Mr Philip Coleridge Smith
Professional statement
Mr Philip Coleridge Smith is one of London's leading vascular surgeons. Operating at the British Vein Institute, he is an expert in the treatment of varicose veins, and also specialises in venous insufficiency, venous ulcer, thrombosis, spider veins, as well as deep vein thrombosis.
Mr Coleridge Smith, who successfully completed an FRCS at Oxford University and St Thomas’ Hospital London Medical Schools, currently lectures at University College London, and has also previously been the editor of the medical journals, ‘Phlebology’ and ‘The European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery’. He is president of the British Association of Sclerotherapists, and is acknowledged as an international authority and expert in venous disease, including the management of vein problems using ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy and other modern methods of vein ablation.
Throughout his illustrious medical career to-date, he has treated several thousand patients using various different injection techniques, and has published extensively in established peer-reviewed medical journals. Impressively, he has gained more than 40 years worth of experience as a vascular surgeon.
Clinics
British Vein Institute - 62 Wimpole Street
Central London, 62 Wimpole Street, W1G 8AJMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 48 years of experience
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon, British Vein Institute (present)
Subspecialties
- Varicose veins
- Thread veins
Professional memberships
- President, the British Association of Sclerotherapists
- Member, the Venous Forum of the Royal Society of Medicine
Education
- Oxford University and St Thomas’ Hospital London Medical Schools, DM FRCS
Teaching posts
- Reader in Surgery, University College London (1995 - present)
- Editor of the medical journals, ‘Phlebology’ and ‘European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery’
Reviews
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- Truly excellent. The experience was painless, professional and friendly. The doctor was very approachable and made me feel at ease. I thoroughly recommend him.
- I had an excellent experience during my consultation with Mr Coleridge Smith. I felt cared for and listened to. He explained the procedure very well to me, I would recommend this practice to everyone who suffers with varicose veins. Many thanks to all of you for your service.
- Staff are always friendly and the ultrasound process makes a huge difference to the treatment results. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
- Highly recommend. Amazing results and staff are fantastic.
- Mr Coleridge Smith was brilliant with his knowledge and service. My leg has healed really well and am over the moon with it. He was very approachable and considerate when performing the procedure and my follow up appointment was very good as well, and cross checked my leg again.
- Excellent very helpful.
- I can’t praise Mr Coleridge Smith the staff or this practice highly enough. I would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends. I am so pleased with the results of my leg vein treatment
- From the minute I arrived, I knew I was in a safe pair of hands. Highly recommended.
- Very welcoming and put me at ease as soon as I entered the clinic. The staff were caring and all my treatment was fully explained. I would recommend