General Surgeon
General Surgeon
Guildford, GU2 7RF
37 years of experience
Verified profile
Video
Consultation
General Surgeon
Guildford, GU2 7RF
37 years of experience
Verified profile
Video
Consultation
4.98
313 patient reviews
6 professional endorsements
4.98
Overall Experience
4.98
Bedside manner
4.97
Explanation
Professor Mark Whiteley is becoming known as the "Celebrity Veins Doctor" following his highly public treatment of Virgin DJ and Celebrity Chris Evans in November 2019. Using his pioneering techniques for varicose veins and thread veins, Mark has treated many celebrities over the last 20 years. Those who have gone public include Kate Lawler, Ian Hyland, and Eve Cameron. Mark has been featured in Tatler as "Best for veins" for the last 11 years.
Professor Mark Whiteley is a Consultant Venous Surgeon at The Whiteley Clinic and a visiting Professor at The University of Surrey. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and he was the first surgeon to perform endovenous (keyhole) surgery for varicose veins in the UK.
Professor Whiteley opened The Whiteley Clinic in 2003, which is now a network known as The Whiteley Clinic. He has a research and education unit there and his team has won national and international prizes for their advances in venous surgery for leg and pelvic veins. They have also published over 130 papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Professor Whiteley has been named as the recommended vein surgeon by Tatler for over 11 years. In 2001, he and Judy Holdstock invented the TRLOP technique used for closing incompetent perforating veins. He has also written a book - "Understanding Venous Reflux: The Cause of Varicose Veins and Venous Leg Ulcers" and had edited a book with Emma Dabbs "Advances in Phlebology and Venous Surgery Volume 1".
In February 2019 he performed the first microwave treatment of varicose veins in the UK.
In May 2019 he performed the first Echotherapy (Sonovein using HIFU - High Intensity focused ultrasound) treatment of varicose veins in the UK.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Echotherapy or SONOVEIN (HIFU - High Intensity focused ultrasound) for varicose veins
ENDOVENOUS MICROWAVE Varicose veins ablation (emwa)
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) - Walk in Walk out local anaesthetic only
Endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) - WALK IN WALK OUT LOCAL ANAESTHETIC ONLY
VenAseal glue "Superglue" for varicose veins -
Clarivein (MOCA)
Foam Sclerotherapy
TRLOP - Transluminal Occlusion of Perforator veins
Phlebectomy of forehead and facial veins
Coil embolisation of pelvic veins
Microsclerotherapy
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Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Truly excellent service and I am so grateful I was able to be treated by such a knowledgable and friendly expert.
19 Jan 2023
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Extremely clear in explanation and in the thorough surgery provided. Really excellent treatment.
17 Jan 2023
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
I knew i was in very safe hands with Prof. Whiteley.
22 Dec 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Professor Whiteley puts you at complete ease and makes the experience actually enjoyable! He chats as he works which is fabulous because you don’t have to think about the treatment. Equally, if you have a question about what is being done, he explains it in such fascinating detail. First class!
02 Dec 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
O.verall a much easier and less painfull experience than I imagined clearly helped by the professional and relaxed approch
01 Dec 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
An innovator in this field, Prof. Whiteley was able to diagnose and treat my leg pain when no other doctor has been able to over the past 10 years. Very experienced and knowledgable
04 Nov 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Excellent
20 Oct 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Professor Mark Whiteley is a trailblazer a leading light in the treatment of varicose veins and venous disease and I for one am so grateful to have found him and to have had treatment from him and his wonderful team.
20 Oct 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
Thread Veins
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
His constant talking put me at my ease.
20 Oct 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Professional, funny and reassuring.
18 Oct 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
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6 endorsements
Prof. Mark Whiteley.. He is like a legend in Phlebology, always eager to get what is beyond the very best result in veins treatment and he translates that in studies and continuous research, and he combines that with a very gentle and kind attitude with his patients and colleagues.
13 Apr 2019
Endorsed for
Dr. Omar Abu-Bakr
General Surgery
Prof. Mark Whiteley is a colleague and owner of The Whiteley Clinic. He is a world renowned leader in the management of varicose veins. His research has been presented internationally and this allows Mark and the clinic to practice the most up to date techniques in the management of varicose veins and pelvic congestion syndrome. Mark strives to give patients the best and world leading treatments. He has a great rapport with patients and staff and is one of the easiest doctors to speak to. He is a great colleague to work with and his patients give him great reviews.
10 Apr 2019
Endorsed for
Dr David Beckett
Radiology
Prof Whiteley is second to none in the world of varicose vein treatments. I had the privilege of having been trained by him in person. His personality and the rooted passion for venous diseases are the driving force of the Clinic. Not only prof Whiteley is a brilliant vein surgeon, he is also a great colleague and a friend. I could not recommend Prof Whiteley high enough for any venous related condition.
09 Apr 2019
Endorsed for
Mr Gabriele Bertoni
Vascular Surgery
Founder of the Whiteley Clinic and my mentor. Excellent venous surgeon and innovator.
09 Apr 2019
Endorsed for
Dr Ajay Pankhania
Radiology
What are Professor Mark Whiteley's reviews like?
Professor Mark Whiteley's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 313 reviews
What languages does Professor Mark Whiteley speak?
Professor Mark Whiteley speaks English
Where is Professor Mark Whiteley located?
Professor Mark Whiteley primarily practices at The Whiteley Clinic - Guildford, located at 1 Stirling Road, Stirling House, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU2 7RF
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