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Mr Rahul Velineni

Verified Vascular Surgery Edinburgh

Mr Rahul Velineni

2 years of experience 5.0 (36 verified reviews)

8,802+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Rahul Velineni at a glance

Mr Rahul Velineni is a Vascular Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Velineni is an experienced Consultant Vascular Surgeon with comprehensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of arterial, venous and vascular access conditions. Known for his meticulous surgical technique and commitment to clinical excellence, he provides highquality vascular care for patients with both routine and complex vascular disorders.




 

Areas of Expertise

Mr Velineni manages a wide range of vascular conditions, including:

• Carotid artery disease and strokeprevention surgery

• Infrarenal aortic aneurysms

• Chronic venous disease and varicose veins

• Limbsalvage surgery for peripheral arterial disease

• Renal and dialysis vascular access

• General and emergency vascular surgery

His approach combines evidencebased medical therapy, minimally invasive options where appropriate, and advanced vascular surgical techniques.




 

Medical Education & Foundation Training

Mr Velineni graduated from St George’s Hospital Medical School in 2005. After completing his early medical training in London, he undertook Core Surgical Training in Devon, where he developed a deep interest in vascular surgery—drawn to its technical precision and the need for absolute surgical accuracy.




 

Higher Surgical Training in Vascular Surgery

Mr Velineni completed his Higher Surgical Training in Scotland, rotating through major vascular centres in Glasgow and Edinburgh. This provided extensive experience in both elective and emergency vascular care.

Academic Research in Venous Disease

He went on to conduct dedicated research in venous disease in London and Cambridge under the supervision of renowned vascular specialists Professor Alun Davies and Mr ManjGohel.

His academic achievements include:

• PhD – Imperial College London (2018)

• FRCS (Vascular Surgery) – 2019

• CCT in Vascular Surgery – 2020

This strong scientific foundation enhances his clinical practice, ensuring patients receive the most uptodate and effective treatments.




 

Consultant Vascular Surgeon – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Appointed in 2021, Mr Velineni works as a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he provides comprehensive vascular care across the full spectrum of arterial and venous disease.

His specialist interests include:

• Carotid endarterectomy

• Limb salvage and peripheral arterial disease

• Aortic aneurysm management

• Venous disease and varicose vein treatment

• Renal access surgery




 

Medical Education & Surgical Training Leadership

Alongside his clinical work, Mr Velineni is highly active in medical and surgical education. He supervises:

• Medical students

• Junior doctors

• Vascular surgery trainees

He also contributes to surgical education programmes and the recruitment of future surgical trainees, supporting the development of the next generation of vascular surgeons.

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

— Mr Rahul Velineni

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Vascular Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Vascular Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-125639 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Vascular Surgery
#EB-17B59987 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 93
Annual physical exam 99395 2,731
Vaccination administration 90471 2,515
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 844

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 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rahul Velineni
HEADSHOT
Rahul Velineni in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rahul Velineni with the team
WITH TEAM
Rahul Velineni at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Rahul Velineni

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Vascular Surgery outcomes
    Rahul Velineni, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6581/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31673243 · cited by 125
  2. Outcomes of Vascular Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rahul Velineni, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1030/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36522124 · cited by 31

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Vascular Surgery — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

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 · rahul.velineni@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

36 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
36 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Rahul Velineni's Areas of Specialty

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Vascular Surgery

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