
Mr Tom BrowneSurgery in Chelmsford
Professional statement
Mr Tom Browne is a well known consultant surgeon with over 38 years' experience as a doctor across three continents. He currently practices privately at the Springfield Hospital in Chelmsford. His areas of expertise lie in vascular disease, varicose veins, open aneurysm repair, bypass surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and carotid surgery.
Mr Browne qualified from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He completed his postgraduate degrees at the Royal College of Surgeons London and the conjoint colleges of Surgeons of the UK and Ireland, and then later went on to obtain his Master in Surgery from the University College Dublin. After training in the UK, he then went to the Royal Perth Hospital in Australia to train alongside Michael Lawrence-Brown and Mr David Hartley - a world-renowned endovascular team.
During his time in Australia, Mr Browne invented the fenestrated endovascular graft which has now been used in more than 7,500 patients around the world. Moreover, he was one of the first surgeons ever to use endovenous techniques for the laser treatment of varicose veins.
He is currently the head of the Vascular Department in Broomfield Hospital and helped develop the hospital's vascular unit. He also launched The Out to Africa (OTA) charity which is a project connecting staff and departments within Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust with their peers at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia.
Mr Browne qualified from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He completed his postgraduate degrees at the Royal College of Surgeons London and the conjoint colleges of Surgeons of the UK and Ireland, and then later went on to obtain his Master in Surgery from the University College Dublin. After training in the UK, he then went to the Royal Perth Hospital in Australia to train alongside Michael Lawrence-Brown and Mr David Hartley - a world-renowned endovascular team.
During his time in Australia, Mr Browne invented the fenestrated endovascular graft which has now been used in more than 7,500 patients around the world. Moreover, he was one of the first surgeons ever to use endovenous techniques for the laser treatment of varicose veins.
He is currently the head of the Vascular Department in Broomfield Hospital and helped develop the hospital's vascular unit. He also launched The Out to Africa (OTA) charity which is a project connecting staff and departments within Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust with their peers at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia.
Clinics

Springfield Hospital
Chelmsford, Lawn Lane, CM1 7GUMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 39 years of experience
- Consultant General Surgeon, Ramsay Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford (present)
Subspecialties
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Venous surgery
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Education
- FRCS M.Ch FRCS (Gen) RCS (1988)
- MB BCh National University of Ireland (1982)
Teaching posts
- Mr Browne is a clinical tutor and instructor for the Royal College Basic Surgical Training
Publications and conferences
- View Mr Browne's publications on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- The Freedom of the City of London recognition award
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Registration number: 3207116
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- Mr Browne made you feel completely at ease and has a fantastic way about him
- A very thorough consultation and the way forward as far as treatments required was all clearly explained. Cannot recommend Mr Browne enough.
- Had a very pleasing experience would recommend Mr Brown and Springfield hospital to anyone.
- I had a lovely experience with Mr Browne. He was incredibly informative and made me feel at ease when discussing the issue and laid out a clear plan of what treatment should beneficial. He was also swift in finding me an appointment date for this treatment.
- A great consultant to see, asked lots of questions and checked for assorts of things related to the purpose of the appointment. I would recommend Mr Tom Browne to any one with Vascular problems. Many thanks.
- 31-5-2023 10:30 Met dr Browne today and had an informative conversation with him. He explained everything in detail, was understanding and courteous. Very good doctor in my opinion.
- Mr Browne exceeded my expectations, he fully explained the seriousness of my situation and took immediate action to refer me to Broomfield Hospital. I would not hesitate to recommend him or indeed use TopDoctors in the future.
- Very pleasant and professional to talk to certainly would recommend h
- Mr Browne From the outset, to my Hernia Operation and follow up meetings /consultations. I’ve always found Mr Tom Browne, friendly and knowledgeable Gentleman. Cannot thank him enough