Professor O'Donnell's Belfast Clinic Accepts Direct Patient Referrals for Vascular Assessment
Belfast, United Kingdom - August 19, 2026 / Mark O'Donnell Vascular Surgery /
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 annually 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 surgery 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 particular attention given to varicose veins - a condition affecting a substantial 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, Professor O'Donnell's 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 tiered 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. Having multiple treatment options within one practice reduces the likelihood that patients will need to seek 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 pursue private pathways for vascular assessment, particularly where NHS waiting times for elective procedures extend over many months or longer. Professor O'Donnell's Belfast-based practice offers direct access to consultant assessment without requiring a GP referral, allowing individuals experiencing leg heaviness, visible varicosities, or related symptoms to begin the diagnostic process without delay.
Performing over 850 procedures each year, the practice operates at a volume that reflects both the range of conditions managed and the procedural efficiency characteristic 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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Mark O'Donnell Vascular Surgery
801 Lisburn Rd
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United Kingdom
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