
Mr Dan Higman
Professional statement
Mr Daniel Higman is a leading consultant general and vascular surgeon who currently sees patients at Nuffield Warwickshire Hospital at Leamington Spa and The Grafton Suite at Stratford Hospital. Mr Higman has wide experience in the management of all forms of varicose veins and their complications.
He uses modern minimally invasive methods of treating veins such as micro sclerotherapy for thread veins, radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Mr Higman also treats circulatory problems affecting the legs, aortic aneuysms and carotid disease for the prevention of stroke.
Mr Daniel Higman is a member of renowned public associations such as the Royal College of Surgeons, where he gained a fellowship. He has had various research articles published in reputable medical journals such as The Lancet and The British Journal of Surgery.
Mr Higman is also a designated general paediatric surgeon for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, as well as private clinics and he treats a wide variety of surgical conditions affecting children.
Clinics

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital
Leamington Spa, The Chase, Old Milverton Ln, Leamington Spa CV32 6RW,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 39 years of experience
- Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon, Nuffield Warwickshire Hospital, Royal Leamington Spa
Subspecialties
- Management of varicose veins
- Complications of venous disease
Professional memberships
- The Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland
- General Medical Council
Education
- The London Hospital Medical College (University of London) (1986)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1990)
Publications and conferences
- Jaipersad, Tony S et al. “Perioperative transorbital Doppler flow imaging offers an alternative to transcranial Doppler monitoring in those patients without a temporal bone acoustic window.” Ultrasound in medicine & biology vol. 37,5 (2011): 719-22. doi:10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2011.01.018
- Rattay, T et al. “Spontaneously ruptured splenic aneurysm in a young patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.” BMJ case reports vol. 2011 bcr0120113753. 1 Apr. 2011, doi:10.1136/bcr.01.2011.3753
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Mr Higman operated on both my legs. A leader in his field who still takes the time to explain the best options. A pleasure to work with
- I had a huge varicose vein stripped from my leg. Very happy with the service from initial consultation to post op visit. Really pleased with the result. The staff at the Chase were all lovely.
- I have seen Mr Higman on several occasions over the years He has always been a complete professional He listens and works out the best way forward for you as an individual Always a pleasure to spend time with Great outcomes Thoroughly recommended
- Extremely satisfied. Many thanks for a great service. Julie Ford
- I would highly recommend Mr Higman and the facilities and staff at the Nuffield.
- Extremely positive experience. Minimal waiting time, quick diagnosis, choice of surgery options and availability for aftercare. Polite, reassuring and knowledgable.
- Very professional hospital, excellent doctor and staff, highly recommended!