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Professional statement
Mr Girish Girish is a leading consultant vascular and general surgeon based in Bushey. He specialises in varicose veins surgery, endovenous laser treatment (EVLA) and peripheral arterial disease alongside deep vein thrombosis, hernia, gallstones and diabetic foot.
Mr Girish, who has an MB BS and FRCS (Ed), is a highly respected clinician with vast experience in vascular and general surgery. He routinely performs various procedures, including keyhole and open procedures for various arterial aneurysms, bypasses and balloon angioplasties for blocked arteries.
He also does open litigation/stripping and endovenous (laser/radiofrequency) ablation of varicose veins, endarterectomy for carotid and femoral artery disease and insertion of catheters for chemotherapy. He also has a special interest in management of diabetic foot condition, and undertakes general paediatric procedures including inguinal/umbilical/epigastric hernias, circumcision and orchidopexy/orchidectomy (undescended testis) and repair of hydrocele.
Mr Girish did initial specialty training in India. He then went on to the UK for further training in general and vascular surgery at respected centres including The Royal Free Hospital, and was then awarded an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Mr Girish is also a respected name in clinical teaching. Currently he is the surgical undergraduate lead at University College London and honorary associate professor at the School of Medicine at St. George's University in Grenada in the West Indies. He also teaches clinical skills and assesses vascular trainees and KSS deaneries at Imperial College London's skills laboratory and training centre, and is an instructor for an ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) course for the Royal College of Surgeons.
Mr Girish's research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he's a member of various professional organisations. These include the General Medical Council (GMC), the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland and the International Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeons, alongside the European Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the British Society of Endovascular Therapy.
Mr Girish, who has an MB BS and FRCS (Ed), is a highly respected clinician with vast experience in vascular and general surgery. He routinely performs various procedures, including keyhole and open procedures for various arterial aneurysms, bypasses and balloon angioplasties for blocked arteries.
He also does open litigation/stripping and endovenous (laser/radiofrequency) ablation of varicose veins, endarterectomy for carotid and femoral artery disease and insertion of catheters for chemotherapy. He also has a special interest in management of diabetic foot condition, and undertakes general paediatric procedures including inguinal/umbilical/epigastric hernias, circumcision and orchidopexy/orchidectomy (undescended testis) and repair of hydrocele.
Mr Girish did initial specialty training in India. He then went on to the UK for further training in general and vascular surgery at respected centres including The Royal Free Hospital, and was then awarded an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Mr Girish is also a respected name in clinical teaching. Currently he is the surgical undergraduate lead at University College London and honorary associate professor at the School of Medicine at St. George's University in Grenada in the West Indies. He also teaches clinical skills and assesses vascular trainees and KSS deaneries at Imperial College London's skills laboratory and training centre, and is an instructor for an ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) course for the Royal College of Surgeons.
Mr Girish's research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he's a member of various professional organisations. These include the General Medical Council (GMC), the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland and the International Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeons, alongside the European Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the British Society of Endovascular Therapy.
Clinics
Bushey, Heathbourne Road, WD23 1RDMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant general and vascular surgeon, Spire Bushey Hospital
Professional memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- The Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland
Education
- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2012)
- MB BS, University of Mysore (1991)
Teaching posts
- Surgical undergraduate lead, University College London
- Honorary associate professor, School of Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 6064930
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- Excellent service for bushy hospital and the doctor. Very impressed
- Dr Girish performed my first (right side) hernia repair in 2018- my first hospital operation at the age of 59. Mr Girish was so kind and helpful during the initial NHS consutation and came across as a most experienced and accomplished surgeon. The procedure went very well, and seven years later when I needed the same operation on the left side I was very keen to see Mr Girish again! So, same charming man and same brilliant surgery at the Bushey Spire Hospital- I can't thank Dr. Girish enough!Doctor's response -Thanks for your kind review. I am glad you were happy with care delivered.
- I had an excellent experience with Dr Girish. He was clear, informative, and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. The procedure went exactly as described, which gave me great confidence throughout. I truly can’t fault the care and professionalism I received.
- I’m extremely satisfied with service provided by Mr Girish as well as the staff at the clinic. The only negative was a long waiting time on the day before op . I would be a good practice to inform patients about waiting time.
- I had my bilateral avulsions for Varicose veins performed by Dr Girish in Spire Bushey hospital. Dr Girish is very pleasant surgeon who explained everything very clearly prior to procedure. I did not need to take any painkillers post surgery and my legs are healing well.Doctor's response -Thanks for your kind feedback. I am happy that you are pleased with the care you received
- So pleased with my varicose vein surgery. Excellent hospital and staff. Thank you Mr. Girish!Doctor's response -Thanks for your kind feedback. I am happy that you are pleased with the care we provided.
- From start to finish my treatment was excellent by everyone involved. The consultant Mr Giresh explained the operation at our initial meeting and organised scans which confirmed the operation was required. Staff on the day were helpful & caring. The operation was a success.Doctor's response -Thanks for your kind feedback. I am happy that you are pleased with care you received