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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 Reading & Veincentre Rickmansworth
NHS Base: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
GMC No: 6054713
Dr Andrew Wigham was appointed as a Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Oxford University Hospitals in 2014. He completed his medical training at Imperial College School of Medicine in 2002. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2006 before training in Interventional Radiology at the Royal Free Hospital, London, attaining Fellowship of the Royal College of a Radiologists in 2011.
Andrew has a special interest in the treatment of venous disease. Shortly after being appointed in Oxford, he established the deep venous program, which is now recognised as a national centre of excellence. He is invited faculty at the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe and Charing Cross Vascular symposium, and regularly speaks both nationally and internationally on the treatment of acute and chronic venous disease. He also regularly trains physicians from across Europe on techniques for the treatment of deep venous disease. Andrew’s other areas of interest include vascular access, endovascular fistula creation and porto-mesenteric venous intervention. He is active in research and innovation, has a keen interest in teaching and is the Interventional Radiology training lead in Oxford.
Outside of work, Andrew is married with two young boys and a very energetic dog. He enjoys nearly all sports and was captain of his medical school football team. He now enjoys playing golf, snowboarding, and has recently developed an interest in horticulture (with varying degrees of success!)
