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Varicose veins are a common problem, affecting up to 1 in 3 adults in their lifetime. They are usually a sign of an underlying venous insufficiency.
Thread veins can appear anywhere on the body but are mostly evidenced on the legs and face. They are more common than varicose veins, affecting up to 80% of adults.
Leg ulcers appear as broken skin in the lower leg or feet. We have been successfully treating venous leg ulcers for over 20 years.
Upfront and fixed prices. Find out exactly what you’ll pay before attending. Medical Insurance should fund varicose vein treatment.
We just do veins and are the most experienced clinic in Europe. We strive to provide patients with the best possible service in a friendly environment.
Walk in, walk out treatments typically take around an hour
UK’s largest network of specialist clinics
Veincentre Bristol & Gloucester & Oxford & Cardiff
GMC No: 4537045
Dr Mark Bratby is a Consultant Interventional Radiologist and was appointed Medical Director for Veincentre in November 2021. He now works exclusively for Veincentre with regular clinics in Bristol, Gloucester, Oxford and Cardiff. He offers EVLA, sclerotherapy, microsclerotherapy and avulsion treatments for patients with venous conditions. He has performed over 1500 EVLA procedures since 2016 and a total of 650 vein procedures in 2022.
Dr Bratby trained at Cambridge University and Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School (qualified 1998) and was awarded Distinction in Medicine. Mark previously worked for 21 years in the NHS with 11 years as a Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Oxford University Hospital where he was Clinical Governance Lead, College Tutor and Royal College of Radiologists Examiner. He has advised the Royal College of Radiologists through their REAL (Radiology Excellence and Learning) panel which disseminates learning to promote best practice at a national level. His main clinical interests have been vascular imaging and disease, varicose veins and vascular malformations.
In his role as Medical Director, Mark has overseen the expansion of Veincentre with currently 31 clinics across the United Kingdom and as of November 2023 there are 49 Consultants granted practising privileges.
The Glasgow clinic was inspected in June 2022 by Health Inspectorate Scotland and graded as “Good” across all key quality indicators and commented on vision and leadership “The service’s approach to quality improvement was comprehensive and evident throughout all aspects of the service. We saw evidence of best practice and continuing professional and personal development. A formal quality improvement plan in place with identified outcomes implemented.”
The report also commented on Safe delivery of Care “The service was proactive in its approach to making sure it was safe. Staff had an extensive understanding of risk management principles and robust policies and procedures were in place. Quality assurance processes included appropriate audits, both internal and external. A variety of policies and procedures were in place to make sure care was safely delivered”.
Mark has established in-house Advanced Practice Seminars within Veincentre to share all the combined experience across all our clinic staff and is lead for Clinical Governance and chairs the Medical Advisory Committee.
Dr Bratby has a strong research background and has written 50 peer-reviewed papers on vascular interventional radiology and presented at numerous national and international meetings, notably being awarded Editor’s Gold Medal for a randomised controlled trial of fibroid embolisation compared to myomectomy.
Dr Bratby is a keen skier, leisurely cyclist and enthusiastic gardener. He gets away for an annual sailing trip with friends and trips over the last two decades have included a night-sail across the channel and sailing adventures around the Firth of Clyde.
“I enjoy working for the Veincentre as the organisation and support from all the staff allow me to focus on providing the best care to patients. The whole process from the information on the website, to the first contact with Veincentre through to treatment, is seamless and gives patient assurance of a high-quality healthcare provider. There are robust governance frameworks and experience across the organisation to draw on for advice if needed.”
