Aortic surgery

The Royal Free London aortic team focus on a specific part of vascular surgery, the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in your body. It arises from the left ventricle of the heart and extends down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries). The aorta distributes blood to all parts of the body.

The aortic team specialise in the treatment of aortic problems, such as an aneurysm (dilatation of the aorta) or a split along its length. We perform elective and non-elective (emergency) surgery and work closely with other specialists to get our patients back to full health. Our team follow patients from the beginning of their referral through their care to the point of discharge and further follow up. Our goal is to ensure that every patient gets world class care and an exceptional patient experience.

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Referral details

If you or a patient you care for seek an opinion from the aortic team, we're happy to help. Please email your details to rf.aorticreferrals@nhs.net. This email address is not for emergency consultations.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening office
9th floor
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London NW3 2QG

Contact: Peter Evans
Tel: 0800 804 8002 or 0207 317 7711
Fax: 0207 317 7715
Email: rf.nclaaascreening@nhs.net 

Men will be automatically invited by letter in the year they turn 65. Referrals should come from the patient as a self referral. We will accept referrals from GPs as long as the patient has given consent.

Please refer by telephone or fax. Only men aged 65 and over can be referred for this screening.