Mr Mario Caruana
Vascular Surgeon
Hove, BN3 1RD
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32 years of experience
Verified profile
32 years of experience
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Mr. Mario F Caruana held the post of Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Brighton and Sussex and Western Sussex hospitals since 2005. He was educated at St. Aloysius College in Malta. He graduated in 1992 as a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MD) and underwent surgical training in Malta and London. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd) in 1997 and subsequently performed research in London in the field of gene therapy and transplantation leading on to a Masters Degree in Surgical Sciences (MSc) with Distinction for his thesis.
Mario went on to train in General and Vascular Surgery in various hospitals around East Anglia. During this period in the UK as well as during time spent in America he always sought to gain as much experience as possible in all aspects of Vascular Surgery. In 2002 he moved to Birmingham (University Hospital and Heart of England) where he underwent higher training in Vascular Surgery and passed the Intercollegiate Fellowship in Surgery. In 2004 he was awarded the Specialist Diploma in Vascular Surgery by the European Board of Surgery (FEBVS).
During these years he has published and presented various papers both nationally and internationally. His interests include the management of all aspects of venous and arterial disease including stroke prevention and aneurysm surgery as well as limb saving surgery for severe circulation disorders. Mario's other research interests have included travel-related thrombosis and sweating disorders.
Mario's main sub-specialty interest is all aspects of venous disease and its management including treatment of varicose veins and complex deep venous disorders.
When not working he relaxes by enjoying the South Downs with his family. He is a trekker, photographer, and painter. He enjoys playing both classical and electric guitar.
Areas of expertise
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- Varicose Veins (28%)
- Varicose Veins Surgery (28%)
- Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) (5%)
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (4%)
- Claudication (4%)
- Others (30%)
All conditions and treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Claudication
- Thread Veins
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Leg Ulcers
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Peripheral Aneurysm
- Varicose Veins Surgery
- Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- Foam Sclerotherapy
- Bypass Surgery for Blocked Arteries
- Angioplasty
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid Surgery for Stroke Prevention
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Endovascular Stent Graft
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 5194168
Qualifications
- October 1992: MD University of Malta
- August 1995: United States Medical Licensing Examination
- February 1997: FRCSEd Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
- October 1998: M. Sc. University of London
- May 2003 FRCSEd (Gen Surg).
- Elected Full Intercollegiate Fellow by examination
Memberships:
- British Medical Association
- Medical Defence Union of Scotland
- Vascular Society of GB and Ireland
- Royal Society of Medicine
languages spoken
- English
- Italian
- Maltese
consultation fees
- New appointment: £215
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- Simply Health
- health-on-line
- Saga Insurance
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- Norwich Union
- Legal & General
- General Medical
- Aviva Health
- The Exeter
- WPA
- Healix
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- Vitality Health
Location
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2 Montefiore Road, Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 1RD
2 Montefiore Road, Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 1RD
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Bodiam Avenue, Worthing, United Kingdom, BN12 5AT
Bodiam Avenue, Worthing, United Kingdom, BN12 5AT
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
43 reviews
5
I was absolutely delighted with my appointments with Mr Caruana. I felt confident the minute we discussed my problem varicose vein, we both agreed on my symptoms and Mr Caruana described his intended treatment very clearly. The care I received during my outpatients operation was excellent, as is the success of Mr Caruana’s operation. I will certainly return to Mr Caruana if I suffer any other problems in the future.
5
Mr Caruana is a very pleasant caring consultant and put me at ease, he gives confidence and explains everything in an easy to understand manner. Nothing is too much trouble.
5
Mr Caruana explains all that he is doing and the rational for doing so. He listens to your reasons for coming and manages your expectations with his knowledge and experience. His clinical expertise and experience are excellent.
5
Mr Caruana was simply excellent - clearly very knowledgeable and eminent in his field but he also took the time to listen to me and answer all the questions I had. The treatment was clearly explained and everything was dealt with very promptly. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
5
Mr Caruana provided a very thorough and clear diagnosis, his treatment was excellent and the result better than I’d hoped for.
5
I found mr Caruna a most helpful and professional consultant, he explained everything about my procedure thoroughly and gave me great confidence. The procedure I had went extremely well and Iam very pleased with the results.
5
The experience l received was excellent and so glad Mr Mario Caruana performed the surgery.
5
Excellent experience both in assessment and surgical technique
5
Very informative consultation and scan. All the procedures were explained to me in an understandable manner. The surgery went well with only minimal pain and the after care was minimal. The results after the procedure were excellent.
5
I was able to get an appointment Mr Caruana with very quickly. He listened to my explanation and gave me a thorough examination. He then explained everything about my condition and the options available to me, something that my GP had not done. I feel very satisfied with the outcome of the appointment.
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I am delighted to see what a great service for patients Mario has developed. He will offer excellent care to those who seek his opinion
28 Apr 2021Mr Andrew Garnham
General SurgeryI have had the pleasure of working with Mario for a number of years. A very experienced surgeon with vast knowledge of surgery in general as well as his speciality of vascular surgery. Highly skilled and personable with it. I would recommend his services without reservation.
28 Apr 2021Mr Parv Sains
General SurgeryFAQ
What are Mr Mario Caruana's reviews like?
Mr Mario Caruana's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 43 reviews
What languages does Mr Mario Caruana speak?
Mr Mario Caruana speaks English, Italian and Maltese
Where is Mr Mario Caruana located?
Mr Mario Caruana primarily practices at Spire Montefiore Hospital, located at 2 Montefiore Road, Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 1RD
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