Mr Daniel Baird
Consultant general and colorectal surgeon in West Sussex
MB ChB MD (Res) FRCS
GMC: 6157601
Mr Daniel Baird areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Daniel Baird is a leading general and colorectal consultant surgeon based in Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, who specialises in inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia and laparoscopic inguinal repair alongside anal fistula, anal fissure and piles (haemmorhoids). He privately practises at Goring Hall Hospital and the Oving Clinic, while his NHS base is at Worthing Hospital, part of University Hospitals Sussex Trust.
Mr Baird is highly qualified, with an MB ChB from the University of Manchester, a FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons and an MD (Res) from Imperial College London. He undertook his specialist surgical training in London at The Royal Marsden Hospital, St Marks Hospital and Imperial Healthcare Trust, alongside the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
He also completed an RCS accredited laparoscopic cancer fellowship at Frimley Park Hospital where he was exposed the Da Vinci and CMR Versius robotic operation platforms. He worked as a consultant at Frimley Park prior to his current permanent posts.
Mr Baird, who also operates on inflammatory bowel disease and diverticular disease, has a subspecialty interest in treating fistulae-in-ano and pilonidal sinus disease using the minimally-invasive techniques VAAFT/EPSiT techniques. His clinical research has been published in respected peer-reviewed journals including the British Medical Journal and the Annals of Surgery.
Furthermore, Mr Baird is a member of various professional organisations including the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, the European Society of Coloproctology and the British Hernia Society.
Patient reviews
J B. Verified Patient
09/11/2024
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Patients comments
Mr. Baird was extremely friendly and reassuring. His explanation of the options available to me was extraordinarily thorough and detailed but easy to comprehend. He exuded confidence and professionalism.
P S. Verified Patient
12/08/2024
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Felt comfortable during my time with Mr Baird, and at the hospital.
J G. Verified Patient
12/08/2024
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Fantastic doctor. Took the time to explain everything and make me feel at ease on each appointment pre and post surgery.
N. Verified Patient
17/07/2024
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My only regret is not having given the review sooner as my whole experience was nothing short of exceptional to all involved from consultant to recovery.