Welsh speakers from Cardiff can now receive consultations in their first language at a new state-of-the-art vein clinic (June, 2025).
Premier Veins, which has recently opened a clinic at Oaktree Court at Cardiff Gate Business Park, is offering the service as part of its commitment to delivering inclusive, patient-centred care.
Lewis Meecham, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at Premier Veins in Cardiff, who will be carrying out the consultations in Welsh, said: “We want all our patients to be completely comfortable and confident when they visit us and discuss their vein health, which is why we are thrilled to be able to offer consultations in Welsh for those who would prefer it.
“We’re making it easier for people to access the advice and care they need, without any language barriers and most importantly, we’re helping to keep the Welsh language alive.
“All people need to do is request their consultation be in Welsh when booking. The service is available for initial assessments and follow-up appointments too.”
Premier Veins is dedicated to transforming vein health and restoring confidence. Its expert team, with a strong foundation in the NHS and research, established Premier in 2012 to deliver a superior level of personalised attention.
Its experienced consultant vascular specialists offer advanced, minimally invasive treatments that can help people regain confidence in their appearance.
After continued success in the Midlands, it has gone on to open clinics across the UK, including Birmingham, Leamington Spa, Leicester, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and Worcestershire. It opened its Cardiff clinic in May, 2025.
The company has received the Best for Varicose Vein Treatments – UK award by Global 100 for two consecutive years.
Lewis studied medicine at Cardiff University School of Medicine. After completing his foundation years of training at the Royal Gwent Hospital, including a rotation under the vascular service, he moved to the West Midlands to undertake core surgical training in general and vascular surgery.
Achieving broad clinical experience as well as national research presentations, he progressed to higher surgical training in vascular surgery. Training in some of the highest volume units in the UK that provide some of the most complex cutting-edge vascular surgery, Lewis has gained a broad in-depth experience in vascular surgery.
Alongside clinical training, his affiliation with the vascular surgical department of the University of Birmingham provided a strong platform for surgical research and training in endovenous techniques for varicose veins. As well as peer-reviewed publications, Lewis has presented his findings at multiple national and international conferences.
Lewis has returned to Wales as a consultant in vascular surgery at the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, where he undertakes the full range of vascular surgical procedures including minimal access varicose vein procedures.
For more information on Premier Veins at Cardiff Gate Business Park and its award-winning services, or to book a consultation, please visit www.premierveins.uk.