Healthy Veins Clinic
Varicose veins no longer require invasive vein stripping. With 247Mediplus, you can access advanced treatments such as radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy, which seal off affected veins with less scarring, pain, and bruising—helping you return to normal activities faster. Most procedures take under 60 minutes and are performed as convenient “walk in, walk out” treatments.
Minimally Invasive: Advanced treatments with minimal scarring and fast recovery times.
Expert Care: Experienced vascular specialists using cutting-edge techniques.
Understanding Healthy Veins
Healthy veins are essential for proper blood circulation, yet issues like varicose veins and spider veins can cause discomfort, swelling, and cosmetic concerns.
These conditions may develop gradually or suddenly, and while they are often linked to weakened vein walls or faulty valves, other factors can contribute, including:
- Prolonged standing or sitting
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Genetic predisposition
Because vein problems can worsen over time if left untreated, early assessment and modern, minimally invasive treatments such as radiofrequency ablation or foam sclerotherapy are key to restoring comfort, improving appearance, and preventing further complications.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
- Initial face to face appointment to understand your symptoms
- Perform a scan (doppler scan) to assess your veins
- Go through treatment options
- Create a tailored treatment plan
Step 2: Treatment of feeder vein
- Sealing off the main vein trunk that feeds the varicose veins by radiofrequency ablation or foam sclerotherapy
- At the same time the lumpy surface veins (varicosities) can be removed (phlebectomies) if you wish
- Minimally invasive procedure performed under local anaesthetic
Step 3: Treatment of surface veins (lumpy veins)
- Foam sclerotherapy is used to block off any remaining veins after your feeder veins has been sealed off
- You may need more than one session depending on the size and complexity of your veins
- Each session is quick and convenient
Step 4: Check up
- At the check up we do a scan to ensure that the feeder vein is sealed off
- Verify that you are pleased with the results
- Your surgeon will discuss any further treatment you may desire such as microsclerotherapy
Our Consultants
Mr Antonios Vitalis MD FRCS
Mr Vitalis is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon in Colchester and Ipswich University Hospitals since 2023. He graduated as a medical doctor from Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2007 and has served the Hellenic Navy as a medical officer until 2014. He completed his higher surgical training as a vascular surgeon in the East of England training program, having trained in busy and prestigious vascular units.
Mr Vitalis is actively involved in research and quality improvement in healthcare. He holds a Master’s degree in Endovascular Techniques from the University of Athens and an MD by research from the University of Birmingham, where he investigated the outcomes of arterial disease in disanvantaged and ethic minority populations. He has co-authored several publications and regularly presents his research at national and international congresses. He currently serves as the clinical audit lead within his vascular unit.
Mr Vitalis maintains a busy clinical practice with special interests in treating varicose veins using minimally invasive techniques, arterial occlusive disease, aortic aneurysms, and vascular access for patients in need of dialysis.
Sohail Choksy is an experienced Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, and a member of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
He has extensive experience in the treatment of varicose veins, including over 18 years of experience as a Consultant Surgeon. He specialises in the use of modern minimally-invasive solutions for treating varicose veins, such as radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy and has excellent reviews from his patient.
He is a full time NHS Vascular Surgeon working at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation trust which provides vascular care to around 900,000 people in the Essex and Suffolks area. As well as treated varicose veins a large part of his work is devoted to treating patients with patients suffering with peripheral arterial disease and aortic aneurysms. He also has a passion for training junior surgeons and is Training Programme Director for the East Anglia Vascular training programme and a trust appraiser.
