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peter00426
peter00426

Hi All,

I am a new member needing advice as to the best place to find consultants on varicose vein treatment.I am willing to pay for treatment but first need to have a consultation with someone who knows his or her stuff.I just want someone impartial and knowledgable.I wondered if anybody here had dealings with anybody like that?.I live in Suffolk,so nearest to would be good,

Thanks,

Peter

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy peter00426

    Posted

    I went to someone who was recommended by my osteopath. I went privately and the vascular surgeon was great. The important thing is to get someone who does varicose veins all the time apparently, so they have had lots of practise.
  • kate94
    kate94 peter00426

    Posted

    Peter you need to look on the Internet there are vsticisev vein clinics in abyndance and then vascular specialists

    if you go to a surgeon he will do surgery more than likely as that is his method but if you were to go to a different type of clinic they will offer alternative treatments which I wish I'd had done

    one that is highly recommended is Richard Whiteley clinic he doesn't perform

    surgery but he uses laser and other methods which are perceived to be better

    I wish I had gone to him

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy kate94

      Posted

      I think vascular surgeons also offer laser or radio frequency procedures nowadays. The days of stripping are limited. I went to a vascular surgeon and had the VNUS Closure procedure which uses radio frequency. I also had foam sclerotherapy for some wiggly veins. The whole thing took about twenty minutes under local anaesthetic.
  • peter00426
    peter00426

    Posted

    Hi,

    Thanks for the replies.I have located a local consultant via the internet , his name is Michael Gaunt.I wondered if anybody has any dealings with him?,

    Peter

  • peter00426
    peter00426

    Posted

    Hi ptolemy,

    He lists the Spire on his website as one of a number of points of contact.Have you heard anything about him?,

    Peter

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy peter00426

      Posted

      I have heard of him. I am not sure how good or bad he is as far as veins are concerned. Mine gave me a free initial appointment then charged a package price when I said I would go ahead. He was very booked up which I suppose was good news. 
  • peter00426
    peter00426

    Posted

    Hi ptolemy,

    According to the web he was involved as a consultant in the Dr David Kelly inquest,so i'm presuming he has credentials,

    Peter

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