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Professor Mark O'Donnell

Professor Mark O'Donnell

General Surgeon

Belfast, BT9 7GX

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24 years of experience

Verified profile

24 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.99

577 patient reviews4 professional endorsements
4.98
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.99
Explanation

977 recommendations for:

Varicose Veins(410)
Foam Sclerotherapy(230)
Painful Legs(93)
Other(244)

Recent patient review

26 Apr 2024

Mark has a great blend of friendliness , and professional clarity. The procedure was so well...

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About

Professor O'Donnell is a highly accomplished vascular surgeon with extensive training and experience in the field. He graduated from the Queen's University of Belfast with a Doctorate of Medicine and completed his surgical training as a Specialist Registrar on the Northern Ireland Surgical Training Rotation. He also completed a Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States, where he developed an interest in medical simulation and military trauma education.

Professor O'Donnell has over 100 publications in PubMed Indexed Peer-Reviewed journals, over 100 published abstracts, and more than 250 international and national presentations. He is also a regular reviewer for over 20 medical journals and a visiting professor at Ulster University. Additionally, he is a Faculty Tutor and Course Director for the Royal College of Surgeons Basic Surgical Skills and START courses.

His areas of expertise include varicose veins, carotid surgery for prevention of stroke, open and endovascular aortic aneurysm surgery, minimally invasive arterial and venous surgery, distal bypass surgery for complex circulatory problems, diabetic foot disease salvage, endovenous (catheter) treatment of varicose veins under local anaesthetic, sclerotherapy for varicose veins, vascular trauma, and healthcare quality improvement. He provides office consultations and treatment for these conditions at several private hospitals, including the Kingsbridge Private Hospital, North West Independent Hospital, Ulster Independent Clinic, and the Newry Clinic. He also has clinical privileges at the Royal Victoria, Belfast City, and Altnagelvin Hospitals.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Varicose Veins (42%)
  • Foam Sclerotherapy (24%)
  • Painful Legs (10%)
  • Varicose Veins Surgery (9%)
  • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (6%)
  • Others (11%)

Subspecialties
  • Vascular Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Varicose Veins
  • Painful Legs
  • Swollen Legs
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot)
  • Aortic Aneurysms
  • Foam Sclerotherapy
  • Varicose Veins Surgery
  • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Diabetic Foot Care
  • Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
  • Carotid Surgery for Stroke Prevention
  • Keyhole Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4624141


Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO) with distinction in Microbiology and Pharmacology The Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland 1999.

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCSEd) Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh 2002.

Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland (DipSEM) Intercollegiate College of Sports and Exercise Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland 2004.

Doctorate of Medicine (MD) The Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland 2008.

Master of Medical Science in Education for the Health Care Professions with Distinction (MMedSc) The Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland 2009.

Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification United States Medical Licensing Board Examinations (USMLE) - Step 1 August 2010, Step 2 CK July 2010, Step 2 CS January 2011 and Step 3 February 2015.

General and Vascular Surgery Exit Examination (FRCS) Intercollegiate Specialty Board of Surgery, United Kingdom 2012.

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (FRCSEd Gen&VascSurg) 2012.

Member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (MFSTEd), The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEd) 2012.

Physicians Vascular Interpretation Examination (RVPI) The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 2013.

Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS Honours) European Board of Vascular Surgery 2015.

Fellow of the College of Phlebology (FCPhleb) 2018.


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £120

insurers
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Benenden

Location

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Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast

4.76
(5334)
801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
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13:30 - 16:30
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4.84
(2852)
Church Hill house, Main Street,, Ballykelly, United Kingdom, BT49 9HS
Church Hill house, Main Street,, Ballykelly, United Kingdom, BT49 9HS
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16:00 - 20:30
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4.93
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Windsor Avenue, Newry, United Kingdom, BT34 1EG
Windsor Avenue, Newry, United Kingdom, BT34 1EG
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08:30 - 12:30
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245 Stranmillis Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 5JH
245 Stranmillis Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 5JH
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Reviews

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Varicose Veins (407)
Foam Sclerotherapy (228)
Painful Legs (93)
Varicose Veins Surgery (82)
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (52)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

577 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mark has a great blend of friendliness , and professional clarity. The procedure was so well done in a relaxing atmosphere. I feel very grateful to Mark for his charming manner and expertise.

26 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Foam Sclerotherapy
Varicose Veins

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Prof mark was excellent as he explained everything and put me at easw

26 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My experience was first class with dr mark again He keeps me really informed I was reall put at ease

26 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professional yet humble in his explanation, with an understanding that I have no medical knowledge yet I needed to know what was happening during the procedure.

26 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Absolute gentleman felt so comfortable. Thank you for listening and directing me to another consultant who can hopefully help. Best wishes

25 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Painful Legs

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Absolute fantastic Dr , professional, very friendly, extremely informative, thank you kindly for your prompt professional service & recommendation.

25 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Swollen Legs
Painful Legs

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professor O'Donnell was very professional and explained everything very clearly. He has a great manner with patients and puts you very much at ease

25 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
Varicose Veins Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professor O'Donnell is very professional and precise with what he does. He provided me with detailed information about the procedure and explained the post care. Procedure went fast in nice atmosphere, as professor and his assistant Sophie were chatting me up so I couldn't notice what was happening

25 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Foam Sclerotherapy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very helpful easy to put at ease

24 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins Surgery
Foam Sclerotherapy
Varicose Veins

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A very kind and caring person told me everything that happened

22 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
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Varicose Veins (3)
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (3)
Foam Sclerotherapy (2)
Varicose Veins Surgery (2)

4 endorsements

Mark is a good colleague and a good friend who is always affable and willing to help.

09 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Vascular Surgery
Varicose Veins Surgery
VenaSeal for Varicose Veins

Mr Christopher Hoo

Plastic Surgery
Is a colleague

Very helpful and Friendly surgeon. Happy to take on patients to investigate and manage appropriately.

21 May 2023
Endorsed for
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
Varicose Veins
General Surgery

Mr Desmond Gibson

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Always very helpful when seeking a vascular opinion! Thanks Mark for your help.

21 May 2023
Endorsed for
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
Varicose Veins
General Surgery

Mr Mano Shanmuganathan

Neurosurgery
Is a colleague

Very professional All pts happy with treatment

16 May 2023
Endorsed for
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
Varicose Veins
Vascular Surgery

Mr David McCaul

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
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FAQ

What are Professor Mark O'Donnell's reviews like?

Professor Mark O'Donnell's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 577 reviews

What languages does Professor Mark O'Donnell speak?

Professor Mark O'Donnell speaks English

Where is Professor Mark O'Donnell located?

Professor Mark O'Donnell primarily practices at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast, located at 801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
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What are Professor Mark O'Donnell working hours?

Professor Mark O'Donnell is working Monday (16:00 - 20:30), Tuesday (13:30 - 16:30), Thursday (08:30 - 12:30, 18:00 - 21:00)

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