Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel
General Surgeon
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 1JP
Verified profile
41 years of experience
Verified profile
41 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
17 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
27 Jan 2022
Mr. Vetrivel is an expert in vascular surgery with over 3 decades of experience. He undertakes...
Mr Sathya Murthy
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Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel is a highly experienced Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He is currently based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, where he has been a Consultant for the past 23 years. Additionally, he has been practising in private practice in the North East of England for over 20 years.
Mr Vetrivel specialises in treating arterial and venous problems, as well as hernias. He offers a wide range of treatments for varicose veins and thread veins, including radiofrequency ablation, foam sclerotherapy, and microsclerotherapy, as well as Veinwave. He also performs open and keyhole surgery for hernias, and is experienced in removing skin and soft tissue lumps.
In addition to his work as a surgeon, Mr Vetrivel is also an active member of various professional bodies. He has a good reputation among colleagues and patients in both NHS and private practice. At Nuffield Health, Mr Vetrivel offers a variety of treatments and tests, including endovascular treatment, hernia repair, varicose vein stripping, and thread vein treatment (sclerotherapy). He also provides treatment for ingrown toenails, and performs ingrown toenail surgery.
Outside of work, Mr Vetrivel is an avid sportsman, regularly playing tennis and golf. He also enjoys cycling in his spare time.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Varicose Veins (41%)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (6%)
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (6%)
- Inguinal Hernia (6%)
- Microsclerotherapy for Thread Veins (6%)
- Others (35%)
Subspecialties
- Vascular Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Inguinal Hernia
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aorto-iliac Disease
- Arm Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Claudication
- Critical Leg Ischaemia
- Microsclerotherapy for Thread Veins
- Angioplasty
- Bypass Surgery for Blocked Arteries
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid Surgery for Stroke Prevention
- Endoscopic Vein Surgery
- Endovascular Stent Graft
- Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- Foam Sclerotherapy
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4039729
Qualifications
- FRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1987
- MCh Vascular Surgery University of Madras 1989
- MS General Surgery University of Madras 1986
- MBBS University of Madras 1981
Memberships:
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- British Medical Association
- Vascular Surgical Society of Great Britain and Ireland
- Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association
- British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
languages spoken
- English
- Tamil
consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- The Exeter
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- The PHC
Location
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Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, NE2 1JP
Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, NE2 1JP
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Picktree Ln, Washington, Washington, United Kingdom, NE38 9JZ
Picktree Ln, Washington, Washington, United Kingdom, NE38 9JZ
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
9 reviews
5
First class experience, and delighted with the results of my procedure. Highly recommended!
5
I found Mr Vetrivel very professional, the procedure was explained well and I felt at ease under his care.
5
Very thorough, puts me at ease and explains everything to me
5
Professional from start to finsh. Explained in clear detail and make sure I understood what was happening.
5
I would highly recommend Mr Vetrivel. He listens to his patient, asks the right questions and is very caring and honest. I am extremely satisfied with my treatment.
5
Mr Vetrivel has been very helpful. He explained all issues clearly and concisely, made clear recommendations and had a very good bedside manner. He also managed to schedule my procedure at very short notice which was much appreciated.
5
Dr Vetrival is extremely polite, professional, knowledgeable and very supportive. He is more like a knowledgeable friend who would look into all aspects to resolve the issue of health.
5
Very helpful a reassured me .
5
Recommended. Put me at ease. Very relaxed, polite and informative
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1 endorsement
Mr. Vetrivel is an expert in vascular surgery with over 3 decades of experience. He undertakes a range of surgical procedures like varicose veins, hernias, peripheral arterial bypasses. He is highly recommended.
27 Jan 2022Mr Sathya Murthy
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What are Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel's reviews like?
Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 9 reviews
What languages does Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel speak?
Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel speaks English and Tamil
Where is Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel located?
Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel primarily practices at Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital, located at Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, NE2 1JP
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Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel is working Wednesday (19:00 - 20:00, 08:30 - 13:00), Friday (14:00 - 15:00)
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