Our paediatric consultants

Associate Professor Michael Ardern-Jones

Consultant Dermatologist
BSc, MBBS, DPhil, MRCP

My current clinical practice encompasses all general dermatology including eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer and allergy. I was appointed to Southampton University NHS Trust to complement the current research interest in inflammatory skin disease.

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Mr Nicholas Baker

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS (Hons), MBBS, FDSRCS, FRCS, FRCS (OMFS)

Nick Baker trained at Sheffield University and Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School. He has been a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Southampton University Hospitals since 1997 and also provides maxillofacial services to Winchester and Guern…

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Dr Akshay Batra

Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
MB BS, MD, MRCPCH

I was trained in paediatrics and specialised in paediatric gastroenterology at Birmingham Children's Hospital. I have been working as a consultant at Southampton Hospital since 2011. In my current role I look after children with a broad range of gastrointestin…

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Dr Steve Baynes

Sports Medicine Physician and Private General Practitioner
BMedSci, BMBS, DRCOG, DGM, MRCGP, DipSEM, MFSEM (UK)

I have joined Spire Southampton Hospital Perform Centre with over 25 years medical experience having graduated from Nottingham University in 1987 and embarking on a rich and varied career. After spending time in Australia, following my GP specialist training,…

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