November Pre-Med Course Graduates - Wednesday Group

The Wednesday Group of the November 2011 Pre-Medicine Taster Group graduated this week (pictured above with Mark Whiteley and Barrie Price).

The Pre-Medicine Taster Course is run at The Clinical Exchange in Guildford to help sixth form college students an insight into a medical career.

The pre-medicine taster course is run over 8 weeks, one evening per weeks, giving school and college students the opportunity to find out more about a career in medicine including:

• Ultrasound practicals
• Suturing (Stitching)
• Lectures on different aspect of medicine, surgery, radiology, general practice
• Practice on taking a patient history
• Injecting and taking blood
• Mock medical school interviews

and many other theoretical and practical sections.

Each student is issued with a certificate of attendance to add to their experience and personal statement for their application to medical school


For more information: http://www.theclinicalexchange.com/courses/category/premed-taster-course

November Pre-Med Course Graduates - Tuesday Group

The Tuesday Group successfully completed their Pre-Medicine taster course at The Clinical Exchange last night - Pictured above with Mr Mark Whiteley.

The pre-medicine taster course is run over 8 weeks, one evening per weeks, giving school and college students the opportunity to find out more about a career in medicine including:

• Ultrasound practicals
• Suturing (Stitching)
• Lectures on different aspect of medicine, surgery, radiology, general practice
• Practice on taking a patient history
• Injecting and taking blood
• Mock medical school interviews

and many other theoretical and practical sections.

Each student is issued with a certificate of attendance to add to their experience and personal statement for their application to medical school

For more information: http://www.theclinicalexchange.com/courses/category/premed-taster-course

Excellent business performance in last year by The Whiteley Clinic

The latest analysis by Plimsoll (Fourth Edition Nov 2011) of UK Private Hospitals and Clinics has shown some excellent news for The Whiteley Clinic - including:

- The financial strength of The Whiteley Clinic is "well above the industry average"
- The Whiteley Clinic was ranked 15th fastest growing in the last year
- The Whiteley Clinic was in the first 25 companies that were listed as a "Best Trading Partner"
- The Whiteley Clinic a also in the top 30 of the "Fastest Growing Company" category

We believe that:
- striving for excellence in our patient care
- keeping at the forefront of research into the areas of venous disease and associated medical areas
- using all of our discoveries to benefit our patients
- sharing our knowledge and techniques with other doctors and nurses through our courses, books and articles

.. is the basis of our current position and should help us continue to grow and help even more people, both patients and professionals alike.

Radiofrequency Ablation of Veins and DVT - Answer to You Tube Comment

The following question was posed on You Tube on our video of RFiTT ablation of Varicose Veins (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUQsaY1oY2M). As there is a limit to characters there, we have posted the full answer here:

Question:

What are the chances of developing DVT after closing the GSV with RFA procedure? What would be the best way to avoid developing DVT after RFA on the left GSV? Will there be a chance the the vein can reopen within a few weeks after the treatmenet?


Answer:

Thank you for your question.

If we look at all forms of deep vein thrombosis after all forms of radiofrequency ablation, over the last 12 years, then in our experience the risk is 0.7%, and this is in our published research which you can find via the link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20655773 (the full reference is at the bottom of this comment).

However that is a gross over-estimation compared to our current results under local anaesthetic using the RFiTT device. When we looked at our results in this publication, we were looking at mainly the VNUS Closure catheters, which we do not use more recommend any more, as we find big advantages with RFiTT radiofrequency ablation. For of 17 patients did not have a true DVT but only the minor EHIT. Of the others, the majority of them had other procedures performed including stripping of the small saphenous vein which we do not do any more as these can easily be closed with RFiTT, and also almost all of the DVT is would in patients who had general anaesthetic wear as nowadays we only perform local anaesthetic unless the patient insists.

It is well recognised that general anaesthetic is associated with a higher risk of deep vein thrombosis as the patient does not move so much and also you have to starve before a general anaesthetic, making you dehydrated are more likely to get a DVT. Since using RFiTT for our radiofrequency ablation some two years ago, and since performing all of our procedures under local anaesthetic since 2005, we have not had a major deep-vein thrombosis due to the radiofrequency ablation since. Therefore the risks are very low although of course it is possible that someone somewhere will get one, as people get DVT's occasionally even if they're not having any procedure!

With regards reducing the risks for your left GSV treatment:

- 1 - Have it done under Local Anaesthetic so you are not starved first and mobilising immediately
- 2 - Have sub cutaneous Heparin to cover the procedure (we give one dose during the procedure that lasts 24 hours)
- 3 - Make sure the technique used causes fibrosis of the vein wall - not thrombus formation in a semi-treated vein

Turning to your question about the risk of the vein opening up again a few weeks after treatment, this is virtually impossible provided the correct treatment is performed. When the first RFiTT device was produced, the recommendation was to use a very fast pullback which inadequately treated the vein. Reopening of the vein was very common after this, mainly due to the vein wall being inadequately treated and thrombus being formed inside the vein lumen. We contacted the company and spent some years explaining to them that their recommended treatments were suboptimal but for some while we were ignored. Fortunately Olympus then took over the RFiTT and we worked closely with them to optimise the treatment.

We started using RFiTT when we performed our own research and showed how to reduce the power and to reduce the pullback time. By doing this we make sure that the vein wall is maximally heated and the chance of reopening or thrombus formation is virtually zero.

This research won a prize in an international meeting in Milan a year ago and has been presented in the UK at a major vein meeting. Unfortunately not everybody uses our technique and so having RFiTT or any radiofrequency ablation really depends not only on having the optimal equipment but also ensuring that the person using it is experienced and is using the correct and optimal treatment settings.

We have recently audited our results and have 100% success at closing the GSV at one year.

We have submitted our research to Phlebology journal, but have met many obstacles in getting it published due to the peer review process. We sincerely hope that it will be published soon so that all doctors will be able to use our settings and will be able to give their patients the advantages that we can due to our research.

Reference:

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after venous thermoablation techniques: rates of endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT) and classical DVT after radiofrequency and endovenous laser ablation in a single centre. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2010 Oct;40(4):521-7. Epub 2010 Jul 23.

Marsh P, Price BA , Holdstock J, Harrison C, Whiteley MS.)

Vogue - December 2011

Mark Whiteley is to be included in Vogue, Dec 2011, under "Legs".

Mark is once again called "the Vein Vanisher" and his new London Clinic - The London Leg Clinic - is quoted:

www.londonlegclinic.co.uk

Lymphoedema of leg treated by MLD at The Whiteley Clinic

The experience of a patient with severe swelling of the leg due to lympoedema treated by Sarah Moh at The Whiteley Clinic using MLD, laser and bandaging.

Dr Kahina Betroune joins The Whiteley Clinic

We are delighted to welcome Dr Kahina Betroune, Phlebologist, to the vein specialists at The Whiteley Clinic.

"Kahina is a French Phlebologist who qualified in Paris from the University Paris Descartes. She gained experience in several hospitals and private practices throughout France and worked alongside pioneers in Phlebology and Vascular Medicine.

She joined The Whiteley Clinic, a forward-looking research based clinic, in July 2011 to train in and adopt the most up to date techniques of the Whiteley Protocol. Her broad specialist experience including both diagnostic and treatment provides additional perspectives which complement the clinic’s ethos.

Kahina has experience in teaching and has lectured at several congresses with her research published in international journals.

Being fluent in both Arabic and French, Kahina adds an international dimension which has already proved a great asset in understanding the needs and engaging with a number of patients from abroad.

Kahina is passionate about the arts in general (opera, painting, theatre…), being French she enjoys gastronomy and exploring new horizons - not necessarily in that particular order!"

Kahina joins a grow number of venous specialists at The Whiteley Clinic - for more information please see:
www.TheWhiteleyClinic.co.uk



Experience of varicose veins treatment at The Whiteley Clinic, London Clinic

Comment on Whiteley Clinic treatment by Mr AC - 34 Years old male:

"The central London pre-treatment consultation and scan was very efficient and convenient. I was reassured by the clear explanation of the proposed treatment method and why it achieves better outcomes than the commonly used vein stripping procedure.

The treatment day was as efficient - literally a walk in and walk out service. I couldn't believe that, after the operation, I could just walk to the station and catch the tube home without a shred of discomfort. The clinic was very comfortable and the care very considerate.

The operation itself was quick, without any pain, and I was very well looked after by an excellent consultant anaesthetist and other medical staff. I didn't require any pain killers at all after the procedure, and had no discomfort.

I am absolutely amazed at the results - the varicose veins have completely disappeared, but for me, more importantly, the pain has completely gone. I can stand for hours with no pain, and the days of long dull aches have gone. Thanks for fixing me up!

With best wishes to you and many thanks - a special thanks too to the vascular technologist - I had a scan previously (when booked in with the NHS to have the vein stripped...) and it was really uncomfortable; your guy was superb."

Veins book available on Amazon

This text book, written by Mark Whiteley explains how veins work, and how they go wrong to cause thread veins, varicose veins and leg ulcers.

It is an essential text for all doctors, nurses and therapists who treat veins - and all doctors and nurses who advise patients (such as General Practitioners or Family Doctors).

It has bee written in an easy to follow style with 53 diagrams so that anyone with an interest in vein or venous disease can understand it - even if not medically trained.



Understanding Venous Reflux - The Cause of Varicose Veins and Venous Leg Ulcers is now available as a paperback or on the Kindle as an e-book.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Venous-Reflux-Varicose-Ulcers/dp/1908586001/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319632814&sr=8-1-spell

Minimally invasive vein treatment course - Opinion received today

"I would like to thank you for the great course that we had with you. We have learned a lot about all minimally invasive venous procedures (from A to Z) including endovenous ablation (laser/ RF), phlebectomies, microsclerotherapy and foam sclerotherapy. I would like to inform you that in the last 5 months (since we had the course) our skills in all venous procedures were dramatically improved and our patients were very satisfied with the results.


We learned not only techniques but also exact indications for each procedure for different patients significantly.

After following your strategies, we were able to boost our practice and attract more patients in the last few months. I strongly recommend this course for every person involved or just started or willing to learn about venous diseases and chronic venous insufficiency.

Thank you again Mr. Whiteley and all your colleagues and staff for all what you did for us and looking forward for future visits."

For more information about The Whiteley Clinic minimally invasive vein courses run through The Clinical Exchange, please see www.theclinicalexchange.com under "courses".

Mark Whiteley speaking at Professional Beauty North this Sunday, 17th October 2011

Mark Whiteley is a guest speaker at Professional Beauty North, on Sunday 17th October 2011.

He will be giving a 45 minute talk on "Overview of invasive and non-invasive vein treatments", at the Medical Aesthetics seminar of the meeting.

Mark will be happy to answer any questions after his talk.

Link: http://www.professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/Default.aspx?id=ac7e5254-89db-44b5-a47a-c19665b8de20

Sapheon (CyanoAcrylate Glue) to close varicose veins - questions need answering

The Sapheon system for treating varicose veins will soon be trialled in Europe.

Sapheon is basically "super-glue" that is put up inside the vein to be treated, using a long thin tube (called a catheter).

This tube can be positioned under ultrasound control making sure it is positioned in the correct position, and then the glue (CyanoAcrylate) injected.

The advantages of this system are that like Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) it is put up inside the vein under ultrasound control - so it is done without general anaesthetic through pin-holes only.

A supposed advantage is that "tumescent" anaesthetic doesn't have to be injected around the vein (like the claims by Clarivein - see earlier in this blog) as there is no heat. However whether this is an advantage to the patient or just to the fact that this gets around a US Patent on using tumescence held by another company is less clear!

However before we all rush to use this new technique, there are several questions that need to be answered.

Although the company claims that it closes the vein and causes fibrosis (which is good and what we want) the model on pig veins that is quoted seems to show fibrosis INSIDE the vein - NOT of the whole thickness of the vein wall.

We already know that sclerotherapy when used in the the big "truncal" veins causes fibrosis inside the vein - but not through the whole vein wall, and the failure rate over the first couple of years in unacceptably high.

Therefore, just as our councerns with the medium to long term results from Clarivein for the same reason, we would worry that Sapheon will show good "closure" of the treated veins in the first few months by bunging up the vein with a combination of clot and fibrous tissue - only to have an increasing number of failures over the first few years as the living vein wall always healing and the vein to re-open.

Hopefully for Sapheon they will be able to show this is not the case - but on our current understanding of how venous occlusion works and our own research, we doubt that the results will be anywhere as good as the 100% closure and atrophy of veins we are seeing at 5 - 10 years post EVLA and RFA when used under The Whiteley Protocol(TM)

Easy Living Magazine - November 2011

There is an excellent article coming out in Easy Living Magazine, November issue (pages 140 - 143).

Kate Shapland has written a very informative article on the Varicose Veins - and outlined the best and worst treatments.

Mark Whiteley is quoted several times - and one of The Whiteley Clinic patients who had pelvic vein embolisation is featured.

See: Easy Living Magazine, November 2011, Page 410-413

Mark Whiteley invited to give 2 talks at Charing Cross Symposium April 2012

Mark Whiteley has been invited to give 2 talks at next year's Charing Cross International Symposium.

He will be giving talks on the treatment of incompetent perforator veins and the treatment of vulval and pelvic varicose veins.

Mr Barrie Price, also of The Whiteley Clinic will be part of the debate on treating perforating veins.

To see the program and to register, please follow the link:

http://www.cxvascular.com/cx-main-programme

Understanding Venous Reflux - Available on The Kindle at Amazon

Understanding Venous Reflux - The Cause of Varicose Veins and Venous Leg Ulcers is now availble on the Kindle at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Venous-Reflux-Varicose-ebook/dp/B005QBFBUC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1317291106&sr=1-1

Mark Whiteley is a Guest Speaker at Professional Beauty in Dublin this weekend

Mark Whiteley has been invited to be a guest speaker at the Medical Aesthetics Seminar of Professional Beauty, at the RDS in Dublin this weekend

Mark will be presenting a lecture entitled:  "Overview of invasive and non-invasive vein treatments".

For more information about the meeting please see:

http://www.professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/Default.aspx?id=53173c2a-b1da-4378-9efa-9fc3fd183cc1

College of Phlebology - Sponsorship opportunities



www.CollegeofPhlebology.com

The College of Phlebology is an internet based portal for all aspects of vein disease.

For patients and the public, there will be free information about veins, veins diseases, investigations and treatments. There will also be a search facility to find specialists or clinics in any particular country or locality.

For health professionals, whether cosmetic thread veins, varicose veins or even leg ulcers, there will be a professional area for eduction, courses, questions and feedback. There will also be opportunities for members to promote themselves and their practice.

The College of Phlebology is interested to hear from potential sponsor and advertisers who might want to start a business relationship early in this new organisation, securing for themselves preferred rates and positions as The College grows and expands.

For more information see www.CollegeofPhlebology.com.
  

"Understanding venous reflux ..." - Book available for pre-order on Amazon

"Understanding Venous Reflux - The Cause of Varicose Veins and Venous Leg Ulcers" by Mark Whiteley is now available for pre-order at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Venous-Reflux-Varicose-Ulcers/dp/1908586001

This book is written in a simple style, taking the reader through how veins work, how they go wrong and what problems they can cause.

It explains why all of the "old wives tales" are wrong (such as "women get varicose veins more than men"; or "varicose veins are only cosmetic and can safely be left alone" etc.) and allows members of the public to understand what is going wrong with their veins - and teaches health professionals the latest understanding of venous reflux disease.

With almost one in two people having venous problems, this subject touches almost everyone. If you aren't going to get vein problems, the chances are someone close to you is!

The Moon is Halfway to Heaven

We are delighted to be supporting the talented playwright - David Kerby-Kendall - in his first West End play, the Moon is Halfway to Heaven.

David has been an actor for many years and has more recently turned his hand to writing.

His first West End Play, The Moon id Halfway to Heaven has had some excellent reviews ( see: http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/moonhalfway-rev.htm).

It is only running until 1st October 2011 and so you will need to book fast if you don't wish to miss it.

For more information:  http://www.moonhalfway.com/

To book tickets:  http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=463398&referral_id=tm_listings

 

Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellows presenting nationally on 1st October 2011

The Whiteley Clinic appoints two summer research fellows each year to do medical research or audit projects.

On the 1st October, 3 of the recent Whiteley Clinic summer research fellows will be presenting their work at The Medical Acorn Foundation (http://www.themedicalacornfoundation.org/). This is an excellent forum for young researchers to present their work to a national audience.

This year the following Whiteley Clinic Summer Research fellows will be presenting: 





Charlotte Thomas - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2011
Presenting an Audit on Healing Leg Ulcers at The Whiteley Clinic, which had previously been classified as "suitable for conservative treatment only" by their usual ulcer service



George Badham - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2010
Will be presenting 1 year results of RFiTT closure of the Great Saphenous Vein using the method he had developed as his research project in summer 2010



Sophie Strong - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2010
Who will be presenting the effects of Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) in a porcine skin model

For more information about The Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellows see http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/whiteley-clinic-research-fellows.htm

Dr Chan Tung Fei, Tony - Finished his endovenous observation course at The Whiteley Clinic

Dr. Chan Tung Fei (Dr Tony Chan) from Hong Kong completed his endovenous and LSA observation course today at The Whiteley Clinic through The Clinical Exchange (http://www.theclinicalexchange.com/).

Dr Chan Tung Fei, Tony and Mr Mark Whiteley on the completion of Dr Chan's course

Dr Chan came from Hong Kong and spent a week at The Whiteley Clinic learning our venous Duplex Ultrasound techniques and protocols, our endovenous Techniques and the LSA operation for Axillary Hyperidrosis.

Included in the course are lectures on the new understanding of venous reflux and endovenous techniques - as well as teaching DVDs in our techniques made by The Clinical Exchange.

We look forwards to hearing how Dr Chan Tung Fei gets on with his new knowledge. We encourage all of the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who attend courses at The Whiteley Clinic and The Clinical Exchange to keep in contact with us to ask questions and advice in the future and so we can keep them updated with new research and techniques as they are developed. 

A Failure of Clarivein Treatment at 2 months - done elsewhere

Last year, we expressed our concerns about the Clarivein Technique for treating varicose veins (http://markwhiteley.blogspot.com/2010/09/clarivein-for-varicose-veins.html).

Today we had a patient come to see us, who had been to a clinic in London and had a Clarivein Procedure to her left leg, on the advice of her consultant vascular surgeon. Two months after paying for Clarivein privately there, she had noticed varicose veins still in her calf (se photos) and so came to The Whiteley Clinic to have an expert second opinion.

Left leg - 2 months after having had Clarivein treatment elsewhere in London - veins seen to be returning.

Small varicose vein strating to reapear in mid calf only 2 months of having had Clarivein treatment elsewhere

As with all of our patients, this young lady had a high resolution Duplex Ultrasound of her veins which showed that the left Great Saphenous Vein that had been "treated" by Clarivein was widely open with no sign of any daage at all.

Duplex Ultrasound picture showing the incomtent Great Sahenous Vein that had been "closed" by Clarivein treatment 2 months previously elsewhere - Ultrasound shows vei had opened up again and now needs to be treated with RFiTT or EVLeS as part of The Whiteley Protocol. 

The Duplex Ultrasound scan confirmed the clinical suspicion that the Clarivein procedure had failed after only 2 months. The poor patient now needs her veins to be treated all over again - however as she has come to The Whiteley Clinic, she will undergo treatment by The Whiteley Protocol and the vein will be closed under local anaesthetic with RFiTT or EVLeS.

Looking at our concerns about Clarivein last year, we asked the manufactures 2 questions at that time - but we were told that they would not send the information as it was sensitive in view of a patent application.

As we were asking for clinical data which would indicate to us that the Clarivein system might work, and not for any technical data about the product or procedure, we found this an "interesting" response.

Since then, we do have the Clarivein technique available at The Whiteley Clinic for anyone who rally wants it - but we explain that we are doubtful that it will be a successful as RFiTT (Radiofrequency) nor the Radioal Firing EVLeS (Laser) which have so far shown us the best results for veins.

As such Clarivein will not be included in The Whiteley Protocol and we would only use it on patients who insist on having it - and who sign a consent that they understand we do not recommend it.

We suspect we will be seeing more vein that open again after the Clarivein procedure and would be very interested in knowig about any patient who has had Clarivein and has seen their veins or symptoms return.

The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes - at Goodwood, Saturday 27th Aug 2011




The Whiteley Clinic Banner at the Entrance to Goodwood Races



Mr Barrie Price, Consultant Surgon, entertaining Carrie Wheeler (Theatre Sister) and Dr Kahina Betroune (Phlebologist)



Liz Smith (Chiropodist), Carrie Wheeler (Theatre Sister), Emily Whiteley (MD Emily Jane's Foods) and George Badham (Medical Student and Whiteley Clinic summer research fellow 2010 and 2011) 



Cathy Lopez (The Imaging Clinic) and Debra Kehoe (Practice Manager)

Charmaine Harrison (Vascular Technologist)

Mr Mark Pemberton (Consultant Surgeon) and Charmaine Harrison (Vascular Technologist)

Mr Mark Pemberton (Consultant Surgeon), Debra Kehoe (Practice Manager) and Tim Fernandez-Hart (Vascular Technologist)



Mr Mark Whiteley (Consultant Surgeon and Clinic Director), Richard Ballard (Guest), Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics), Rod Fabricius (Goodwood), Debra Kehoe (Practice Manager), Emily Whiteley (MD Emily Jane's Foods) and Mr Barrie Price (Consultant Surgeon) taking Champagne with the winningOwner and Trainer after the race  

Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics) looking on whilst Mark Whiteley presents Champagne to the winning jockey of The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes 2011

 

Mr Mark Whiteley looking on whilst Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics) presents Champagne to the winning Trainer



Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics), Mr Mark Whiteley and the Owner of the Winning Horse at the presentation of the Trophy for The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes 2011



 

The Whiteley Clinic Banner at The Finishing Line

Kerry Jenkins (Guest), Rebecca Younger (Journalist) and Dr Mark Jenkins (Aesthetic Doctor) outside of The Whiteley Clinic box



Christine Bell (Staff Nurse) and Dr Mark Jenkins (Aesthetic Doctor)



Maureen Harvey (Secretary), Brenda Holman (Secretary), Matt Jago (MD The Clinical Exchange), Debra Kehoe (Practice Manager)



Nancy Wiggins (PA to Vicki Smith, Absolute Aesthetics), Brenda Holman (Secretary) and Sophie Strong (Medical Student and Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2010)

Rebecca Younger (Journalist), Nancy Wiggins (PA to Vicki Smith, Absolute Aesthetics), Brenda Holman (Secretary), Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aethetics) and Sophie Strong (Medical Student and Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2010) 

The wonderful view of the Goodwood Race Track and Grandstand

Maureen Harvey (Secretary), Kerry Jenkins (Guest), Sarah Moh (Lymphoedma Specialist) and Christine Bell (Staff Nurse)

Mr Barrie Price (Consultant Surgeon) and Dr Kahina Betroune (Phlebologist)

Bryn Edwards (Non-Executive Director) and Dr Tony Lopez (Consultant Radiologist and Director of The Imaging Clinic)

Guests enjoying the view of Goodwood Races

Rosemary Hudson (Staff Nurse) and Ursula Martin (Staff Nurse)

Vicki Smith (Director of Absolute Aesthetics) and Mark Whiteley (Consultant Surgeon and Director of The Whiteley Clinic) waiting to make the presentations of Trophy and Champagne

Richard Ballard (Guest), Dr Tony Lopez (Consultant Radiologist and Director of The Imaging Clinic) with Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics)

The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes at Goodwood, 27th August 2011





Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics) and Graham Smith (RT-Design and Event Organiser of The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes)

Tom (our Waiter) with Richard Ballard (our Guest)

2,000th registration on VeinsScreening.co.uk

This week we had our 2,000th person registering on the veins screening website (http://www.veinsscreening.co.uk/).


The veins screening website is the first interactive website that screens people with leg problems and tells them whether their problems might be due to vein problems or not. People register and then answer a series of questions that identify the chances that their problems are due to varicose veins or other venous conditions.

At the end of the questionnaire, the website gives the person an opinion about their symptoms and then recommends what they should do about their problem.p

Veinsscreening.co.uk is free and open to anyone to use.

The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes - Goodwood, Saturday 27th Aug - Channel 4

We are delighted to be sponsoring The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes at Goodwood this coming Saturday:

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/11/08/19/RACING_Week_Aug_22-28.html&BID=465

This year will be the third year in a row that The Whiteley Clinic has sponsored a horse race at Goodwood - and the third year in a row that it will be televised by Channel 4 racing.

Mark Whiteley and his guests will be at Goodwood to watch the race and to present the prizes.

We wish the best of luck to anyone who wants to put a wager on The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes.

Over 50,000 views of The Whiteley Clinic You Tube Videos

In the last 3 months, the total number of views of The Whiteley Clinic You Tube Videos has risen by over 30,000, taking the total to over 50,000 views.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheWhiteleyClinic

With our Aesthetic Division, Absolute Aesthetics, we have now had over 65,000 views of our videos.

Uncomfortable Varicose Veins cured by The Whiteley Protocol TM

A lovely lady who had been suffering with uncomfortable and unsightly varicose veins attended The Whiteley Clinic.

She was treated by Mr Barrie Price using techniques from The Whiteley Protocol TM with an excellent result.

Hello Magazine - Mark Whiteley featured in "Hello" Magazine this month

Mark Whiteley and The Whiteley Clinic are featured in Hello Magazine this month (August 2011).

In a full page article in the Health Section on Varicose Veins, under the title of "Vein Hope", Mark Whiteley is quoted talking about his approach to local anaesthetic "keyhole" varicose vein surgery.

Hello - 1st August 2011, Page 112.

Testimonial about pelvic vein embolisation and radiofrequency closure of varicose veins

One of the most commonly asked questions .....

Dr Luke Matar from Perth, Australia completes endovenous training at The Whiteley Clinic

Dr Luke Matar completed his Endovenous Training at The Whiteley Clinic this week.

Pictured above with Mr Barrie Price (left) and Mr Mark Whiteley (right) Dr Luke Matar is an interventional radiologist with an interest in treating varicose veins. He practices in Perth, Australia.

During his training, Luke underwent lectures into the new understanding of venous physiology as well as the new concepts of venous treatments.

He observed, then assisted and finally performed EVLA (endovenous laser), RFiTT (radiofrequency), phlebectomy, and foam sclerotherapy.

As with all of the doctors and nurses that train at The Whiteley Clinic through The Clinical Exchange courses, Luke will have open access to our expertise in the future by e-mail and web link - and will be a member of the new College of Phlebology to be launched soon.

For more information about courses see: www.TheClinicalExchange.com

Want to get to Medical School? Open Day this Saturday for the Pre-Med Taster Course

This Saturday, The Clinical Exchange in Guildford is having an open day to show students and parents the Pre-Med Taster Course.

This course, that runs weekly from September to November and January to March each year, is aimed at school or college students who want to go to Medical School.

Taught by Consultants and General Practitioners, the course covers a wide variety of practical and theory subjects - and gives the delegates one-to-one interviews at the end of their course.

Each delegate gets a certificate whcih can be included in the personal statement when appying for a place at Medical School.

The open day is 11 am to 3 pm this Saturday 2nd July.

Course information: http://www.theclinicalexchange.com/courses/premed-taster-course-2