Professor Mark Whiteley
MS FRCS(Gen) MBBS FRCPhlebGeneral Surgery
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Practices worked at
The Whiteley Clinic - Guildford
1 Stirling Road, Stirling House,, Guildford, UK, GU2 7RFAbout
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.
Medical procedures
Echotherapy or SONOVEIN (HIFU - High Intensity focused ultrasound) for varicose veins
- In May 2019, Mark was the first doctor in the UK - and the second doctor in the world - to perform Sonovein treatment for varicose veins.
- Sonovein uses HIFU - High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound - to ablate varicose veins. Unlike any other method of ablating varicose veins, this is totally non-invasive. The treatment happens by beaming Ultrasound across the skin and concentrating the power on the target vein (see: https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/sonovein-hifu-high-intensity-focused-ultrasound/)
ENDOVENOUS MICROWAVE Varicose veins ablation (emwa)
- In February 2019, Mark Whiteley performed the first Microwave Ablation of Varicose Veins (EMWA) in the UK. He is now running course to teach other doctors in the UK how to perform this surgery.
- https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/procedures/microwave-varicose-veins-treatment-emwa/
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) - Walk in Walk out local anaesthetic only
- Radial laser for larger veins
- Jacket fibre laser for smaller veins
- All treatments based on The Whiteley Protocol - a research-based protocol to optimise treatments
Endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) - WALK IN WALK OUT LOCAL ANAESTHETIC ONLY
- RFiTT - using the Whiteley Protocol proven technique to assure closure
- VenClose
VenAseal glue "Superglue" for varicose veins -
- Non-thermal and so reduces the need for local anaesthetic injections.
Clarivein (MOCA)
- Mechanochemical ablation (MOCA) called "Clarivein" uses a rotating wire and sclerotherapy to close varicose veins without needing many local anaesthetic injections.
Foam Sclerotherapy
- Made using the published "Whiteley-Patel" technique and CO2:O2 (not air) to keep as safe as possible.
TRLOP - Transluminal Occlusion of Perforator veins
- Invented by Mark Whiteley and Judy Holdstock in 2001, the TRLOP technique is used to close incompetent perforating veins. Failure to treat these veins has been shown to be one of the commonest reasons that varicose veins come back again after treatment.
Phlebectomy of forehead and facial veins
- Removal of large veins from the forehead and from around the eyes under local anaesthetic with virtually no scars.
Coil embolisation of pelvic veins
- At the Whiteley Clinics we have specialist radiologists that work with us who perform coils embolisation of pelvic veins in patients with pelvic varicose veins or pelvic congestion syndrome.
Microsclerotherapy
- For leg spider veins (Telangectasia)
Special interests
- Varicose veins
- Venous leg ulcers
- Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS)
- Varicose veins of vulva and/or vagina
- Aesthetic Phlebology which includes:
- Forehead veins and bulging veins around the eyes
- BREAST VEINS
- Arm veins
- Foot veins
- Bulging veins and arteries on the temples (scalp)
- Hand veins
- Veins on abdomen and chest wall
Education
- Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey
- Founder of The College of Phlebology
- Founder of The Leg Ulcer Charity
- Founder of The Whiteley Clinic
- International Committee of the American Venous Forum
- Council Member of the Venous Forum 2012-6
- Lecturer in vascular surgery at Oxford University - 1995-8
- Research fellow then lecturer in vascular surgery Unversity of Bath 1992-4
- Portsmouth surgical registrar rotation
- Bristol surgical SHO rotation
- Demonstrator in human anatomy - St Batholomew's Hospital, London
- Medical School - St. Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School.
Reviews
Excellent and professional
Simply excellent throughout
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your lovely review. Leg ulcers are such a horrible condition to have - but by following The Whiteley Protocol we permanently cure 85% of all venous leg ulcers, as explained in my book "Leg Ulcer Treatment Revolution". Thank you so much for your lovely review. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Prof Whiteley took very good care of me throughout the procedure. I felt I was in very safe hands. He is a doctor who clearly cares about his patients.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your lovely comments and your 5 stars. It was a pleasure treating you today and I look forward to seeing you for your follow-up. Thank you so much for taking the time to review me. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Very informative and caring.
Professor Mark Whiteley
I am delighted that you have had a good experience with me today. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
The Professor explained details of my condition, why it was important to carry out the procedure, which all helped to reassure me that this was the right thing to do.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for reviewing me. It is so important that all patients understand the importance of veins and vein problems. In the past so many people have been told that veins are "only cosmetic". It has been a delight having you as a patient and I'm glad that you have found my explanations useful. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Professional, engaging, kept fully informed and reassured.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your lovely review and five stars. It has been a pleasure having you as a patient and I am so glad that you have enjoyed your time with us. With very kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
In terms of the procedure I felt as though I was in the best hands. Mark was very receptive to what I could and couldn’t feel, adjusting the anaesthetic as necessary. Very friendly and chatty bedside manner removed any nerves.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Varicose vein surgery can be very stressful, as can any local anaesthetic procedure. However, we have a PhD study performed at The Whiteley Clinic which has shown the best ways to relieve any pain and anxiety. This allows us to give our patients the very best treatment by using The Whiteley Protocol, resulting in the lowest possible recurrence in the long term. I am absolutely delighted that you were confident during your procedure with me. I look forward to seeing you for your follow-up. Thank you for taking the time to review me. With very best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Professor Mark Whiteley is superb. He made me feel cool, calm and collected throughout my procedure. Him and his team are really world class experts and can only highly recommend them to anyone needing treatment.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for that lovely review and your 5 stars. We are also pleased that you have had such a good experience during your procedure. Thank you so much for your high recommendation. Also thank you for taking the time to review us. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Happy with everything so far
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you very much for your 5 stars and I am delighted you are happy so far. Thank you for taking the time to review me. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Excellent
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for that lovely review and 5 star rating. Thank you for taking the time to review me. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
The Prof is an absolute legend. Always enjoy our chats. Even though the sclerotherapy can sting like stink we have a good laugh and it takes my mind off it. Am so happy I found the Whiteley Clinic as it’s the only place where I’ve had ANY improvement for my spider veins.
Professor Mark Whiteley
What an absolutely lovely review! I have been called many things, but an "absolute legend" is one the most complimentary! I am so pleased that you have seen an improvement in your thread veins. So many cosmetic doctors and nurses, and even vascular surgeons, treat thread veins without looking for the underlying cause. The only way to get good results in the long term is to do the job properly. This is the basis of The Whiteley Protocol. You are living proof that it works! Thank you so much for taking the time to review me. With very best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Dr Whiteley was very welcoming. He took the time to understand my concerns and gave a detailed explanation of his experiences and the process in general. I felt very reassured following my consultation.
Professor Mark Whiteley
I am delighted with your comments and thank you so much for taking the time to review me. I always feel this is so important to try and help people understand any procedures and also any recovery that is often misinterpreted as a complication. I am delighted that you are happy with my consultation. I look forward to seeing you in the future if you need further assistance. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Excellent care
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm delighted with your comment and so with your five stars. Thank you for taking the time to review me. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Professor Whiteley was great. He explained everything in detail and any trepidation I had was short lived once I’d spoken to him.
Professor Mark Whiteley
What a lovely review - thank you so much. I am very happy that you liked the explanations and that these helped you. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Professor Whiteley was exceptional in his medical treatment and making me feel at ease with his extremely entertaining stories and banter. Thank you.
Professor Mark Whiteley
What a lovely comment! Thank you so much. Any illness or medical condition can be stressful for the patient and so I always try to mix information and treatment with some light-hearted banter to try and help patients who any procedure. I am really thrilled that you have had such a good experience. I look forward to seeing you again for your follow-up. With kindest regards and many thanks for reviewing me. Mark Whiteley.
The relaxed manner makes you feel relaxed-very professional team
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for that great feedback. I am really happy that you had a good experience during your consultation with me. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you again. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley
Very friendly
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you. With kind regards, Mark
Prof. Whiteley has been extremely kind and informative throughout the whole process, starting from the consultation to the actual procedure. He offered constant reassurance and provided me with all the information necessary to decide on the best treatment plan for me.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your lovely review. I try my hardest to make sure that all of my patients get a full explanation of their condition -and any treatment proposed. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Pioneering leg vein treatment for persistent thread veins. Professor Whiteley is informative and personable which makes it easy to discuss vascular issues. After trying several treatments that failed I feel confident this treatment will work.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you so much for your lovely words. By following The Whiteley Protocol, you will certainly have the highest chance of successful treatment and the lowest risk of recurrence. I look forward to seeing you again. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Brilliant,
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you. Such lovely feedback is welcome during this very difficult time. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley
So confident and knowledgable, it was such a pleasure to be under his care.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for that lovely comment. It has been a pleasure treating you. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley
Excellent and very funny! Put me completely at ease.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for that lovely review. I am so pleased that I can both give you the information that you need, and also a smile on your face. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Thoroughly knowledgable as you would expect, Mr Whiteley puts you at ease and will always take time to discuss and allay any fears or concerns. Great bedside manner.
Professor Mark Whiteley
What a lovely review. I am so pleased that you were happy with your care under me. Thank you so much for taking the time to review me. With very best wishes, Mark.
Very caring and felt in safe hands
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you so very much for your kind words. I am delighted that you were happy with my service. I look forward to seeing you again. With kindest regards, Mark.
He explained everything very well and put my mind at ease.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you. I am very pleased that you liked my explanations and felt at ease. I am sure you will also get a good result from The Whiteley Protocol. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley
Explained procedure options well. Very knowledgable
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you - it was lovely having you come to see me today. Thank you for your kind review. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Very knowledgable, professional and friendly
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your lovely review and 5-star feedback. It was a pleasure to see you. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Very friendly and professional, talked me through whole procedure and put me at ease.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for taking the time to review me. I am very pleased that you were happy with your service and were at ease during your operation. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Excellent!
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you :-) Mark
Extremely reassuring and authoritative. Instantly put me at ease and took time to fully describe treatment.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your 5 stars and lovely feedback, I am really delighted to hear that you were happy with my explanations. I am sure we will give you the best outcome by following The Whiteley Protocol. I look forward to seeing you again. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Highly professional from the moment I met him!
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you very much for your feedback. I am delighted that you were happy with your service from me. Thank you for taking the time to review me With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Looked after very well
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you. That is my aim - not only to look after my patients as well as possible but also to make sure that they have the best outcomes from their treatment, by following our research-based Whiteley Protocol. Best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Couldn’t have anymore confidence in his skill and knowledge to give me the best possible result.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you. That is a lovely review and really makes all the hard work and research worthwhile. I am sure that we will get you the vey best result possible. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley
Super professional and friendly, thank you
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to see you and treat you. With very best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Very professional and knowledgeable. Excellent.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for those kind words. It is lovely to be appreciated. I am very pleased that you have had such a good experience with me. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Obviously a very keen intellect, and a reassuring, non-nonsense manner. Very passionate about veins. He is a man on a mission.
Professor Mark Whiteley
That is a lovely review and I am very proud of what you have said. You are quite correct, I am very passionate about getting the very best results for my patients with vein problems. I sent the am a man on a mission with regards the best treatment for veins, pelvic congestion syndrome and treating leg ulcers properly! Many thanks for taking the time to review me. With very best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Everything went really well. No complains on my part
Professor Mark Whiteley
Excellent - I am really pleased that you are happy and everything has gone well. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley
Very professional and friendly. Happy to chat to both myself and my husband whilst carrying out the procedure. Answered all questions and put me at ease.
Professor Mark Whiteley
I am delighted with your kind words. It has been an absolute pleasure treating you and your husband today. I look forward to seeing you both for your follow-up. With very best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Gave me belief & hope my vein problems could be managed or solved and his kindness and passion for what he believes in and it’s great to have a procedure and not have to be knocked out
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for that lovely review. It was a pleasure seeing you and I am sure we will get a good result for you using our treatment protocol. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Very professional. Excellent.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you. Best wishes, Mark Whiteley
Excellent and professional. Informative. Makes me feel to be in best hands. Witty.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for that lovely review. It was a pleasure treating you with HIFU (Sonovein) today. With very best wishes, Mark.
Honoured to be treated by Professor Whiteley Treatment went really well
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you - that is a lovely review and I am delighted that your treatment has gone really well. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
He was happy to answer all my questions and made me feel very relaxed and well cared for.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your kind review. I am delighted that you were happy with your consultation and treatment with me. Best wishes, Mark Whiteley
Calling veins sexy made me feel he was totally dedicated to his field of expertise. Great explanations and great atmosphere with his theatre staff
Professor Mark Whiteley
:-) What is said in theatre should stay in theatre :-) thank you for your lovely review and I am really happy that you have had such a good experience with me. I am sure you will have a good long term result from The Whiteley Protocol. Thank you for reviewing me. Best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Thank you. Very quick and painless.. Great to talk as it went very quickly
Professor Mark Whiteley
You are very welcome. I am delighted that you had a good experience and that your operation went well. Thank you for taking the time to review me. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Very professional
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your comment. I am very pleased that you found me professional. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Friendly & knowledgeable
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for those kind words and I am very pleased that you were happy with your consultation and treatment. With very best wishes, Mark Whiteley
My procedure was explained very clearly and in a very friendly manner.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for taking the time to feedback. I am delighted that you were happy with my explanation. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
I felt safe throughout procedure.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you - I am delighted to hear that. With kindest regards, Mark Whiteley.
Very professional, very informative throughout my procedure to put me at ease.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Thank you for your lovely comment and 5-Star rating. I am delighted your procedure went well. With best wishes, Mark Whiteley.
Peer recommendations
Vascular Surgery
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.
Professor Mark Whiteley is a pioneer in the management of venous disease. His passionate dedication to the speciality of Phlebology is unquestionable. He continues to strive to deliver the very best in care for patients with venous conditions and is the rare combination of talented educator, devoted researcher and hands on surgeon.
Mark Whiteley is without doubt one of the leading Phlebologists anywhere in the world. He pioneered the use of thermal ablation in the UK in 1999 and performed the first procedures using the technique. This event represented a paradigm shift in the treatment of varicose veins and has paved the way in dragging the archaic and ineffective traditional treatment of humanity's commonest surgical malady into the 21st century. His research effort is highly respected and Mark has carved out a huge international reputation in the field. I am deeply privileged to be his colleague and to have shared in the journey over 20 years in the improvement and development of varicose vein and ulcer treatment. Mark has no equal in the field of Phlebology and the UK is blessed to number him among its top clinicians.
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.
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