This information is provided by Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel.
Mr Shanmugam Vetrivel is a highly experienced Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He retired from the Sunderland Royal Hospital in December 2024, where he had been a Consultant for the past 28 years. He has been engaged in private practice in the North East of England for over 27 years, having practice privileges at Spire Washington and Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospitals. 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 among patients, in both NHS and private practice. He also 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.
Additional specialties and sub-specialties
General surgery - Vascular Surgery
Special clinical interests
Varicose vein and spider vein treatments, key-hole and open surgery for hernias.
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Average
Average
£250
£220
Range
Range
£195 - £300
£165 - £251
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(251
nationally)
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