Meet our team
We work collaboratively with our colleagues across the region to ensure you get the most timely, high-quality care. Our consultants also work together on the more complex cases.
Consultant surgeons
Mr Dean Godfrey
Qualified from Southampton Medical School in 2005 and trained in vascular and endovascular surgery across Wessex and London. Awarded a research doctorate in 2018 from Imperial College, London. Appointed consultant in October 2018. Mr Godfrey is an examiner for Southampton and Imperial undergraduates and a Royal College of Surgeons faculty trainer for non-technical skills and patient safety in Surgery.
*Represented Wales in Rugby Union and music - singing alongside Shirley Bassey.
Secretary: (RBCH) Julie Taylor 0300 019 6294 (Salisbury) Mary Gould (01722) 336262 Ext 2290
Ms Sarah Hulin
Qualified from the University of Cambridge in 1994. Has an MD from the University of Birmingham, 2006. Trained in vascular surgery in Wessex prior to completing a Vascular and Endovascular Fellowship in the West Midlands. Appointed consultant in 2009. Led development and implementation of the Dorset and Wiltshire AAA screening service (2012-16) and Vascular Network (2010-2018). Provides outpatient services and vein procedures in Salisbury and Bournemouth.
*Loves animals, especially cats.
Secretary: (RBCH) Julie Taylor 0300 019 6294 (Salisbury) Mary Gould (01722) 336262 Ext 2290
Mr Christopher Lee
Qualified from the University of Birmingham in 1995 and trained in vascular and endovascular surgery in the West Midlands. Obtained Doctorate in Medical Sciences (MD) in 2008 for research into carotid artery disease and stroke risk. Appointed as consultant in 2011 delivering vascular surgery and renal access support.
*Loves cats.
Secretary: Celia Ratcliffe 0300 019 4601
Mr James Metcalfe
Qualified from Charing Cross Medical School (later Imperial College) in 1998 and awarded a PhD at Bath University. Provides outpatient services, vein procedures and renal access support at Dorset County Hospital alongside arterial surgery at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Particular interests in research and deep venous thrombolysis.
*Once made a tuna sandwich with Lenny Kravitz while working as a kitchen porter.
Secretary: Shirley White (01305) 255480
Mr Dynesh Rittoo
Qualified in 1991. Provides outpatient services at Poole and the Royal Bournemouth hospitals.
Secretary: Celia Ratcliffe 0300 019 4601
Mr Alex Watson
Qualified from St Georges Hospital in 1999 and trained in Kent and the south west regions. Awarded MSc in 2004 at Imperial College. Provides outpatient services, vein procedures and renal access support at Dorset County Hospital alongside arterial surgery at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
Secretary: Shirley White (01305) 255480
Mr Lasantha Wijesinghe
Qualified from the University of Cambridge and trained in vascular surgery in Yorkshire. Appointed February 2002. An examiner for the European Board of Vascular Surgery, the FRCS, and a Regional Professional Advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Secretary: Jo Hoare 0300 019 5843
Miss Emma Davies
Qualified from Imperial College School of Medicine in 2001. Served as a Medical Officer in the Royal Air Force from 1999 to 2019, including deployment to Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. Undertook a trauma fellowship at the Royal London hospital and trained in Vascular and Endovascular surgery in the West Midlands. Awarded a Doctorate in Medical Sciences (MD) in 2020 for research into the Effects of Blast on Vascular Endothelium from the University of Birmingham. Appointed as consultant in 2020 delivering Vascular surgery and Renal access surgery.
Secretary: Jo Hoare 0300 019 5843
Nurse consultants
Our nurse consultants are very experienced registered nurses who specialise in a particular field of health care. They deliver independent supported clinical care, contributing to research, education, training and development.
Ms Sara Baker - Bournemouth
Sara Baker is a vascular consultant nurse at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Her area of interest is research- as principle investigator, Phlebology, treatment innovation and evaluation and management of pelvic venous insufficiency. She runs autonomous clinics and laser treatments for uncomplicated venous disorder, vascular assessment and co clinic new patients with consultants x 3. Sara Baker is lead for consent teaching and assessment to all non-medical personnel.
Ms Mel Geall - Dorchester
Bournemouth
Claire Thomson
Claire Thomson is an advanced nurse practitioner based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Her area of interest is inpatient services/claudication clinics. Claire runs the claudication clinic as well as the nurse led exercise class.
Kerry Holland
Kerry Holland is a vascular nurse practitioner who works at Bournemouth Hospital. Her area of interest is vascular patients.
Claire Ballantine
Salisbury
Ruth Boyes
Charlotte Draper
Cheryl Wymer
Cheryl Wymer is a vascular nurse based in Salisbury District Hospital. Her area of interest is claudication and leg ulcers. She runs the following clinics: Claudication, leg ulcer, angio pre-assessment and AAA clinics.
Robin Cooper
Robin Cooper is a Vascular/Lymphedema Nurse Specialist based in Salisbury District Hospital. His area of interest is lymphedema and leg ulcers. He runs the lymphedema/Vascular assessment clinics at Salisbury Hospital.
Jo Thomas
Jo Thomas is a vascular specialist nurse that is based at Salisbury District Hospital. Her area of interest is leg ulcers, claudicants, pre-assessment and EVLT.
Dorchester
Georgie Belt
Team leaders
Linda Harris - Salisbury Vascular Unit Manager
Sister Melanie Bennett – Vascular ward sister based on ward 7 at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Russel Way - Royal Bournemouth Vascular Theatre Lead and ODP
Other staff
Sabrina Palmer - lead vascular technologist at Dorchester Hospital. Her area of interest is vascular ultrasound.
Becky Harris - AAA Screening Programme Manager for Dorset and Wiltshire.
Ella Elbaz - Network Coordinator
Oenone Bryant - Medical Secretary based at Salisbury District Hospital
Paula Fitt - Royal Bournemouth Vascular Surgical Admissions Officer
