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Mr Craig Forrest

Vascular Surgery Glasgow

Mr Craig Forrest

11 years of experience

4,865+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Craig Forrest at a glance

Mr Craig Forrest is a Vascular Surgery practitioner based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Glasgow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Craig Forrest is a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, fully accredited on the General Medical Council’s specialist register for Vascular Surgery. He is based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow and has a vast experience in treating varicose veins using modern minimally invasive techniques such as radiofrequency ablation and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy. He completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Dundee Medical School and underwent basic surgical training and surgical research, for which he was awarded an MD from the University of Glasgow.
Mr Forrest was selected for the higher surgical training programme for vascular surgery in 2014 and completed his vascular surgery training in the West of Scotland, becoming a consultant in 2020. He has a keen interest in teaching and is a clinical supervisor for vascular surgery trainees of all grades. He is involved in the national recruitment interview process for prospective vascular surgery trainees and examines and teaches on multiple courses related to surgical skills and critical care. His expertise in vascular surgery enables him to perform the full range of vascular surgery operations, including open varicose vein procedures as part of his day-to-day practice.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Craig Forrest

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Vascular Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Glasgow (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Vascular Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-990269 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Vascular Surgery
#EB-D29C22D8 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 401
Annual physical exam 99395 327
Vaccination administration 90471 2,087
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,840

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Craig Forrest
HEADSHOT
Craig Forrest in consultation
IN OFFICE
Craig Forrest with the team
WITH TEAM
Craig Forrest at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Craig Forrest

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Vascular Surgery outcomes
    Craig Forrest, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9563/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36627338 · cited by 105
  2. Outcomes of Vascular Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Craig Forrest, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7218/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32359205 · cited by 147

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Vascular Surgery European Annual Congress (Vascular Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Vascular Surgery National Society Meeting · Glasgow · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Vascular Surgery — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Vascular Surgery 2026-03-25 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a vascular surgery? 2026-01-03 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · craig.forrest@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Craig Forrest's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Craig Forrest treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Vascular Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Craig Forrest specialise in?

    Craig Forrest specialises in Vascular Surgery in Glasgow, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

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    Craig Forrest treats conditions within Vascular Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Craig Forrest practise?

    Craig Forrest practises in Glasgow, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Craig Forrest speaks English.

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