Curriculum Vitae

Michael Gaunt is an award-winning and experienced vascular surgeon who is regarded as a leader and expert in his field. Drawing on his 25 years experience, he now treats in the region of 2,000 patients every year. In addition to his dedication and vast talent, he remains willing to learn new techniques and skills and compliments this with an easy-going and understanding manner.

Current post(s)

• Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge,
  West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds & Newmarket Hospital.
• Hon Associate Lecturer & Senior Research Fellow, Cambridge University.

Clinical experience

Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust providing vascular surgery to West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket Hospital and Papworth NHS Trust. The Addenbrooke’s Vascular Unit serves a population in excess of 900,000 and receives tertiary referrals from across the East of England Region and beyond.

In the NHS I perform over 90 major vascular operations per year covering the full range of aortic surgery (abdominal and thoracoabdominal, endovascular and open), carotid surgery and limb revascularisation. In addition I perform over 200 venous procedures a year.

Two general vascular clinics a week at Addenbrookes and West Suffolk Hospitals and a clinic once a month at Newmarket Hospital.

Qualifications

• 1985 - BSc (Hons 2:1) Medical Sciences.
• 1988 - MB ChB (Distinction).
• 1990 - Primary FRCS (Glasgow).
• 1992 - FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Ed)
• 1996 - MD Distinction.
• 1999 - Intercollegiate Speciality Exam (Gen Surg)
• 2010 - MA (Cantab)

Academic Awards

• 1988 - MB ChB Part Two: Merit. MB ChB Finals: Distinction.
• 1994 - Moynihan Medal, Assoc Surg GB & Ire. Awards from European Vascular Surgery, Assoc Surgeons in Training and Midland Vascular Society.
• 1994 - European Vascular Surgery Prize
• 1994 - Assoc Surgeons in Training Research Prize.
• 1994 - Midland Vascular Society Research Prize.
• 1995 - Sir Ernest Finch Research Prize.
• 1996 - MD - Distinction
• 1996/97 - Hunterian Professor of Surgery (RCSEng).
• 1998 - Association Surgeons GB & Ire Aud-Vis prize.
• 2002, 03, 05 - East of England Vascular prize.
• 2004 - Assoc Surg GB & Ire Vascular prize
• 1999, 04, 07 - Founder’s Prize,Vascular Society GB&I
• 2006 - Research Prize, British Cardiological Society
• 2009 - Venous Soc. Research Prize, Royal Soc Med
• 2010 - Master of Arts, Cambridge University

Health Service Management

1997 July - Certificate in Health Service Management - Open University. Tutor marked continuous assessment, residential course performance and end-of-course examination.

1998 September - Trent Regional Health Authority. Residential course on health service management.

2002 - 2011 - Lead Clinician, Addenbrooke’s Vascular Laboratory.