Mr Michael E. Gaunt

Welcome to the Home Page of Mr Michael Ellis Gaunt, a consultant vascular surgeon at the Cambridge Vascular Unit in Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, and also West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St. Edmunds, UK.

Mr Gaunt carries out over 500 operations per year in the NHS and privately, and his most commonly performed operations are:

  • Varicose Veins / Threadveins  
  • Carotid Artery Surgery (endarterectomy)
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Minimally-invasive (thoracoscopic) Sympathectomy
  • Bypass Surgery for Lower Limb Ischaemia
  • Abdominal and Inguinal Hernia Repair

    His main research interest is in reducing the risk of stroke in and after carotid artery surgery. He has published many scientific papers in this area and, supported by multiple grants from the Stroke Association, currently heads an active laboratory researching this field.

    Using this site you will be able to learn more about Mr Gaunt and operations he performs, as well as obtaining information about the common vascular conditions.

    Mr Michael E. Gaunt
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