north London, and he passed the FRCS in 2012.
He was fellowship trained in Nice, France with world renowned shoulder specialist, Professor Pascal Boileau. Mr Baring practices specialist shoulder and elbow surgery, using the most modern surgical techniques with an emphasis on arthroscopic rotator cuff and shoulder instability surgery and primary and revision shoulder replacement.
Special interests
Mr Baring specialises in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex shoulder and elbow conditions, including:
- Rotator cuff tears and degeneration
- Shoulder instability and dislocation
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
- Sports-related shoulder and elbow injuries
- Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
- Shoulder and elbow fractures
Surgical Procedures
Mr Baring offers a comprehensive range of modern orthopaedic treatments and procedures, including:
- Shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder decompression surgery
- Shoulder instability stabilisation procedures
- Primary and revision shoulder replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Open shoulder surgery (including rotator cuff and impingement repair)
- Management and fixation of shoulder and elbow fractures
His surgical approach emphasises minimally invasive techniques where appropriate, aiming to reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and restore optimal joint function.
Approach to Patient Care
Mr Baring adopts a patient-centred and multidisciplinary approach, ensuring each patient receives a thorough assessment and a personalised treatment plan tailored to their condition, lifestyle, and recovery goals. He prioritises clear communication, helping patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression Surgery
- Open Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
- Shoulder Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Instability Surgery
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder And Elbow Fractures
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Toby Baring at Nuffield Health
- Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
- Shoulder stabilisation
- Shoulder decompression - keyhole surgery
- Stiff elbow release
- Shoulder replacement
- Elbow surgery
- Tennis elbow release
Locations Mr Toby Baring works with
Related experience
Memberships
- British Elbow and Shoulder Society
- British Orthopaedic Association
Insurers Mr Toby Baring works with
Mr Toby Baring works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aetna
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Bupa Global
- Cigna
- Healix
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
- Alliance Healthcare