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Wednesday, 12 October 2011
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
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
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)
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)
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
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
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
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Easy Living magazine Nov 2011
Monday, 3 October 2011
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
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charing cross 2012
Thursday, 29 September 2011
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
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
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
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
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.
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| www.CollegeofPhlebology.com |
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.
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College of Phlebology
"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!
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!
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Book,
Understanding Venous Reflux
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
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
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The Moon is Halfway to Heaven
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
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:
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| Sophie Strong - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2010 Who will be presenting the effects of Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) in a porcine skin model |
Saturday, 10 September 2011
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 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.
| Dr Chan Tung Fei, Tony and Mr Mark Whiteley on the completion of Dr Chan's course |
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.
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Thursday, 8 September 2011
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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.
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Clarivein failure
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
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2011,
Goodwood,
The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes
Friday, 26 August 2011
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 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.

Monday, 22 August 2011
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.
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.
Monday, 1 August 2011
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.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheWhiteleyClinic
With our Aesthetic Division, Absolute Aesthetics, we have now had over 65,000 views of our videos.
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You Tube videos - 50
Thursday, 28 July 2011
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.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
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.
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.
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Hello magazine
Friday, 22 July 2011
Monday, 18 July 2011
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
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
Monday, 27 June 2011
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
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
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open day,
Pre-medicine taster course
Thursday, 23 June 2011
New website explaining phlebitis
Phlebitis is one of the most incorrectly diagnosed venous conditions.
Many doctors and nurses incorrectly diagnose any redness around the ankles as "phelbitis", and then incorrectly treat - often with antibiotics which have no place in treating phlebitis.
This website explains phlebitis, how to diagnose it correctly and how to treat it.
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phlebitis website
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Video of World's First ELSA - Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation
This video features the world's first ELSA procedure (Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation) performed by Mark Whiteley of The Whiteley Clinic.
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ELSA,
World's first ELSA
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
5,000 th Local Anaesthetic Procedure at The Whiteley Clinic
This morning saw the 5,000 th Local Anaesthetic Procedure at The Whiteley Clinic in Guildford.
Mr Tim Watkins pictured above with the team (Vascular Technologist Charlie Harrison, Sister Carrie Wheeler, Staff Nurse Rosemary Hudson and Surgeon Mark Whiteley) is pictured having just had Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) to both legs.
As with all local anaesthetic walk-in walk-out surgery performed at The Whiteley Clinic, Mr Watkins was walking home 30 minutes later.
Having performed over 5,000 general anaesthetic endovenous procedures from 1999 - 2005, and now 5000 procedure under local anaesthetic procedures since 2005, this total of cases keeps The Whiteley Clinic as one of the most experienced clinics in endovenous or "keyhole" vein surgery in the world.
Mr Tim Watkins pictured above with the team (Vascular Technologist Charlie Harrison, Sister Carrie Wheeler, Staff Nurse Rosemary Hudson and Surgeon Mark Whiteley) is pictured having just had Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) to both legs.
As with all local anaesthetic walk-in walk-out surgery performed at The Whiteley Clinic, Mr Watkins was walking home 30 minutes later.
Having performed over 5,000 general anaesthetic endovenous procedures from 1999 - 2005, and now 5000 procedure under local anaesthetic procedures since 2005, this total of cases keeps The Whiteley Clinic as one of the most experienced clinics in endovenous or "keyhole" vein surgery in the world.
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
The Great Vein Scandal
Title of a new book coming from Mark Whiteley, excerpts from it appear in The Leg Room blog:
http://thelegroom.blogspot.com/2011/06/great-vein-scandal.html
http://thelegroom.blogspot.com/2011/06/great-vein-scandal.html
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The Great Vein Scandal
Mark Whiteley speaking at ISSS in Denmark this weekend
This weekend, Mark Whiteley will be presenting his research into Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) and his own development Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation (ELSA) for axillary hyperhidrosis (armpit sweating) at an international conference in Denmark.
The conference, the ISSS (International Symposium on Sympathetic Surgery) specialises in surgery on the sympathetic nervous system - that controls sweating.
For more information see http://lasersweatablation.blogspot.com/
The conference, the ISSS (International Symposium on Sympathetic Surgery) specialises in surgery on the sympathetic nervous system - that controls sweating.
For more information see http://lasersweatablation.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Vogue - July issue - Mark Whiteley to be featured
In the July 2011 edition of Vogue, Mark Whiteley is featured as one of the doctors in an article written by Kate Morris in the Vogue Beauty section.
The article covers several treatments for different conditions - and Mark is included for his treatment of Thread Veins of the legs using Foam Sclerotherapy to treat the underlying cause of the thread veins.
The article covers several treatments for different conditions - and Mark is included for his treatment of Thread Veins of the legs using Foam Sclerotherapy to treat the underlying cause of the thread veins.
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foam sclerotherapy,
thread veins,
Vogue July 2011
Friday, 27 May 2011
Mark Whiteley's Lecture scored 4.32 out of 5 - "Excellent Presentation"
We have just received the following delegate feedback data from Mark Whiteley's lecture at the recent PULSE Seminar:
Presentation Score: Out of a possible 5* your score was 4.32
*Ratings: 5 = Excellent 4 = Good 3=Satisfactory 2=Poor 1= Below Average
Presentation specific comments:
- Excellent presentation
- Very informative
- Excellent – Practical
- Enjoyed initial management outline – tools for use in practice
- Good presentation and subject
Overall comments from delegates you might find interesting:
- Good range of topics and very helpful for good practice
- Best set of notes I’ve ever had – clear, concise and comprehensive
- Very useful – thank you!
- Overall excellent relevance of content and practical ideas to implement into practice
Presentation Score: Out of a possible 5* your score was 4.32
*Ratings: 5 = Excellent 4 = Good 3=Satisfactory 2=Poor 1= Below Average
Presentation specific comments:
- Excellent presentation
- Very informative
- Excellent – Practical
- Enjoyed initial management outline – tools for use in practice
- Good presentation and subject
Overall comments from delegates you might find interesting:
- Good range of topics and very helpful for good practice
- Best set of notes I’ve ever had – clear, concise and comprehensive
- Very useful – thank you!
- Overall excellent relevance of content and practical ideas to implement into practice
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Completion of bespoke Endovenous Course at The Whiteley Clinic
Today sees the completion of a very successful bespoke Endovenous Course at The Whiteley Clinic, run by The Clinical Exchange.
Dr Hussein Safar and Dr Abdulaziz Al-Muzaini, leading vascular surgeons in Kuwait, joined The Whiteley Clinic team for the whole range of endovenous procedures including EVLA (laser), RFiTT / RFA (Radiofrequency), TRLOP (perforator vein Closure), ambulatory phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy and microsclerotherapy.
In addition, we discussed the latest research into how venous problems occur and also the latest treatments for veins and leg ulcers - particluarly complex recurrent varicose veins that had been treated elsewhere using more dated techniques and had recurred.
As with all of the visitors to The Whiteley Clinic courses, we will be keeping in close contact with our new friends in Kuwait providing advice and support whenever needed.
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Mark Whiteley speaking at Pulse Dermatology Seminar

Tomorrow, Thursday 12th May, Mark Whiteley will be giving a guest lecture at the Pulse dermatology seminar about Hyperhidrosis.
He will be talking about the causes and treatments - including his new treatments LSA (Laser Sweat Ablation) and ELSA (Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation).
More details of the event and a downloadable timetable can be found at:
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axillary hyperhidrosis,
ELSA,
guest speaker,
London,
LSA,
Pulse seminar
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Mark Whiteley speaking at Endovenous Forum in Barcelona
Tomorrow afternoon, Mark Whiteley will be giving an invited talk at the Endovenous Forum at 9th International Symposium on Endovascular Therapies in Barcelona as part of the faculty of the meeting http://site2011.atlantacongress.org/ponentes
His talk will be "Ablation techniques for perforator vein incompetence: Methods and results".
In it, he will present the TRLOP (TRansLuminal Occlusion of Perforator) technique that Mark and Judy Holdstock invented in 1999 and the results of the TRLOP technique used with different catheter devices.
He will also explain that PAP (Perforator Ablation Procedure) that "appeared" in the USA in about 2004, following a talk the Mark gave in Miami, is essentially exactly the same procedure.
Therefore to save confusion, it would be sensible if the original name for the procedure was used - TRLOP.
Mark will also be presenting some comparative data between different Radiofrequency devices and Lasers showing which are best to use with TRLOP to ablate incompetent perforating veins.
His talk will be "Ablation techniques for perforator vein incompetence: Methods and results".
In it, he will present the TRLOP (TRansLuminal Occlusion of Perforator) technique that Mark and Judy Holdstock invented in 1999 and the results of the TRLOP technique used with different catheter devices.
He will also explain that PAP (Perforator Ablation Procedure) that "appeared" in the USA in about 2004, following a talk the Mark gave in Miami, is essentially exactly the same procedure.
Therefore to save confusion, it would be sensible if the original name for the procedure was used - TRLOP.
Mark will also be presenting some comparative data between different Radiofrequency devices and Lasers showing which are best to use with TRLOP to ablate incompetent perforating veins.
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papers,
perforator ablation,
perforator veins,
TRLOP
Thursday, 28 April 2011
Whiteley Clinic research fellow presents at National meeting
George Badham, one of the Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellows from 2010, presented his research today at a National meeting in London.
His research was looking at how to optimise our treatment of Varicose Veins using the new RFiTT device from Celon and Olympus.
This device, that has been used for varicose vein surgery in Europe for some years, has only had success rates of about 90% - which is not good enough for The Whiteley Clinic. It has also associated with difficulty in treating due to the device sticking.
George Badham's research was to look into Mark Whiteley's Theory that the device was fine, but the technique that was being used was wrong.
Using a bench top model, George Badham showed not only that the current technique is flawed but if The Whiteley Clinic method of using RFiTT is used, all of the problems are overcome.
This work has been submitted for publication now - the reference for today's presentation:
Annual Spring Meeting of the Venous Forum of The Royal Society of Medicine – London, April 2011
An in Vitro Study to Optimise the Treatment of Varicose Veins with RFiTT
GE Badham, SM Strong, MS Whiteley
His research was looking at how to optimise our treatment of Varicose Veins using the new RFiTT device from Celon and Olympus.
This device, that has been used for varicose vein surgery in Europe for some years, has only had success rates of about 90% - which is not good enough for The Whiteley Clinic. It has also associated with difficulty in treating due to the device sticking.
George Badham's research was to look into Mark Whiteley's Theory that the device was fine, but the technique that was being used was wrong.
Using a bench top model, George Badham showed not only that the current technique is flawed but if The Whiteley Clinic method of using RFiTT is used, all of the problems are overcome.
This work has been submitted for publication now - the reference for today's presentation:
Annual Spring Meeting of the Venous Forum of The Royal Society of Medicine – London, April 2011
An in Vitro Study to Optimise the Treatment of Varicose Veins with RFiTT
GE Badham, SM Strong, MS Whiteley
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Grazia Magazine - "Can't recommend Mark Whiteley at The Whiteley Clinic enough"
The current Grazia Magazine has a Health and Beauty section written by Rose Beer and Angelica Hermon.
In the article they talk about different tips and treatments for legs and conditions affecting legs.
With regards veins (varicose veins and spider veins) they say that ".. we can't recommend Mark Whiteley at The Whiteley Clinic enough".
In the article they talk about different tips and treatments for legs and conditions affecting legs.
With regards veins (varicose veins and spider veins) they say that ".. we can't recommend Mark Whiteley at The Whiteley Clinic enough".
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Grazia magazine
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