e-Consultation with vascular surgeons

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Mr Akin Oluwole is a highly-experienced consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon in Nottingham who specialises in varicose veins and thread veins treatment,complex aneurysms, treatment for hyperhidrosis (sweaty armpits), carotid surgery for stroke prevention and treatment for blocked arteries. His NHS practice is at Nottingham University Teaching Hospital. Mr Oluwole graduated from the University of Lagos, Nigeria before moving to the UK for his postgraduate studies. He completed his training in vascular surgery and complex endovascular aneurysm repair before developing and leading the complex endovascular aneurysm programme in Nottingham. Mr Oluwole is a keen and active teacher. Currently he is the Training Program Director for Vascular Surgery with Health Education East Midland responsible for training future vascular surgeons. He organises basic surgical skills and cadaveric vascular training workshops in Nottingham. He has a Masters in Law and a special interest in clinical governance and risk management. Mr Oluwole is a Manchester United fan. He is also involved with weekly soup kitchen with his local church in Nottingham.

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Mr Michael Dialynas is an expert consultant vascular surgeon based in London. He specialises in complex aortic diseases, endovascular surgery, varicose veins, diabetic foot, spider veins and leg ulcers. Mr Dialynas studied medicine at the University of Athens, Greece. He subsequently completed all of his vascular surgical training in the North East Thames Surgical Rotation and qualified in 2017. Following this, he obtained an advanced vascular fellowship from St Mary's Hospital. ​During his time as a consultant at King's College Hospital, he helped develop the advanced endovascular program as well as the outreach clinics. Later, he became a consultant vascular surgeon at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital in 2013 where he continued offering treatment for aneurysms, peripheral vascular disease and varicose veins. In addition to his consultancy services, Mr Dialynas has a special interest in the provision of vascular services in peripheral non-arterial centres. He has set up a renowned service at Darent Valley Hospital and also introduced the first multidisciplinary diabetic foot clinic in the area. Currently, Mr Dialynas is the Clinical Lead for the South East Vascular Network and practises privately as a consultant at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital and BUPA Cromwell in London.

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Miss Sophie Renton is an esteemed consultant vascular surgeon with over 30 years' experience. She has a private practice at the Clementine Churchill Hospital, Harrow, Syon BMI in Brentford, London and at Spire Bushey. She is a recognised expert in the field of endovenous therapy, having introduced endovenous surgery to her NHS trust at Northwick Park. She is particularly interested in minimally invasive daycase treatments for varicose veins. After extensive training in North and South West London, Miss Renton completed her MS higher degree, and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1988. She is currently a council member and the elected secretary of the Vascular Society. She has multiple publications on many aspects of arterial and venous disease, and holds the position of Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College, London. A highly-respected surgeon, she specialises in varicose veins, spider veins, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and the diabetic foot. In the private sector, she is able to offer a wide range of techniques for the treatment of varicose veins including radiofrequency ablation, mechanochemical ablation, foam sclerotherapy and glue. 

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Mr Ian Franklin is a full-time private venous specialist, whose areas of expertise include varicose and thread veins, aesthetic phlebology, pelvic vein congestion, deep vein thrombosis, phlebitis, leg swelling and leg ulcers. He is also an expert in the management of COVID-related thrombosis. Mr Franklin practised as an NHS doctor for 23 years, which included 12 years as consultant vascular surgeon at Imperial College NHS Trust where he performed a full range of arterial, venous and emergency vascular surgery. During this time, he also introduced many minimally invasive techniques and treatments to the NHS. For 10 years, Mr Franklin was also a programme director of the world-renowned, annual International Charing Cross Venous Course in which 5,000 surgeons attended every year. As well as chairing the Circulation Foundation, a UK vascular disease charity, Mr Franklin was a former council member of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland for around 4 years. He is now the President of the Royal Society of Medicine Venous Forum and trains other specialists in modern vein techniques all over the world. Throughout his career, he has also written many scientific papers, book chapters and a surgical textbook. Mr Franklin is one of a very small number of vascular surgeons in the UK with extensive acute COVID-19 experience. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Ian Franklin returned to the NHS Charing Cross Hospital after suspending his private practice and spent several weeks on the frontline attending COVID-19 patients. During which, it became clear that many of those with COVID-19 develop thrombotic (blood clot) problems that can lead to serious effects on blood circulation. Ian Franklin has now reopened his private practice.

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Mr David Greenstein is a foremost consultant vein specialist. Based at the British Varicose Vein Centre at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London, he is known for his friendly and approachable manner. He has an interest in the modern management of venous disease, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and the swollen leg. Mr Greenstein offers pioneering laser treatment for varicose veins, thread veins, and leg ulcers including VNUS treatment and ClariVein treatment, as well as venous superglue and infra-red assisted sclerotherapy, and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on venous disease and varicose veins treatment. He also has an interest in pelvic venous congestion syndrome, and has recently been involved in pioneering new treatments and pathways in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) management using thrombolysis and intravenous stents, aimed at returning the leg to normal size and function. He regularly organises workshops and is a member of the European Venous Forum Faculty. Mr Greenstein graduated at Leeds University in 1989, and has since trained in a number of major vascular units in Nottingham, Sheffield and Adelaide, Australia.

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Professor Mark Whiteley has been at the forefront of varicose veins surgery in the UK for the last 20 years. Mark Whiteley performed: First endovenous surgery for varicose veins in the UK in March 1999 First microwave closure of varicose veins in Europe in February 2019 First Sononvein (HIFU - High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) treatment in the UK in May 2019 He is a prominent venous surgeon and the founder of the Whiteley Clinic, with several locations across the UK. Professor Whiteley has a special interest in the treatment of varicose veins, thread veins, leg ulcers, and pelvic congestion syndrome. He is also the founder of The College of Phlebology, an international group for doctors, nurses, vascular scientists and technologists to discuss venous issues and find educational support. In 2013, Professor Whiteley set up the Leg Ulcer Charity, a UK national charity which aims to help patients with finding a cure for their leg ulcers. He has a strong interest in education and currently lectures as a visiting Professor at the University of Surrey. He has also sponsored PhD students and an MD position, and is highly involved with training and support. Professor Whiteley has pioneered several techniques and developed treatments along the course of his surgical career. He was the first surgeon in the UK to perform keyhole surgery for the treatment of varicose veins. His expertise is such that he has been frequently featured in the Tatler Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Guide, and is a regular interview guest on the BBC. He has written over 100 peer-reviewed research papers and set up the College of Phlebology. 

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Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid is a highly skilled and practised consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon who is based at several highly regarded London clinics. With over 20 years' experience, he has gained a leading level of expertise in all aspects of his field including varicose veins surgery, thread (spider) veins, abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, thoracic outlet syndrome and peripheral vascular disease. His medical training began at Cairo University Medical School, where he graduated with Honours in 1998. After, he underwent a research and Masters degree followed by basic and higher surgical training at the Cairo University Hospital. Then, in 2004, Mr Abdelhamid relocated to the UK and pursued research at the University of Birmingham as well as general and vascular surgical training in London. During his time in London, he worked in all major vascular units and his intensive training involved the opportunity to work for two years as an endovascular fellow at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, Australia, which he completed in 2017. As well as dedicating his career to providing the utmost care to his patients, he also devotes his profession to medical research. In fact, he has several publications in high impact vascular journals and has given presentations on a national and international level at vascular surgery meetings and conferences. This contribution to research consists investigation of diabetic food treatment, varicose veins treatment, peripheral vascular disease among other topics . What's more, he offers courses to GPs in the areas of venous problems in primary care and vascular disease management.

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Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid is a respected Consultant Vascular Surgeon based in Manchester, who specialises in treating varicose veins, diabetic foot disease and aneurysms, among others. He has considerable experience and expertise in managing patients requiring angioplasty, stenting and minimally invasive vascular surgery. Mr Rashid qualified from Cambridge University, before completing his Basic Surgical Training at the prestigious Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London on the Hammersmith Hospitals Basic Surgical Rotation. He then gained his PhD from University College London (UCL), before returning to his native Yorkshire to complete his Higher Surgical Training. While there, he became the first National Institute of Health Research Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Surgery. To complete his training, he spent a year as a Fellow in Adelaide, Australia. Here he gained expertise in advanced endovascular and vascular techniques that would become invaluable in his practice, particularly with regards to diabetic foot disease and limb salvage. Mr Rashid is currently a honorary Senior Lecturer at Manchester University, where he continues his research into improving the healing of diabetic foot disease and the role of stem cells. He has published and presented research on a variety of subjects, including varicose vein treatment and aortic aneurysmal disease and has been invited to speak at a number of conferences both nationally and internationally.

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Mr Gary Maytham is a top consultant vascular surgeon based in London, who specialises in treating varicose veins, peripheral vascular and arterial disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. He is also well-versed in treating diabetic foot conditions. He holds or has held several prominent positions, including Care Group Lead for the St George Hospital's Vascular Institute and Clinical Lead for Vascular Trauma at the Major Trauma Centre. He is the Unit Lead for the treatment of Venous Disease at the St George's Vascular Institute. He is also responsible for delivery of vascular services at Epsom Hospital, where he serves as an honorary consultant. Mr Maytham completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, before moving to the United Kingdom in 1998 after he qualified to continue his surgical training in the South West Thames region and at the Royal London Hospital. He went on to earn a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree from the University of Sheffield for postgraduate vascular research investigating clinical recovery in a model of chronic moderate ischaemia. Mr Maytham is involved in surgical training and serves as a member of the faculty on numerous surgical training courses delivered by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has published and delivered international presentations on his specialist interests, including the management of venous conditions with particular reference to the management of central venous stenosis.

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Mr Asad Rahi is a leading venous surgeon and highly-experienced consultant vascular surgeon for the last 20 years. He is known for his professionalism and delivers very high quality treatment to his patients which is reflected in 99.5% outstanding outcomes for carotid endarterectomy and aortic aneurysm surgery in yearly National Vascular Registry Data in public domain since 2013. Mr Rahi has special interest and expertise in innovative and modern techniques in varicose vein surgery including RF ablation, EVLT, clarivein, venaseal and sclerotherapy. He provides walk-in walk-out single-visit varicose vein service and has performed 2400 procedures with published excellent patient satisfaction and five years success rate of 98%. Mr Rahi works in regional vascular centre in Lancashire Teaching Hospital, Preston. He is awarded National Bronze Clinical Excellence Award in 2019, as public acknowledgement of professional expertise and sustained and dedicated contribution of his service to the NHS. He completed his surgical training (CCST) in 2000 from Cardiff. He carried out research at St. Mary’s Hospital London and was awarded Masters in Vascular science degree with Distinction by the Imperial College London in 1999. He travelled for his fellowship to Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas in 1998. Mr Rahi is a dedicated surgical trainer and medical educationist. He is FRCS examiner for vascular surgery and general surgery and national selector for ST’s. His Royal College of Surgeons of England activities include college assessor for consultant appointments, overseas MRCS examiner, college tutor for 12 years and faculty tutor for surgical courses. He is involved in teaching and examination of Manchester Medical School students. His special research interest in carotid artery disease continues as co-investigator of ACST-2 Trial (carotid surgery vs stenting ). His research thesis was based on Eversion & Standard carotid endarterectomy under LA and GA. He has regularly published and delivered national presentations in his area of expertise.

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Mr Syed Tahir Hussain is a distinguished vascular surgeon with a specialist interest in varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. Working across a number of leading hospitals in north London, Mr Hussain manages all aspects of vascular surgery and is able to treat patients using the latest minimally-invasive techniques including thermal vein ablation and injection sclerotherapy. Mr Hussain obtained his medical degree from St George’s, University of London, before undergoing surgical training at leading centres of medical excellence, including St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London and the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Mr Syed Tahir Hussain founded and now maintains a major Vascular Unit which specialises in endovenous and carotid surgery. As Tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons for the last ten years, Mr Hussain is heavily involved in the education of the next generations of surgeons.

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Mr Manj Gohel is a leading consultant vascular surgeon in Cambridge who is an expert in varicose veins, leg ulcers and deep vein disorders. He regularly uses the latest in minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins and the latest in stenting technology for narrowed or blocked deep veins. Mr Gohel has performed over 1,500 keyhole varicose vein procedures. He maintains a very active research program and is an honorary senior lecturer at the Imperial College London and is an associate lecturer at the University of Cambridge. Mr Gohel is actively involved in research into venous disorders and speaks regularly at national and international conferences.

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