Professor Mark O'Donnell, a consultant vascular surgeon based in Belfast, has announced an expansion of his private practice capacity, enabling him to carry out more than 850 minimally invasive vascular procedures each year across his Northern Ireland facilities. The development reflects sustained patient demand for consultant-led vascular care in the region and represents a notable point in the growth of specialist private surgical services in Belfast.

A Surgeon With Over Two Decades of Vascular Experience

Professor O'Donnell brings more than 20 years of specialist vascular expertise to his practice, giving patients in Northern Ireland direct access to a consultant surgeon rather than a delegated clinical team. His work as a vascular surgeon in Belfast centres on the diagnosis and treatment of venous conditions, with a particular focus on varicose veins - a condition affecting a significant portion of the adult population that, when left untreated, can progress to chronic pain, skin changes, and venous ulceration.

Operating from private facilities in Belfast, the practice is structured to deliver streamlined, consultant-directed care. Patients are assessed, treated, and followed up by the same specialist throughout their care pathway - a model that differs from many larger institutional settings where clinical responsibility is distributed across multiple practitioners.

Minimally Invasive Techniques at the Core of the Practice

The practice offers a range of procedures matched to the nature and severity of each patient's venous condition. Radiofrequency ablation is used to close the affected vein using heat delivered through a small catheter, avoiding the need for general anaesthesia in most cases. Foam sclerotherapy provides an injectable option suited to smaller varicosities, while open surgery remains available for complex presentations where less invasive approaches may not be clinically appropriate.

This structured approach to varicose veins treatment in Northern Ireland means patients with varying degrees of venous disease can access a clinically suitable intervention under the care of a single experienced consultant. The availability of multiple techniques within one practice reduces the likelihood of patients requiring referrals elsewhere when their condition falls outside a narrower treatment scope.

Private Access to Specialist Vascular Care in Belfast

The announcement comes as patients across Northern Ireland increasingly seek private pathways for vascular assessment, particularly where NHS waiting times for elective procedures extend over many months, and in some cases years. Professor O'Donnell's Belfast-based practice offers direct access to consultant assessment without the requirement for a GP referral, allowing individuals experiencing leg heaviness, visible varicosities, or related symptoms to begin the diagnostic process without delay.

Performing over 850 procedures annually, the practice operates at a volume that reflects both the breadth of conditions managed and the procedural efficiency of a high-throughput specialist setting. That level of activity also supports the surgical consistency that experienced vascular teams associate with dependable clinical outcomes.

"Patients across Northern Ireland deserve timely access to experienced vascular care without having to travel to major centres elsewhere in the UK," said Professor Mark O'Donnell, consultant vascular surgeon. "Our focus is on making sure every patient is seen by a consultant at every stage, from the first assessment through to follow-up, and that the most appropriate procedure is selected based on their individual anatomy and clinical picture."

About Professor Mark O'Donnell

Professor Mark O'Donnell is a consultant vascular surgeon practising from private facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland. With more than 20 years of experience in vascular surgery, his practice specialises in minimally invasive venous procedures including radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy, as well as surgical intervention for complex cases. The practice provides consultant-led varicose veins treatment across Northern Ireland, with patients seen directly by Professor O'Donnell at each stage of their care.

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801 Lisburn Rd
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United Kingdom

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