Mr Colin Weir

General Surgeon

General Surgeon

Belfast, BT9 7GX

39 years of experience
Verified profile

General Surgeon

Belfast, BT9 7GX

39 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

5.00

38 patient reviews

2 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

50 of 67 total recommendations are for:

Varicose Veins(21)
Foam Sclerotherapy(20)
Thread Veins(9)
Other(17)

Recent patient review

03 Mar 2023

Mr Weir immediately put me at ease, he explained the process clearly and the procedure...

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About

Mr Colin Weir is a Consultant Surgeon and Honorary Lecturer in surgery as well as Fellow of 2 Royal Colleges and the Faculty of Surgical Trainers

He has over 25 years experience in treating all types of venous disease for symptomatic and cosmetic reasons

He is a member of the British Association of Sclerotherapists, and previously been a board member of this national organisation

He undertakes hundreds of vein procedures a year in NHS, health and social care and private settings.

He is skilled at ultrasound assessment and offers, surgery, laser surgery, ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy and microsclerotherapy among the treatment options

His training was in Belfast and included research at Queen's University, Belfast and a travelling fellowship to Philadelphia

He has been a member of the Advanced Trauma Life Support steering group nationally and has taught basic skills courses to young surgeons, including in India

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Varicose Veins
  • Foam Sclerotherapy
  • Thread Veins
  • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Others

Specialties

  • Vascular Surgery

All conditions and treatments

  • Varicose Veins
  • Foam Sclerotherapy
  • Thread Veins
  • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
  • Microsclerotherapy for Thread Veins
  • Varicose Veins Surgery
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot)
  • Endoscopic Vein Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

2916961

Qualifications

Fellow Royal College of Surgeons of both Edinburgh and England

Member British Association of Sclerotherapists

Fellow of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers

Regional Specialty Advisor for Northern Ireland for RCS Edinburgh

languages spoken

  • Italian
  • English

consultation fees

  • New appointment: £165
  • Follow-up appointment: £90

insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Norwich Union

Location

All locations

Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast

4.74
(1845)

Specialist's working hours

at All locations

Monday

Not available

Tuesday

17:00 - 20:30

Wednesday

Not available

Thursday

Not available

Friday

13:00 - 17:00

13:00 - 17:00

Saturday

Not available

Sunday

Not available

Reviews

All reviews
Vascular Surgery (2)
Varicose Veins Surgery (1)

38 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Mr Weir immediately put me at ease, he explained the process clearly and the procedure went smoothly with fantastic results. The outcome resulted in me no longer having pain in my leg when standing or exercising. I can't thank him enough. I'm very grateful.

03 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Foam Sclerotherapy
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Quick and painless treatment with aftercare fully explained

10 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Foam Sclerotherapy
Thread Veins

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Really friendly and explained exactly what was happening. Great rapport with the nurses as well.

23 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Foam Sclerotherapy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Great beside manner .. he explained my condition and arranged for an ultrasound to be done in three months.

22 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Vascular Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

If you're thinking about an appointment with Colin Weir... Then do not hesitate! Excellent care from start to finish. Straightforward fast efficient procedure to treat veins with great follow up appointment. I now am pain free!

16 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Fantastic experience and results. Put at ease from start. Highly recommended. Veins have disappeared and no more pain !!!

16 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Weir was a gentleman throughout, many years of experience and explained my options clearly. The procedure was really quick and pain free. Has changed my life for the better

08 Oct 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
Painful Legs
Varicose Veins Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

From consultation to procedure to follow-up the whole experience could not have been any better . . . . and the result so far, and it's only been 5 weeks, is even better than I had hoped. 😊

07 Oct 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Foam Sclerotherapy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very efficient & professional service! Delighted with results.

23 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Foam Sclerotherapy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I am very happy with the results and the way I was treated from start to finish with Mr Weir, I cannot recommend this man enough he done an excellent job for me.

20 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
Foam Sclerotherapy
Painful Legs
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
General Surgery (2)
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (1)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot) (1)
Endoscopic Vein Surgery (1)

2 endorsements

Colin is a valued colleague and true expert in the assessment and management of venous disease.

02 Feb 2022
Endorsed for
General Surgery
Endoscopic Vein Surgery
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
+ 8 more

Mr Alastair Lewis

General Surgery
Is a colleague

Experienced and talented Phlebologist

07 Dec 2021
Endorsed for
General Surgery
Leg Ulcers
Varicose Veins

Mr Zola Mzimba

General Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Colin Weir's reviews like?

Mr Colin Weir's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 38 reviews

What languages does Mr Colin Weir speak?

Mr Colin Weir speaks Italian and English

Where is Mr Colin Weir located?

Mr Colin Weir primarily practices at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast, located at 801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
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What are Mr Colin Weir working hours?

Mr Colin Weir is working , Tuesday (17:00 - 20:30), , , Friday (13:00 - 17:00, 13:00 - 17:00), ,

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Does Mr Colin Weir accept new patients?

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