Mr. Neil Hopper MB BCh BSc MD FRCS is a Consultant Vascular
Surgeon at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, South West
England. He grew up in Swansea and went to medical school in
Cardiff (94-2000), where he graduated top of his year (Cardiff
Medical Society Prize). He intercalated in anatomical sciences
(first-class honors 96-97).
He became a junior doctor with the intention of following a
career in palliative care but enjoyed his surgical house job so
much he switched to surgery. He considered cardiothoracic surgery
but switched to general surgery. As a registrar, he really enjoyed
vascular and therefore became a vascular surgeon.
In April 2019, he became unwell and lost both legs below the
knee. He returned to work in October 2019 (paperwork and clinics)
and resumed full duties with full on-call in February 2020. He has
recently become a clinical lecturer in Anatomy for the University
of Exeter. Since his illness, he has discovered an interest in
exercise and loves nothing more than going on trike rides with his
family. He is 44 years old, married to Rachel, and has 2 children,
Harry (7) and Evie (11).
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