Welcome

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This section will endeavour to show you some of the treatments that Mr Naik offers and related background information that you might find useful and relevant to the conditions of interest to you. 

The most common condition that Mr Naik treats is varicose veins. Varicose veins can affect any adult and range from small cosmetically unsightly areas to large prominent  cords that snake down the leg. 

For some years now, and worsened by the recent pandemic the NHS has not prioritised treatment for varicose veins except those with serious complications such as skin changes and ulcers.  Regular cases, and all cosmetic veins are considered procedures of low clinical priority (PLCP) and are offered a long term stocking for daily use. This is an unfortunate state of affairs as there are treatments available for the smallest to the largest veins and hopefully an area that the NHS can focus resources on, in the future.

 To  achieve the best results in treating varicose veins, the first steps are to have a consultant surgeon assessment and then for them to organise a Duplex scan (jelly) by an experienced sonographer. Some doctors do their own scans but don't always have access to a professional machine which is much more powerful and hence accurate than a basic laptop type. The Duplex scan then provides a road map and allows accurate safe treatment. However, here is where the skill of the vascular surgeon becomes critical in determining which of the numerous techniques is best for an optimal result. An important consideration in the process is informing the patient so that a frank and honest understanding of the procedure can be gained, and the individual has time to think and chose what they want and decide if private treatment is something they would like to consider. Almost all procedures can be done as a daycase or office-based episode, even for large veins where a micro cut may yield the best cosmetic results, long term. All surgical interventions need time to heal and time to attain the very best outcomes and it is the duty of an experienced surgeon to inform you of the post treatment road map and guide you to the end of the treatment and not just the intervention.