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Mr Louis Fligelstone

Vascular Surgery Cardiff

Mr Louis Fligelstone

2 jaar ervaring

6,811+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Louis Fligelstone at a glance

Mr Louis Fligelstone is a Vascular Surgery practitioner based in Cardiff, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ 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 Cardiff, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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Mr Louis Fligelstone is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon, in South Wales, with over two decades of experience in the field. Louis' main interest is the diagnosis and modern treatment of varicose veins and venous conditions. He utilises cutting edge, non-invasive technology including endothermal (heat treatments to seal the vein) such as radio-frequency ablation and injection treatments including ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy. He is also very experience in microsclerotherapy - the gold standard for treating thread and flare veins.

Louis is an elected, executive member of the council of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland - the specialist society for Vascular Surgeons in the UK. He chairs the Annual Scientific Meeting Committee, which is responsible for the providing up to date information and education for Consultant and Trainee Vascular Surgeons.

Louis initially qualified as a doctor in 1986 at the University of Wales College of Medicine, after which he undertook a fellowship in Cardiff, during which he focused his research on abnormal clotting and peripheral arterial disease, for which he was awarded his Doctorate (MD), by the University of Wales. He undertook his Senior Registrar training at the Charing Cross Vascular Unit for training in Vascular surgery, after which he took up his Consultant Surgeon post in 1998.

During this post, Louis focused on achieving excellence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of vascular patients, and was the driving force behind a number major improvements of vascular and general surgery in Wales, such as the set up and quality assurance of the Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme. He is also an active trainer of junior and trainee vascular surgeons and is a founding member of the Surgical Acreditation Committee (SAC) for Vascular Surgery.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherpy - varicose veins

Microsclerotherapy for thread veins

Radiofrequancy ablation (RFA)

Laser ablation EVLT

Cosmetic phlebectomy

Open varicose vein surgery

Surgery to treat Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)

Varicose Veins

Thread veins, Flare or Spider veins of the legs

Venous insufficiency

Peripheral arterial disease

Painful legs / claudication

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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

— Mr Louis Fligelstone

Opleiding & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cardiff (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Vascular Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Cardiff (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-312208 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Vascular Surgery
#EB-0BE9231C · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,301
Annual physical exam 99395 3,027
Vaccination administration 90471 1,323
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 556

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Louis Fligelstone
HEADSHOT
Louis Fligelstone in consultation
IN OFFICE
Louis Fligelstone with the team
WITH TEAM
Louis Fligelstone at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 98s
Meet Louis Fligelstone

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 20 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Vascular Surgery
    Louis Fligelstone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3189/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31164831 · geciteerd door 141
  2. Long-term follow-up of Vascular Surgery across GB
    Louis Fligelstone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8353/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31844540 · geciteerd door 7
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Vascular Surgery
    Louis Fligelstone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5205/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33180885 · geciteerd door 177
  4. Long-term follow-up of Vascular Surgery across GB
    Louis Fligelstone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9162/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32215331 · geciteerd door 51

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

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

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · louis.fligelstone@euroclinics.example

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Louis Fligelstone's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Louis Fligelstone treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Vascular Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cardiff matters

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  • What does Louis Fligelstone specialise in?

    Louis Fligelstone specialises in Vascular Surgery in Cardiff, GB. 40 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Louis Fligelstone treat?

    Louis Fligelstone treats conditions within Vascular Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Louis Fligelstone practise?

    Louis Fligelstone practises in Cardiff, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Louis Fligelstone speak?

    Louis Fligelstone speaks English.

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