Dr. Harpaul Flora

A vascular surgeon diagnoses, manages, and treats diseases of the blood vessels (arteries, veins, and lymphatic system), excluding the heart and brain.

They manage conditions such as varicose veins, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), diabetic foot disease, and vascular tumours.

No. Vascular surgeons offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments, including lifestyle advice, medications, minimally invasive endovascular procedures, and open surgery when necessary.

Endovascular surgery is a minimally invasive, “keyhole” technique that uses catheters and small incisions to treat vascular problems such as aneurysms, blocked arteries, or varicose veins.

You should consider consulting a vascular surgeon if you have symptoms like leg pain while walking, non-healing ulcers, varicose veins, sudden weakness or vision problems (possible carotid disease), or signs of poor circulation.

These procedures usually mean smaller incisions, less pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays compared to traditional open surgery.

Yes, vascular surgeons are specialists in treating varicose veins with techniques such as laser (EVLT), radiofrequency (Venefit), and medical glue closure.

A cardiologist focuses on diseases of the heart, while a vascular surgeon specialises in diseases of the blood vessels outside the heart and brain.

Not always. Many vascular conditions can be managed with medication, exercise, or minimally invasive treatments before surgery is considered.

Bring your medical history, a list of current medications, previous test results, and be ready to discuss your symptoms in detail.