Personal Profile
Keith qualified originally at St Bartholomew’s Hospital London, then began surgical training in Reading and Oxford before undertaking Higher Surgical training in South West Thames. He undertook research into Aortic Aneurysms at Charing Cross Hospital with his work published in the prestigious Circulation Journal and for which he was awarded a higher degree (MS).
As a trainee Keith was the representative to the Vascular Society and as a Consultant he has had a strong interest in training was an Inaugural Vascular Training Programme Director, the Deputy Chair of the Vascular Surgery Specialist Advisory Committee and the 2021 Curriculum lead. In 2018 Keith was elected the Chair of the Vascular Society Training and Education Committee. He is also an examiner for the Joint Committee of Intercollegiate Examinations FRCS (Vasc) examination. Since November Keith has been the Surgical director of the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme.
While having undertaking all aspects of arterial and venous disease, Keith has helped develop minimally invasive (endovenous/ keyhole) varicose vein surgery in each of his Consultant posts. He also has a particular interest in lower limb arterial disease with respect to prevention, early recognition and surgical intervention. He has set up award winning Diabetic Foot clinics with a track record for enhanced limb salvage. He is regularly asked to lecture and teach on these topics.