Stella Vig

Stella Vig has more than 30 years’ experience in the NHS and has been working as consultant in vascular and general surgery at Croydon University Hospital since 2006.

She is the national medical director for secondary care in NHS England and the national clinical director for elective care. She is leading the transformation of secondary care across the NHS in England, aiming to improve quality, services, safety and outcomes for patients.

Additionally, Stella continues to support the development of the Croydon Elective Centre, a "hospital within a hospital" that allowed the continuation of planned care and surgery during the pandemic. Her leadership has been pivotal in maintaining high-quality, timely and integrated care for patients.

With a focus on developing trainees and supporting colleagues, Stella has taken leading roles in clinical education, as well as service transformation. This includes chairing the JSCT core surgery advisory committee to the four Royal Colleges, and the London Diabetic Foot Network.