Dr Omar Abu-Bakr
Professional statement
Dr Omar Abu-Bakr is a leading consultant venous surgeon and phlebologist in London, Guildford and Bristol who holds a special interest in treating varicose veins. His areas of expertise include varicose veins surgery, thrombophlebitis, leg ulcers, perforating veins and thread veins. He is a specialist in general ultrasonography. His slogan 'the art of treating varicose veins' is with good reason as his patients have a 3% recurrent rate following his treatment of varicose veins.
With over 18 years’ worth of experience, Dr Abu-Bakr is the first ever surgeon to describe the Multi-Pass technique, which treats huge varicose veins using the Endovenous Radial Laser 1470 nm and without the need for open surgery. The technique was described in the second international meeting of the College of Phlebology in London in March 2018. Proudly, Dr Abu-Bakr won second prize for the best scientific paper.
Dr Abu-Bakr is also the first surgeon in the UK and second worldwide who treats varicose veins with the new high-intensity focused ultrasound known as SONOVEIN S, which is the only method in the world that does not require incisions. He is the second surgeon in the UK to treat varicose veins using the Endovenous Microwave Ablation (EMWA).
In 2020, Dr Abu-Bakr and his team at The Whiteley Clinic were awarded the Best Varicose Veins Treatment (UK) by Global Health & Pharma magazine. He is also an honorary senior lecturer at The College of Phlebology, UK.
Clinics
The Whiteley Clinic London
Central London, 1 Chapel Place, W1G 0JBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant Venous Surgeon and Phlebologist, Consultant General Surgeon, The Whiteley Clinic, London, Guildford & Bristol (present) with an experience of over 18 years
Subspecialties
- Varicose veins
- Thrombophlebitis
Professional memberships
- Fellow of The College of Phlebology from the UK (FCPhleb)
- Member of The International Union of Phlebology (IUP)
Education
- Dr Abu-Bakr is the first ever surgeon to describe the Multi-Pass technique, which treats huge varicose veins using the Endovenous Radial Laser 1470 nm and without the need for open surgery. The technique was described in the second international meeting of the College of Phlebology in London in March 2018. Proudly, Dr Abu-Bakr won second prize for the best scientific paper
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, The College of Phlebology, UK (2022 - present)
Prizes and awards
- Alongside The Whiteley Clinic team, Dr Abu-Bakr was awarded Best Varicose Veins Treatment in the UK by Global Health & Pharma Magazine (2020).
- Dr Abu-Bakr is the first ever surgeon to describe the Multi-Pass technique, which treats huge varicose veins using the Endovenous Radial Laser 1470 nm and without the need for open surgery. The technique was described in the second international meeting of the College of Phlebology in London in March 2018. Proudly, Dr Abu-Bakr won second prize for the best scientific paper.
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Reviews
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- I have marked 5 for all questions. My visits to The Whitely. Clinic are always met by friendly caring staff, and good facilities . I would highly recommend Dr Omar Abu-Bakr .
- Just brilliant
- Dr Omar Abu Bakr was very professional and informative during my procedure. He and the staff at the Clinic took good care of me and were all very friendly whilst treating me. It was very quickly after I arrived that I was attended to and received advice and care on my way to the theatre for the procedure. Afterwards I was given refreshment and checked for anything I required. Mr Abu Bakr came then and discussed and advised points of the aftercare for my recovery. I would recommend to a friend.
- Omar is very pleasant. A bit of warning on the jabs would help. Please explain as you go along. Found the foam worse than the EVLA- it does hurt, so another member of staff telling me it wouldn’t wasn’t helpful. Some of the paperwork work needs slight review. Appreciate nurses getting me different stockings to avoid tourniquet effect and welts. Very nice receptionist.
- A visit to the clinic was always made pleasurable by the the attentiveness of all the staff each time I attended. Nothing was too much trouble, all procedures were clearly explained prior to carrying out.