Dr Omar Abu-Bakr

 Professional experience

• More than 15 years of experience
• Consultant Venous Surgeon and Phlebologist, Consultant General Surgeon, The Whiteley Clinic, London, Guildford & Bristol (present) with an experience of over 13 years

 Sub-specialties

• Varicose veins
• Thrombophlebitis
• Pelvic congestion syndrome
• Leg ulcers
• Spider veins
• Phlebectomy
• Ultrasonography
• Endovenous Microwave Ablation of Varicose Veins

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 Teaching posts

• Honorary Senior Lecturer, The College of Phlebology, UK (2022 - present)

 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

 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.
• Dr Abu-Bakr has successfully completed the Echotherapy training with SONOVEINS, being the 2nd doctor to do so worldwide, 2020
• Dr Abu-Bakr has received a Physician Certificate of Credit for his participation in 'Venous Dieases and Syndrones I, II & III ' with the American College of Phlebology, 2014
• Dr Abu-Bakr has received a Physician Certificate of Credit for his participation in 'Treatment and Therapy I & II ' with the American College of Phlebology, 2014
• ​Dr Abu-Bakr has received a Physician Certificate of Credit for his participation in 'Professional Standards ' with the American College of Phlebology, 2014
• Dr Abu-Bakr has received a Physician Certificate of Credit for his participation in 'Duplex Ultrasound and other imaging modalities' with the American College of Phlebology, 2014
• Dr Abu-Bakr has successfully completed an Ultrasound guided foam Sclerotheraphy course, 2012
• Dr Abu-Bakr has been trained to use  Extracorpeal Shockwave Therapy to treat wounds, 2009 
• Dr Abu-Bakr received a certificate of participation with SIGVARIS, Life for legs, 2008
• Dr Abu-Bakr has attended the MBC instructional course, 2008
• 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 the first surgeon in UK and the second worldwide to treat varicose veins using the HIFU Sonovein S technology.

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 Professional membership

• Fellow of The College of Phlebology from the UK (FCPhleb)
• Member of The International Union of Phlebology (IUP)
• Member of The European Venous Forum (EVF)
• Fellow of The American College of Phlebology (FACPh)

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