How It
Started
How It
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Prof. Mark Whiteley
Medical Education
Prof. Mark Whiteley studied medicine at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School, qualifying in 1986 with an MB BS degree and a strong early interest in surgery.1981 - 1986
Academic Surgery at Oxford
Prof. Mark Whiteley was appointed Clinical Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Oxford, combining academic teaching with advanced surgical training through the NHS.1995 - 1997
Leading Vascular Care in the NHS
As Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Prof. Mark Whiteley led the vascular department, introducing new techniques and improving patient outcomes.1998 - 2007
Founding The Whiteley Clinic
In 1999, Prof. Mark Whiteley and the team founded The Whiteley Clinic to advance evidence-based, minimally invasive vein care. Today, with a strong research foundation and teaching programme, we are one of the UK’s fastest-growing medical clinics—recognised nationally and internationally for clinical innovation.1999 - Present
Vein Treatment Innovation
Prof. Mark Whiteley and the team performed the UK’s first endovenous thermal ablation in 1999. We later developed the TRLOP technique for perforator closure (2001), pioneered microwave ablation outside China (2019), and introduced the UK’s first commercial HIFU for varicose veins (2019).1999 - 2019
Expanding The Whiteley Clinic
Starting from our base in Guildford, we’ve expanded to London, Bristol, Poole, Liverpool and Manchester. We perform all treatments under local anaesthetic, using duplex scanning by specialist vascular scientists, with personalised care plans by our consultant surgeons.2003 - 2025
Publishing & Education
Prof. Mark Whiteley and the team performed the UK’s first endovenous thermal ablation in 1999. We later developed the TRLOP technique for perforator closure (2001), pioneered microwave ablation outside China (2019), and introduced the UK’s first commercial HIFU for varicose veins (2019).2007 - Present
Founding the College of Phlebology
Prof. Mark Whiteley launched the College of Phlebology as a global online platform for doctors, sonographers, nurses and patients. It promotes education and research through the Venous Registry, online courses, and live surgery training programmes worldwide.2011 - Present
Multiple National Prizes
The Whiteley Clinic is globally recognised for excellence in venous care, especially pelvic vein reflux. We’ve won the GHP Best for Varicose Veins Award from 2020 to 2025 and featured in Tatler’s Good Surgery Guide and other top media.2012 - 2025
Academic Leadership
In 2013, Prof. Mark Whiteley was appointed Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey. Prof. Mark Whiteley has supervised MD and PhD research into venous disorders, helping shape future specialists while supporting innovative clinical studies in phlebology.2013 - 2021
Pioneering HIFU at The Whiteley Clinic
In 2019, The Whiteley Clinic became the world’s first centre to offer HIFU commercially, providing a truly non-invasive, walk-in, walk-out treatment for varicose veins. The same year, it also became the UK’s first centre to offer Endovenous Micro Ablation.2019 - Present
CMO Role for The Whiteley Clinic
Since 2023, Prof. Mark Whiteley has served as Chief Medical Officer at Whiteley Medical Instruments, driving the development of cutting-edge technologies that underpin the latest walk-in, walk-out vein treatments delivered at The Whiteley Clinic.2023 - Present
Career story...
Medical Education
Prof. Mark Whiteley studied medicine at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School, qualifying in 1986 with an MB BS degree and a strong early interest in surgery.
1981 - 1986
Our Team
+26
Years of Experience
+70K
Satisfied Patients
4.8
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+200
Medical Researches
Research Prizes & Awards
Winner
2024
GHP (Global Health & Pharma) Magazine – Global Excellence Awards 2024: Best for Varicose Veins Treatments 2024 – UK, The Whiteley Clinic (July 2024)
Winner
2023
GHP (Global Health & Pharma) Magazine – Global Excellence Awards 2023: Best for Varicose Veins Treatments 2023 – UK, The Whiteley Clinic (July 2023)
Winner
2022
GHP (Global Health & Pharma) Magazine – Global Excellence Awards 2022: Best for Varicose Veins Treatments 2022 – UK, The Whiteley Clinic (July 2022)