Miss Rachel Bell MS FRCS qualified from the UMDS in 1994 and
trained in London and the South East Thames rotation. She was
appointed as a consultant at Guy’s & St. Thomas’ in 2005. She was
the clinical lead for vascular surgery from 2008-2016 and helped
lead the reconfiguration of vascular services across South East
London. She became the Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services
at Guys and St Thomas’s and the Vascular Network Director for South
East London. After 15 years in London, she relocated back to the
North East and is now based at the Freeman Hospital in
Newcastle.
Nationally she is the current President of the British Society
of Endovascular Therapy, Chair of the Circulation Foundation, and
President-Elect of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and
Ireland. Her clinical interests include aortic aneurysm repair,
open thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair, and the surgery and
management of vascular graft infection. She is also interested in
sustainable and innovative healthcare system improvement, staff
wellbeing and
prevention of burnout.
Co-host: Lauren Shelmerdine is a Vascular Trainee in the
North East of England currently doing research and is the
Circulation Foundation representative for the Rouleaux Club.
She enjoys exploring with her two huskies and living
sustainably.
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About the Podcast
Audible Bleeding is a resource for trainees and practicing vascular surgeons, focusing on interviews with leaders in the field, board preparation, and dissemination of best clinical practices and high impact innovations in vascular surgery.