Mr Tristan Mark Barton

Mr Barton qualified from Birmingham University Medical School in 1999 and completed his specialist Orthopaedic training in the Bristol and Bath region.

Following completion of his formal training, he undertook advanced Fellowship training in Baltimore, Sydney, and Bristol. During this time, he had the opportunity to work with and learn from internationally renowned Foot and Ankle Surgeons around the world.

Mr Barton has a strong interest in medical education, and is involved in the training of junior orthopaedic surgeons in Bath. In addition, he is a member of an international educational taskforce for foot and ankle surgery. Outside of work, Mr Barton is married to a local GP and has three sons. He is a keen tennis player, and spends his weekends in muddy fields coaching and refereeing his sons’ football and rugby teams.

Clinical Interests

Mr Barton specialises in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery surgery, and lower limb sports injuries. Operations that Mr Barton performs include:

• Ankle arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery
• Forefoot reconstruction including bunion surgery
• Operations for foot and ankle arthritis
• Complex hindfoot reconstruction
• Knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate (ACL) reconstruction

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• British Orthopaedic Association
• British Foot and Ankle Society