Mr Nikesh Dattani
BSc (Hons) MBBS MRes (Clin Sci) MD FRCS (Vasc)
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17 years of experience
Leicester, LE5 1HY
(+3 more)
18 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Jeremy Newman, Dr Kunal Kulkarni and 1 other professional
Live bookings available
17 years of experience
Leicester, LE5 1HY
(+3 more)
18 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Jeremy Newman, Dr Kunal Kulkarni and 1 other professional
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About Mr Nikesh Dattani
Mr Dattani is a Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester with private practices covering Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. He runs a busy practice, specialising in keyhole (endovenous) treatments for varicose veins and venous leg ulcers as well as minimally invasive (endovascular) treatments for peripheral arterial disease and aortic aneurysms. He also performs the full range of open vascular surgical procedures.
Mr Dattani is the Undergraduate & Postgraduate Lead for Vascular Education in Leicester. He has set up numerous initiatives to improve the quality of vascular surgical training in Leicester and regularly teaches the next generation of surgeons. He is faculty for numerous nationally recognised courses including Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Basic Surgical Skills (BSS), the Vascular Limb Salvage Academy (VaLSA) and ASPIRE. He has published >45 papers and presented research nationally and internationally.
Mr Dattani regularly partakes in the national selection process for doctors wishing to pursue a career in surgery as well as in specialist vascular surgery. He serves as a senior advisor on the executive committee of the Vascular and Endovascular Research Network (VERN), which he co-founded in 2013 as well as a council member for the British Society of Endovascular Therapy (BSET).
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7014270
Royal College of Surgeons
No. 1049732
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2008
Qualifications
BSc (First Class) - King's College London (2005)
MBBS (End of Year Merits) - King's College London (2008)
MRes - University of Leicester (2017)
MD (Distinction) - University of Leicester (2018)
Languages spoken
- English
- Gujarati
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- The Exeter
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Benenden Health
- WPA
- Healix Health Services
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£200Follow-up appointment
£150
Locations
Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE5 1HY
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Woodland Hospital
Rothwell Road Kettering, Kettering, United Kingdom, NN16 8XF
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Three Shires Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)
The Avenue, Cliftonville, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN1 5DR
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University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust
General Hospital, Gwendolen Rd, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE5 4PW
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr Nikesh Dattani is consistently professional, friendly, caring, and clear with patients. He explains procedures well, like vein treatments, ensuring full patient understanding. Patients feel at ease and confident, which leads to excellent results and good experiences. Many patients see him for varicose veins, leg pain, and related surgical care.
The consultation was very professional and I felt that I was treated with respect. I feel that any treatment that I need will be carried out to a high standard.
Whilst visiting Woodland Hospital, which consistently offers a high standard of service and care, I was seen today by Mr Dattani regarding an ongoing medical concern. Mr Dattani took the time to help me settle in, understand my medical history, and empathise with my concerns. He displayed an excellent bedside manner and, in my opinion, went above and beyond to ensure I was referred to the most appropriate avenues for further evaluation. He genuinely seemed to care and recognised that, after living with these symptoms for such a long time, what I am really seeking is clarity and answers. His warm, professional manner certainly enhanced what was already an excellent experience at Woodland Hospital. To feel heard is a really important aspect of care, and I left with great reassurance. Kindest regards Daniel
It has been a positive experience Dr Dattani gave clear guidance. Other staff members were very helpful and supportive. Extremely happy with everything, thank you.
Very professional and very thorough service. Explained everything in detail, what is covered by Axa and what is not. I am very pleased with this visit.
Thank you for taking the time to leave me a review. I appreciate it and am so glad your found the experience professional and positive. Kr. ND
Mr Dattani was very helpful in determining the best course of treatment for my ailment. He gave good honest advice in my future surgery.
Great to hear you had a positive experience when coming to see me. Kr. ND
Quite good experience overall Great manners
Thanks for your kind review. Kr. ND
Mr Dattani listens, is professional, caring and friendly, explains throughly, in layman's terms
I always try to ensure my patient's understand the medical issues involved using layman's terms. Glad you found this helpful. Thanks for your review. Kr. ND
Skill Endorsements
I highly recommend Mr Nikesh Dattani as an exceptional vascular surgeon. He combines outstanding clinical expertise with a calm, reassuring manner that immediately puts patients at ease. His explanations are always clear and thorough, ensuring you feel fully informed and confident in your treatment plan.
10 May 2026
Mr Jeremy Newman
Vascular SurgeonNikesh is a colleague at UHL and is a dedicated, hard working, and skilled surgeon. We have collaborated on patient cases and research together, and I fully endorse his expertise and passion for his role to any future patients.
26 Jul 2025
Dr Kunal Kulkarni
Orthopaedic SurgeonI highly recommend Mr Dattani. I have worked alongside him for many years during which he has consistently demonstrated excellent patient outcomes. He well liked by patients and colleagues.
26 Jul 2025
Mr David Sidloff
Vascular SurgeonFAQ
What are Mr Nikesh Dattani's reviews like?
Mr Nikesh Dattani's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 152 reviews.
What languages does Mr Nikesh Dattani speak?
Mr Nikesh Dattani speaks English and Gujarati
Where is Mr Nikesh Dattani located?
Mr Nikesh Dattani primarily practices at Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital, located at Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE5 1HY
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Mr Nikesh Dattani is working Tuesday (09:30 - 12:30), Wednesday (18:30 - 20:30), Saturday (09:30 - 12:30)
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