Dr Anna Barnard

Dr Anna Barnard is a highly respected Consultant Plastic Surgeon who specialises in plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgery. Known for her patient-centred and reassuring approach, she is dedicated to helping individuals restore both physical function and confidence. Dr Barnard provides expert care across a comprehensive range of elective and emergency surgical procedures, ensuring that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan designed to achieve the best possible aesthetic and functional outcomes.

Dr Barnard completed her medical education at the University of Oxford, where she qualified with her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (BMBCh) and Master of Arts (MA) degrees in 2003. Committed to the highest standards of surgical excellence, she went on to achieve her Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in Plastic Surgery. To further refine her expertise, she also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma and a specialised Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr Barnard is an active member of professional bodies, including the British Society for Surgery of the Hand.

In her clinical practice, Dr Barnard has a particular interest in both adult and paediatric hand surgery, peripheral nerve injuries, and complex upper and lower limb reconstruction. She is highly skilled in advanced microsurgical techniques and has been instrumental in pioneering innovative patient care pathways, such as awake hand surgery using local anaesthetic nerve blocks. Working closely within multidisciplinary teams, she collaborates with other Consultants and Surgeons to deliver exceptional care for patients recovering from trauma, skin cancer, and complex reconstructive challenges.