Tapan Mehta - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Mr Tapan Mehta

Hospital

Bedford Hospital

Job Title

Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Qualifications

MBBS, MD, FRCS

Specialty

Vascular Surgery

Other Roles

Audit Lead for Surgery, Vascular Lead for Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Clinical and educational Supervisor, ATLS Instructor, JCIE Vascular Question Bank, Cambridge University Examiner

Areas of Special Interest

Open and Endovascular surgery, venous disease, Diabetic Foot disease and vascular access

Education and Training

I qualified from Bombay University in 1995 (MBBS). I completed my basic surgical training in Suffolk followed by MD (research) degree at the University of Hull. My higher surgical training was in the East of England. My final year of training was at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Thereafter I did a post-CCT Endovascular Fellowship at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. I was appointed consultant vascular surgeon at Bedford Hospital in September 2010.

Experience

I have a wide experience in all aspects of open and endovascular surgery. I offer all treatments for varicose veins in keeping with the recommended ala carte approach for venous disease. I have a particular interest in the prevention and treatment of Diabetic Foot disease and non-renal vascular access.

Research

My research was in supervised exercise and angioplasty in patients with intermittent claudication, for which I was awarded the British Journal of Surgery research bursary in 2001.

Other

Secretary’s contact details: Sharon Birkin ext. 5018 sharon.birkin@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

Unexpected closure of lifts in Beeden House and reduced lift capacity in the Main Block, Bedford Hospital

Beeden House

We have had to make the difficult decision to close both lifts in Beeden House after finding an unexpected fault during routine maintenance.

This means that there will be disruption to services and appointments on the upper floors of Beeden House.

We are currently contacting patients to find the best individual solution for them, minimise disruption and ensure they continue to receive the care they need. At this point you do not need to contact us, we will contact all affected patients.

The decision to close the lifts was hard, but we felt it was the safest decision to best protect our patients and staff.

Reduced lift capacity in the Main Block

Please be aware our lifts in the Main Block currently have reduced capacity. In order to maintain lift functions and minimise traffic in the remaining lifts, we will be prioritising high priority movements.

Staff, patients and visitors can access the main block lifts if required, but may be asked to wait at main reception while other priority movements are made. A minimum of 4 people will be required before the lift departs. Security staff operating the lifts will be mindful that not all disabilities are visible and make appropriate accommodations for non-ambulant staff and visitors.

We apologise for the inconvenience the closure of lifts and reduced lift capacity will cause.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support.