Mr Pranav Somaiya, Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon

Mr Pranav Somaiya

Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon

Mr Pranav Somaiya MBBS MRCS FRCS PhD

Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon

MBBS MRCS FRCS PhD

Mr Pranav Somaiya

Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon MBBS MRCS FRCS PhD

MBBS MRCS FRCS PhD

Areas of expertise

  • Aortic and carotid artery disease
  • Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot)
  • Lymphoedema
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Varicose veins

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About Mr Pranav Somaiya

GMC number: 6030489

Year qualified: 2000

Place of primary qualification: University of Mumbai

Mr Pranav Somaiya is a Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon based in London, with over 25 years of experience in the diagnosis and management of vascular conditions. He practises privately at HCA Healthcare UK, including The Harley Street Clinic and associated consulting rooms, and holds an NHS consultant position at Barts Health NHS Trust, one of Europe’s largest hospital trusts.

Mr Somaiya specialises in the full spectrum of vascular disease, including aortic, carotid artery, upper and lower limb arterial, lymphatic and venous conditions. His clinical interests include stroke prevention surgery and complications related to diabetes. He performs both open surgery and minimally invasive (keyhole) procedures, including aneurysm repair and endovenous laser treatments.

He is highly active in surgical education and serves as Clinical Lead for the Surgical Skills Programme at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, overseeing a large portfolio of national and international training courses. He has also held teaching and examiner roles at leading UK medical schools.

Mr Somaiya has a strong research background, holding a PhD focused on proteomics and microbial diagnostics. His work has led to the development of rapid diagnostic tests for infections, with patents granted internationally, and has received recognition including a national science and technology award.

He is committed to delivering patient-centred care, combining advanced surgical techniques with innovative service development to improve outcomes and patient experience across both routine and complex vascular conditions.

Areas of expertise

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm
  • Abscess incision and drainage
  • Angioplasty
  • Aortic aneurysms
  • Aortic dissection
  • Aortic tumours
  • Aorto-iliac disease
  • Arm artery disease
  • AVM (arteriovenous malformation)
  • AVM (arteriovenous malformation) treatment
  • Bypass surgery for blocked arteries
  • Carotid artery disease
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Carotid surgery for stroke prevention
  • Chronic venous insufficiency
  • Claudication
  • Critical leg ischaemia
  • Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot)
  • Dermatitis
  • Diabetic foot
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Diabetic ulcers
  • Endoscopic vein surgery
  • Endovascular stent graft
  • Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA)
  • Endovenous radiofrequency ablation
  • Excision of benign lesions
  • Excision of sebaceous cysts
  • Foam sclerotherapy
  • Gangrene
  • Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) treatments
  • Ischaemia
  • Keyhole endovascular aneurysm repair
  • Leg ulcers
  • Lipodermatosclerosis
  • Lymphoedema
  • Mesenteric ischaemia
  • Painful legs
  • Pelvic congestion syndrome
  • Pelvic vein embolisation
  • Peripheral aneurysm
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Peripheral arterial disease (angioplasty and stenting)
  • Reno-vascular conditions
  • Skin lesion removal (warts, moles and skin tags)
  • Swollen feet & ankles
  • Swollen legs
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Varicose veins
  • Varicose veins surgery
  • Venous ulcers
  • Video consultation

Professional memberships

Royal College of Surgeons of England
General Medical Council

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