Professor Matthew Merfyn Thompson

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  • Title: Professor
  • Forenames: Matthew Merfyn
  • Surname: Thompson
  • Gender: Male
  • Primary Medical Qualifications: MB BS
  • Date of registration: 01/08/1988
  • GMC number: 3189788

Areas of Expertise

  • General surgery

    Specialist Areas

    • Vascular surgery
    • Endovascular surgery
    • Peripheral vascular surgery
    • Venous surgery

    Special Interests

    • Aortic aneurysms
    • Carotid artery surgery
    • Varicose veins
    • Peripheral vascular disease

Practices

Professional profile

I am the Professor of Vascular Surgery at St George's Hospital Medical School. My clinical work involves all aspects of vascular surgery, but particularly the treatment of complex aortic diseases and the prevention of stroke. I have an longstanding interest in endovascular surgery with extensive research in this area.

My training was carried out at Leicester Royal Infirmary and in Adelaide, Australia.

Clinical Excellence Award

National: Bronze (2007)