Mr Harpaul Flora, Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Mr Harpaul Flora
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Mr Harpaul Flora BSc MBBS MSc FRCS
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Mr Harpaul Flora
Consultant Vascular Surgeon BSc MBBS MSc FRCS
Areas of expertise
- All types of minor surgery including skin, subcutaneous, ingrowing toenails and microsclerotherapy
- Varicose veins and thread veins: EVLT and VNUS treatments
- Carotid artery disease
- Aneurysms
- Peripheral arterial disease
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Devonshire Diagnostic Centre
16 Devonshire Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 7AF
About Mr Harpaul Flora
GMC number: 4214300
Year qualified: 1995
Place of primary qualification: University of London
Mr Harpaul (Paul) is a highly esteemed Consultant Vascular Surgeon with a special interest in endovascular and advanced laparoscopic, or keyhole, surgery. He qualified in 1995 from The London Hospital Medical College, University of London, achieving a distinction in his Masters in Surgery. Paul trained extensively across major vascular centres in London, honing his expertise in the field.
In pursuit of advanced skills, Mr Paul undertook a laparoscopic fellowship in Hong Kong, sponsored by Ethicon and the Circulation Foundation. He was appointed as a Consultant Surgeon at St Barts and The Royal London NHS Trust in 2007. Mr Paul has made significant contributions to vascular and general surgery literature and has presented his research at both national and international forums. He is actively involved in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and maintains a comprehensive clinical vascular practice. Additionally, he holds senior management roles within the hospital.
Mr Paul's professional interests lie in minimally invasive surgery, particularly endovascular aortic aneurysm surgery. He is pioneering the development of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques in vascular surgery. Notably, he was the first surgeon in the UK to perform the Barostim procedure for hypertension regulation. His specific areas of interest include varicose veins (EVLT, Venefit, and glue), deep venous disease, carotid disease, stroke, diabetic foot disease, peripheral arterial disease, thoracic outlet syndrome, and vascular tumours.
Mr Paul continues to engage in general surgery and has made media appearances on various radio shows, BBC news, and the Mail on Sunday. He currently serves as the director for the AAA screening program in North East London and is the overall Clinical Network Director for Vascular Surgery at Barts Health NHS Trust.
Paul's dedication to advancing vascular surgery and his commitment to patient care make him a leading figure in his field.
Areas of expertise
- All types of minor surgery including skin, subcutaneous, ingrowing toenails and microsclerotherapy
- Aneurysms
- AV malformations/other vascular tumours
- Carotid artery disease
- Complex arterial surgery
- Cosmetic treatment of varicose veins
- Diabetic foot service
- Endovascular surgical techniques
- Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT)
- Endovenous thermal ablation surgery
- General surgery
- Haemorrhoids
- Hernia surgery
- Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating
- Injection sclerotherapy
- Laparoscopic surgery for hernias and gallstones
- Leg pain - intermittent claudication, popliteal artery syndrome
- Leg swelling
- Leg ulceration
- Lumps and bumps
- Lymphoedema
- Pelvic pain
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Upper limb pain - thoracic outlet syndrome
- Varicose veins and thread veins: EVLT and VNUS treatments
- Vascular surgery
- Vascular tumors
- Venous insufficiency
Frequently asked questions
What are the common symptoms that your patients tend to present with?
I would say leg pain, in the broadest sense, tied to leg aching, leg tiredness, leg cramps; skin changes to the legs in relation to arterial and venous problems; groin pain, abdominal pain in terms of general surgical practice that I have. Therefore, hernias and gall bladders would be covered with that.
What are the treatments that you're able to offer your patients?
• Laser treatment for varicose veins
• Radiofrequency treatment for varicose veins
• Glue treatment for varicose veins
• Injection sclerotherapy for varicose veins
• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Open hernia repair
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Treatment for excessive sweating like injections and thoracoscopic sympathectomy
What are your areas of sub-specialist interest?
Within vascular surgery, I specialise more in diabetic foot care, venous disease and venous thrombosis. Those would be my three areas that I subspecialise in vascular surgery.
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Articles by Mr Harpaul Flora
Micromovements at the aortic aneurysm neck measured during open surgery with close-range photogrammetry