Vascular and endovascular surgery
What we do
We investigate and treat:
- Aortic disease – aneurysms (any site); acute and chronic dissections: We have extensive experience of multidisciplinary open and endovascular treatment of all types of aortic aneurysm disease, including international collaboration.
- Carotid disease, symptomatic carotid stenosis, carotid aneurysm, carotid body tumours: We are one of London’s leading carotid centres and work with our internationally renowned Neurology unit.
- Peripheral vascular disease – intermittent claudication, diabetic foot disease, peripheral aneurysms: We are national and international leaders in diabetic foot management.
- Venous disease – varicose veins, deep venous disease.
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Hyperhidrosis
- Carotid body tumours
- Leg ulcers.
In addition we:
- support King’s large renal and dialysis service, including providing access for haemodialysis, and are one of the most experienced centres in the UK for simple, complex and revision surgery for vascular access
- provide an emergency haemostasis and reconstructive service for King’s Major Trauma Unit.
Location
Outpatient Clinics are located in the following areas:
- King’s College Hospital – Suite 5, 1st Floor, Golden Jubilee Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
- Beckenham Beacon – 395 Croydon Road Beckenham Kent, BR3 3QL
- Princess Royal University Hospital – Outpatient Dept C, Level 1, South Wing, Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ND
Contact details
- Vascular surgery pathway coordinators: 020 3299 4229
- Vascular surgery admissions team: 020 3299 7634 or 020 3299 2509
- Vascular surgery admissions email: [email protected]
- Vascular surgery referrals email: [email protected]
Conditions we treat
- Aortic disease: aneurysms (any site), acute and chronic dissections
- Carotid disease: symptomatic carotid stenosis, carotid aneurysm, carotid body tumours
- Peripheral vascular disease: intermittent claudication, diabetic foot disease, peripheral aneurysms
- Venous disease: varicose veins, deep venous disease
- Provision of access for haemodialysis
- Miscellaneous: thoracic outlet syndrome, hyperhidrosis, carotid body tumours, leg ulcers
- Trauma: haemostasis and reconstruction.
What is required before referring a patient
For all patients likely to require contrast-enhanced investigation: eGFR, confirmation that referral is within current CCG guidelines is required.
Booking a patient at King’s
Routine referrals
GPs should refer via NHS e-referral (e-RS)
Other healthcare professionals can email routine referrals to [email protected]
Emergency referrals
GPs should make urgent referrals via NHS e-Referral. State on the referral that it is urgent.
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr Ranjeet Brar | Consultant Vascular Surgeon |
| Mr Raghvinder Gambhir | Consultant Vascular Surgeon |
| Ms Indira Maharaj | Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Ms Ruth Odiase | Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Mr Tim Parkinson | Consultant Vascular Surgeon |
| Mr Hani Slim | Consultant Vascular Surgeon |
| Ms Marvin Ukatu | Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Prof Domenico Valenti | Consultant Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Lead |
| Ms Debbie Williams | Vascular Advanced Nurse Practitioner |