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Mr
Mr Robert McCarthy
General Surgery
English
3,563+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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
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
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime 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
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 11
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.9512/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32030852 · cited by 150
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.3997/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31857463 · cited by 52
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.9458/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30356958 · cited by 130
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.4230/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31078848 · cited by 56
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.robert.mccarthy@euroclinics.example
