Personal Profile
Professor Christopher H E Imray is a highly experienced Consultant Vascular, Renal Transplant and Trauma Surgeon, providing private care at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. He also holds a senior NHS role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
He is internationally recognised for his expertise in vascular surgery and medical research, having published over 180 peer‑reviewed papers, as well as numerous books and book chapters.
Professor Imray was appointed Professor of Surgery at Warwick Medical School in 2009, and has held senior leadership positions including Director of Research, Development and Innovation and Associate Medical Director at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.

Clinical Expertise
Professor Imray specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular conditions, including both venous and arterial disease.
He has particular expertise in:

Minimally invasive varicose vein treatments
Peripheral arterial disease
Complex vascular conditions

He offers modern, evidence-based treatments designed to improve circulation, reduce symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.

Conditions Treated
Professor Imray treats a wide range of vascular conditions, including:
Venous Conditions

Varicose veins
Thread veins
Chronic venous insufficiency

Arterial Conditions

Claudication (leg pain on walking)
Poor circulation
Aortic aneurysms
Carotid artery disease


Treatments & Procedures
Varicose Vein Treatments

Endovenous thermal ablation (laser and microwave)
Foam sclerotherapy
Open vein surgery
Treatment of thread veins (microsclerotherapy and photoderm therapy)

Arterial Surgery

Carotid artery surgery
Aneurysm repair
Peripheral vascular procedures

Venous Access Procedures

Portacath insertion for chemotherapy
Hickman line placement

All treatments are tailored to the individual, with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques where appropriate.

Research & Global Expertise
Professor Imray is a world-leading researcher, with a strong academic and clinical reputation.
He has:

Published over 180 scientific papers
Contributed to numerous medical textbooks and chapters
Led major initiatives in research and innovation

He is internationally recognised as an expert in frostbite and high-altitude medicine, having:

Climbed the highest peak on each continent (1990–2019)
Conducted research at extreme altitude, including near the summit of Mount Everest

He is also the only medico-legal expert in the UK specialising exclusively in cold injuries.

Leadership & Professional Roles
Professor Imray holds several distinguished roles within the medical community:

Civilian Advisor to the British Army for Vascular Surgery
Elected member of the Vascular Society Council
Chair Elect of the Vascular Society Research Committee
Examiner for the Final Fellowship (FRCS) examination

These roles reflect his influence in shaping vascular surgery practice and training at a national level.

Patient‑Centred Approach
Professor Imray is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised vascular care, ensuring patients:

Receive clear explanations of their condition
Understand all available treatment options
Benefit from the latest techniques and evidence-based care

His approach focuses on safe treatment, excellent outcomes and improved quality of life.

• Veins-Modern minimally invasive vein surgery including VNUS, EVLT and foam sclerotherapy and the treatment of thread veins
• Arterial surgery- carotid, aortic aneurysm and peripheral vascular disease
• Venous access surgery for chemotherapy- minimally invasive portacath and Hickman lines

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London
• Faculty of the Diploma in Mountain Medicine, The University of Leicester
• Centre for Aviation, Space and Extreme Environmental Medicine, UCL
• Birmingham Medical Research and Expeditionary Society
• Medical Protection Society