Professor Toby Richards

Professor Toby Richards

Professor of Vascular Surgery

Deep Venous ThrombosisComplex Venous DiseaseVaricose Veins
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About Toby Richards

Professor Richards is a vascular surgeon qualified in both the UK and Australia. He was one of the first vascular and endovascular surgeons able to undertake the full range of open and interventional / endovascular procedures. As such he can advise a holistic and informed advice with a full range of options for patients. Professor Richards has led several international clinical trials advancing vascular surgery and performed several ‘world firsts’ pioneering advances in vascular surgery. He has been led vascular surgeon for the UCLH Hyper Acute Stroke Unit he specialised in urgent carotid interventions and ranked in the UK top 5 on the National Vascular Registry. Having performed over 1000 angioplasties and stents he has particular interest complex venous disease and DVT management, both acute DVT clot removal and stenting for chronic venous obstruction, as well as pelvic venous disease in women.

He was professor of Vascular Surgery at University College London and Consultant Vascular Surgeon at UCLH from 2008-2018 before becoming the Michael-Lawrence Brown Chair in Vascular Surgery in Perth, Australia. Also Honorary Professor of Anaesthesia at Monash University and Honorary Professor at the Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology, UCL. His is internationally recognised and a regular speaker at major meetings. He has lead over $20M research funding, 45 research grants with > 20 postgraduate students. Overall 250 manuscripts i10 index 156, H-index 60, SciVal 2.34: >15,000 citations, with >35,000 downloads. Professor Richards is pleased to offer a full range of services to patients with both arterial and venous disease to an international standard with cutting edge technologies and treatments

Clinical Posts:

  • Hon. Professor Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology UCL

  • Hon. Professor Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine Monash University

  • Director The Iron Clinic UK.

  • Vascular Surgeon The Lister Hospital.

  • Vascular Surgeon Nottingham University Hospitals.

Expertise

  • Deep Venous Thrombosis
  • Complex Venous Disease
  • Varicose Veins
  • Full Range of Arterial Surgery and Endovascular Interventions
  • Open Vascular Surgery
  • Endovascular Surgery and Vascular Ultrasound

Overview

Age of patients seen
18+
Qualifications

Languages spoken
English

Consultations and services

  • Self-pay available
  • Health insurance
  • Self-pay available
  • Health insurance

Insurers covered

  • WPA
  • BUPA Limited
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva
  • +5 more

Conditions & symptoms

Locations

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London

1 Welbeck Street
Marylebone
London
W1G 0AR

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.


We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.


Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.  


Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.


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