Vascular surgeons

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Mr David Greenstein is a foremost consultant venous / vascular surgeon. Based at the British Varicose Vein Centre at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London, he is known for his friendly and approachable manner. He has an interest in the modern management of venous disease, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and the swollen leg. Mr Greenstein offers pioneering laser treatment for varicose veins, thread veins, and leg ulcers including VNUS treatment and ClariVein treatment, as well as venous superglue and infra-red assisted sclerotherapy, and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on venous disease and varicose veins treatment. He also has an interest in pelvic venous congestion syndrome, and has recently been involved in pioneering new treatments and pathways in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) management using thrombolysis and intravenous stents, aimed at returning the leg to normal size and function. He regularly organises workshops and is a member of the European Venous Forum Faculty. Mr Greenstein graduated at Leeds University in 1989, and has since trained in a number of major vascular units in Nottingham, Sheffield and Adelaide, Australia.  

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Mr Gary Maytham is a top consultant vascular surgeon based in London, who specialises in treating varicose veins, peripheral vascular and arterial disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. He is also well-versed in treating diabetic foot conditions. He holds several prominent positions, including Care Group Lead for the St George Hospital's Vascular Institute and Clinical Lead for Vascular Trauma at the Major Trauma Centre. He is also responsible for delivery of vascular services at Epsom Hospital, where he serves as an honorary consultant. Mr Maytham completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, before moving to the United Kingdom in 1998 after he qualified to continue his surgical training in the South West Thames region and at the Royal London Hospital. He went on to earn a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree from the University of Sheffield for postgraduate vascular research investigating clinical recovery in a model of chronic moderate ischaemia. Mr Maytham is involved in surgical training and serves as a member of the faculty on numerous surgical training courses delivered by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has published and delivered international presentations on his specialist interests, including the management of venous conditions with particular reference to the management of central venous stenosis.

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Professor Alun Davies is one of London's most experienced and highly-respected vascular surgeons practising at a number of prominent London hospitals including St Mary's, Cromwell Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital. He specialises in varicose veins, thread veins, deep vein thrombosis, leg ulcers, carotid artery disease, aneurysms, claudication, hyperhidrosis, abdominal wall and groin hernia. He is the Chairman of the Varicose Vein Guideline Group for the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and forms an integral part of other reputable professional bodies such as the American College of Phlebology and the European Society of Vascular Surgery. He has won myriad awards such as the Order of Phlebology Medal and has written extensively on many aspects of venous and arterial disease, he continues to pass on his knowledge and expertise through his role as professor at Imperial College.

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Mr Paul Baskerville is a highly-skilled and respected vascular surgeon based in London. Practising from the Baskerville clinic which he set up, he specialises in varicose and thread veins, hand veins, deep venous thrombosis, venous ulcers, claudication and Raynaud's phenomenon. He has an extensive practice in medicolegal reporting, both for claimants and the defence. He has lectured extensively nationally and internationally on the care of the surgical patient and on vascular and venous disease. He now teaches on professional development and consultant practice at Keele University, Kings’ College Hospital and the Royal College of Surgeons (England). He appears as an expert witness on field-related matters and has served on a number of national and international bodies including the International Association of Ambulatory Surgery,  the British Association of Day Surgery, the Venous Forum of the Royal Society of Medicine and the London Cardiovascular Clinical Advisory Board.

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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. He lectures at University College London and has been the editor of the medical journals, ‘Phlebology’ and ‘The European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery’. He is currently 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 career he has treated several thousand patients using injection techniques.

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Miss Sophie Renton is an esteemed consultant vascular surgeon with over 30 years' experience. She has a private practice at the Clementine Churchill Hospital, Harrow, Syon BMI in Brentford and at Spire Bushey. She is a recognised expert in the field of endovenous therapy, having introduced endovenous surgery to her NHS trust at Northwick Park. She is particularly interested in minimally invasive daycase treatments for varicose veins. After extensive training in North and South West London, Miss Renton completed her MS higher degree, and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1988. She is currently a council member and the elected secretary of the Vascular Society. She has multiple publications on many aspects of arterial and venous disease, and holds the position of Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College, London. A highly-respected surgeon, she specialises in varicose veins, spider veins, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and the diabetic foot. In the private sector, she is able to offer a wide range of techniques for the treatment of varicose veins including radiofrequency ablation, mechanochemical ablation, foam sclerotherapy and glue. 

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Mr Ian Franklin is a London-based leading specialist in vascular and endovascular surgery. His specialist interests include varicose and thread veins, aesthetic phlebology, pelvic vein congestion, deep vein thrombosis, leg swelling, and leg ulcers. Ian Franklin was a NHS doctor for 23 years including 12 years as consultant vascular surgeon at Imperial College NHS Trust performing a full range of arterial, venous and emergency vascular surgery. He is now a full-time private venous specialist, practising in various locations across the capital. He introduced key minimally invasive treatments to the NHS and has written numerous scientific papers, book chapters and a surgical textbook. Mr Franklin is involved in the education and training of other specialists in modern vein techniques all over the world and is the programme director of the International Charing Cross Venous Course held in London every April. He is a former member of the Council of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland and served as chairman of the Circulation Foundation. He is President Elect of the Royal Society of Medicine Venous Forum. 

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Mr Harpaul (Paul) Flora is a consultant vascular surgeon with a special interest in endovascular and advanced laparoscopic, or keyhole, surgery. Mr Flora practises at a number of private clinics in London and can offer a range of treatments for aneurysms, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, and carotid artery disease. After qualifying from the London Hospital Medical College in 1995 with a distinction, Mr Flora trained at the major vascular centres in London, before receiving a fellowship to study advanced laparoscopic sugery in Hong Kong. In 2007 Mr Flora was appointed consultant surgeon at St Barts and The Royal London NHS Trust. In addition to running a busy clinical vascular practice, Mr Flora acts as clinical director and network director of vascular surgery at the Trust. As Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, Mr Flora is actively involved in the teaching of new surgical trainees. He is also a pioneer of new forms of treatment for cardiovascular disease, being the first surgeon in the UK to perform the Barostim procedure for the regulation of hypertension. Mr Flora is widely published within vascular surgery literature and has presented his work at national and international conferences.

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