Professor Ian Loftus
Qualifications
BSc MB ChB MD FRCS
GMC number: 3675531
Practising since: 1992
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Consultation times
- Alternate Monday 1:30-5:30
- Thursday 4-8pm
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About
Ian Loftus is a Professor of Vascular Surgery at St George’s University of London. He has extensive experience across all aspects of vascular surgery, especially complex conditions. He is the President of the European Society of Vascular Surgery for 2024. He is also Past-President of the Vascular Society of Great Britain (VSGBI) and the British Society for Endovascular Therapy.
He has been involved in the development of the UK National Vascular Registry (NVR) from its onset and continues as Chair of the NVR Programme Board.
He is currently a member of the National Clinical Reference Group for vascular surgery, Council Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSE), Chair of the Research Committee and Caldicott Guardian at RCSE.
Other previous roles include National Aneurysm Screening Programme, RCSE Clinical Tutor for Critical Care, Chair of VSGBI Audit and Quality Improvement, and Professional Standards, and member of the Department of Health working party on peri-operative care.
Professor Loftus has published over 300 papers and book chapters. He is co-author of the 2018 European Guidelines for the management of aortic aneurysms, co-author of the forthcoming European Guidelines for the management of thoracic aortic pathologies, and co-editor of the ‘Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery’.
Personal website address: http://www.professorloftus.com
Professor Loftus sees adults and children (16+).
Special interests
Varicose veins; thoracic outlet syndrome, popliteal entrapment syndrome, aortic aneurysms and dissections, peripheral vascular disease.
Personal interests
Skiing and cycling.
Treatments and tests offered by Professor Ian Loftus at Nuffield Health
- VenaSeal™Closure
- Endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins
- Varicose vein stripping
Locations Professor Ian Loftus works with
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Research
Extensive research into vascular disease with active research trials and over 300 publications.
Memberships
- BMA
- British Society of Endovascular Therapy (Past-President)
- European Society of Vascular Surgery (President-Elect)
- Vascular Society of Great Britain (Past-President)
Other posts held
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Insurers Professor Ian Loftus works with
Professor Ian Loftus works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aetna
- AIG Direct
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa Global
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- Cigna International
- CS Healthcare
- ESMI
- Exeter Family Friendly
- Freedom Health
- Healix Healthcare
- Healthcare RM
- HealthFund
- Health-on-Line
- HMCA
- InterGlobal
- Medical Care Direct
- National Friendly Society
- PHC
- Police Mutual
- SAGA
- SecureHealth
- Simplyhealth
- Standard Life
- The Exeter Friendly
- Tri-Care
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
- WPA
Declaration
Professor Ian Loftus does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Professor Ian Loftus does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Professor Ian Loftus does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.