Vivek graduated as a doctor from Edinburgh University in 1997 before working in the professorial departments of medicine and surgery in Glasgow. He was selected to work at the University College London Hospital under the tutelage of the Professor of Plastic Surgery. Following this he returned to Glasgow to further his training and qualified as a surgeon in 2001. Vivek has spent 14 years in plastic surgery. He was appointed to the highly competitive London Training Scheme in 2003 before moving once again to Glasgow to complete his training at the internationally renowned Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit. Vivek became an NHS Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 2009. In the NHS Vivek specialised in breast plastic surgery and reconstruction using microsurgical techniques and laser surgery. Vivek also specialised in facial aesthetic surgery for patients with severe acne scarring using both facelifts and laser surgery. Vivek was also a member of the Clyde Combined Skin Cancer Multi-disciplinary Team with local dermatologists.
In 2013 Vivek left the NHS to open the Elanic Clinic on Bath Street and now works solely in Private Practice.
Vivek holds a number of qualifications including:
MB ChB – Qualification as a Doctor
MRCS – Basic surgical qualification
MD – Awarded from the University of Edinburgh following 2 years of research in aesthetic laser surgery
FRCS(Plast) – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in Plastic Surgery. Advanced Specialist qualification in Plastic Surgery, required to be a Consultant.
Vivek has published 20 research papers and presented his work around the world including in Los Angeles, Florence and Thailand. He has a total of 22 presentations at national and international meetings and was awarded scholarships to attend the American and international laser meetings. His work was selected as being amongst the best presented at the 2003 American meeting.To learn specialist surgical techniques Vivek has spent time training in Tokyo, Taipei and Melbourne.
Vivek is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Glasgow University Medical School and is regularly involved in teaching trainee surgeons about plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeons.
Vivek is a Full Member of BAPRAS, The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons and BAAPS, The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.