Professional statement
Mr Akin Oluwole is a very experienced consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon with his NHS practice at the Nottingham University Teaching Hospitals since 2006. He specialises in the treatment of all vascular conditions, with special interest in keyhole varicose vein treatments and keyhole aneurysm treatments.
Mr Oluwole has been treating varicose veins since 1997 (over 28 years of experience), treating about 25 to 30 patients every month, both in his NHS and private practice, using the latest, minimally invasive and evidence-based methods.
He also treats patients with thread veins, claudication, leg pains, leg ulcers, leg swelling, blocked arteries, carotid surgery for stroke prevention and all types of aneurysms.
He developed and led the complex endovascular aneurysm repair program in Nottingham until recently.
Mr Oluwole is a keen teacher who is actively involved in vascular surgery training in East Midlands, UK and Africa and has been since 2006. He is currently the Training Programme Director for Vascular Surgery with Health Education England, East Midlands, and is tasked with the responsibility of training future vascular surgeons. This is a role that keeps Mr Oluwole up to date with current teachings and research, enabling him to practice evidence-based medicine.
He also organises yearly vascular training workshops in Nottingham for vascular surgeons.
Mr Oluwole spends his spare evenings helping out in soup kitchens for the homeless, caring for the homeless and delivering aid to the underprivileged with his local church in Nottingham. He also volunteers with international medical charities providing vascular service to developing countries and disaster zones.
VISIT HIS WEBSITE ON: www.nottinghamvascularsurgery.co.uk
Conditions he treats and treatments he offers:
- Carotid surgery for stroke prevention
- Botox treatment for (hyperhidrosis) sweaty armpits
- Varicose veins surgery
- Endovenous radiofrequency ablation
- Foam sclerotherapy
- Microsclerotherapy for thread veins
- Bypass surgery for blocked arteries
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Thread Veins
- Aortic aneurysms
- Varicose Veins
- Painful legs
- Swollen legs
- Leg ulcers
- Claudication
Clinics
The Park Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Nottingham, Sherwood Lodge Drive Burntstump Country Park, NG5 8RXMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 37 years of experience
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Subspecialties
- Varicose veins
- Thread veins
Professional memberships
- Vascular Society Of Great Britain & Ireland
- European Society of Vascular Surgery
Education
- Master's Degree in Medical Law & Ethics (LLM), Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University (2009)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow (1997)
Teaching posts
- Training program director for vascular surgery health education, East Midlands (April 2020 - present)
- Consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon, Nottingham University Teaching Hospital
Positions in organisations
- Clinical governance & audit lead for vascular surgery (2008 - 2017)
- Chair, Weekly Vascular MDT meetings (2008 - 2015)
Publications and conferences
- His work is published on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- My appointment was on time and conducted in a calm, friendly atmosphere. Dr Akin Oluwole was professional, knowledgeable and clear in his explanations. He spoke honestly and directly about my situation, without avoiding difficult points. I felt fully informed, reassured and well cared for. I am very satisfied and would confidently recommend him as a specialist.
- We cannot thank the Park Hospital enough for their exceptional care throughout Leigh’s treatment from start to finish. Mr Oluwole has exceeded our expectations. We cannot thank him enough for changing Leigh’s life for the better. Now pain free with an excellent final result after surgery. We cannot thank you all enough. Many thanks Leigh and Olivia
- I thought he was a very nice man and made me feel at ease!
- Excellent experience
- Very nice and helpful doctor and his team. My veins been done perfectly so happy 😊
- Fantastic experience with Mr Oluwole and the whole staff, kept me informed and supported me after my operation
- Very professional. Explained everything clearly. Highly recommended.
- 5 out 5 stars Great service , communication, medical care , very friendly .100% would recommend Dr.Oluwole
- Mr Oluwole was excellent in every way