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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 Poole
NHS Base: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
GMC No: 3430817
Lasantha Wijesinghe studied medicine at Cambridge University where he graduated with the Lewin Prize in surgery. He subsequently won the Gold Medal of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. He was awarded his MD Thesis from Leeds University and appointed to his post as Consultant Vascular Surgeon in 2002. Mr Wijesinghe has served on the Council of the Vascular Society and is an Examiner for the FRCS and FEBVS examinations. He is also on the Council of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He maintains a full practice as an NHS consultant but also maintains a busy private practice covering the treatment of varicose veins.
Mr Wijesinghe has a strong interest in the training and education of junior doctors, physician’s associates, nurses, and is a Visiting Fellow at Bournemouth University.
In his spare time, he is a volunteer for several organisations, an enthusiastic cricketer, and a fair-weather walker.
