Mr Jeremy Perkins

sub-specialities

• Vascular surgery
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Sclerotherapy for varicose veins
• Carotid artery disease
• Radiofrequency ablation (varicose veins)
• Axillary and palmar hyperhidrosis (surgical treatment)

Training & Background

Mr Perkins qualified in medicine from the University of Bristol, in 1988. His natural ability for surgery led him to focus his further training on that field, before being admitted to the GMC’s Specialist Register for General Surgery in 1999.

Consultancy posts followed in the Oxford area, treating patients with wide ranging vascular needs. Mr Perkins becoming clinical lead for the Thames Valley vascular network and director of the Thames Valley Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme.

Alongside arterial and venous diseases, Mr Perkins has a particular interest in aortic aneurysms and carotid artery disease. He is also sought after for his in depth assessment and treatment of varicose veins.

They are a quite prevalent symptom of issues with our vascular system, which carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and removes waste.

A key part of a healthy life and liable to effects from smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, or hereditary factors. Mr Perkins will take time to understand causes on an individual basis, part of considering the future.

Research & Teaching

Mr Perkins research interests have included the incidence and outcome of acute aortic dissection and premorbid risk factor control. Linked to results from the Oxford Vascular Study and Oxford Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Study which he supported.

Other studies looked at the effects of foam sclerotherapy on ulcer healing and use of heparin plus graduated compression stocking for deep venous thrombosis. Mr Perkins has also acted as a peer reviewer for articles related to his field.

Professional Memberships

• Vascular Society of Great Britain & Ireland
• Royal College of Surgeons of England