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Mr Robert McCarthy

Vascular Surgery Exeter

Mr Robert McCarthy

15 years of experience

3,563+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Robert McCarthy at a glance

Mr Robert McCarthy is a Vascular Surgery practitioner based in Exeter, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Exeter, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Robert McCarthy is an experienced Consultant Vascular Surgeon based in Exeter and Torquay, Devon. He works in the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and Torbay Hospital. His speciality is Vascular Diseases, which includes aneurysms (aortic and peripheral), carotid endarterectomy and stroke prevention, Lower limb bypass for peripheral vascular disease, Varicose vein interventions (endovenous therapy and surgery) and Diabetic foot conditions. He can perform a range of surgical procedures which includes foam sclerotherapy, arterial surgery and endovenous surgery.
Mr McCarthy qualified in 1992 from the Royal London Hospital. His basic surgical training was completed at St Bartholomews Hospital London in 1996, followed by Vascular surgical training in the South West of England in 2004. He completed a MS degree with the University of Bath in 2004. He was awarded the FRCS Gold Medal on completion of surgical training (2004). He was apppointed as a consultant vascular surgeon in 2005
His extensive experience and knowledge and has written several articles on vascular surgery. He is the Clinical Lead for vascular surgery across the Exeter and Torbay Vascular network.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Pelvic Vein Embolization
Endoscopic Vein Surgery
Laser Varicose Vein Treatment (ELVA)
Varicose veins surgery
Microsclerotherapy for thread veins
Foam sclerotherapy
Keyhole Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Carotid surgery for stroke prevention
Venous Insufficiency
Swollen legs
Thread Veins
Varicose Veins
Painful legs
Carotid Artery Disease
Aortic aneurysms

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

— Mr Robert McCarthy

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Exeter (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Vascular Surgery
    Universitat de València, Exeter (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Vascular Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-719348 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Vascular Surgery
#EB-B64A3FBC · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,750
Annual physical exam 99395 2,152
Vaccination administration 90471 1,920
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,719

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Robert McCarthy
HEADSHOT
Robert McCarthy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Robert McCarthy with the team
WITH TEAM
Robert McCarthy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 128s
Meet Robert McCarthy

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Vascular Surgery across GB
    Robert McCarthy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9512/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32030852 · cited by 150
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Vascular Surgery
    Robert McCarthy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3997/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31857463 · cited by 52
  3. Long-term follow-up of Vascular Surgery across GB
    Robert McCarthy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9458/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30356958 · cited by 130
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Vascular Surgery
    Robert McCarthy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4230/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31078848 · cited by 56

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Vascular Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a vascular surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.robert.mccarthy@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

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Vascular Surgery

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    Robert McCarthy speaks English.

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