Mr Rahul Velineni

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 high‑quality 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 stroke‑prevention surgery
• Infrarenal aortic aneurysms
• Chronic venous disease and varicose veins
• Limb‑salvage surgery for peripheral arterial disease
• Renal and dialysis vascular access
• General and emergency vascular surgery

His approach combines evidence‑based 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 Manj Gohel.

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 up‑to‑date 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.