Mr Ian Franklin
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Profile Summary
Qualifications
MB BS MS FRCS(Gen Surg)
Special Interests
Venous disorders, Varicose veins, Thread veins, Vein thrombosis, Phlebitis, Pelvic vein congestion, Leg ulcers, Lymphoedema, Lipoedema, Cosmetic hand veins
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Consultation fees
Initial Fee: £300
Follow Up Fee: £225
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Specialist Treatments
Treatments offered at King Edward VII's Hospital include, but are not limited to:
- Varicose Vein Treatments
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Phlebectomy
- Sclerotherapy
Professional Biography
Ian Franklin is a vascular surgeon and venous specialist at King Edward VII's Hospital. He was a NHS doctor for 23 years, including 12 years as consultant vascular surgeon at Imperial College NHS Trust, performing a full range of arterial, venous and emergency vascular surgery. {{ label }}
Mr Franklin introduced several key minimally invasive techniques and treatments to the NHS and has written numerous scientific papers, book chapters and also a surgical textbook. He trains other specialists in modern vein techniques all over the world.
Between 2008 – 18 Mr Franklin was the programme director of the world-renowned, annual International Charing Cross Venous Course, attended by up to 5,000 surgeons each year. He is former council member of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland, and chaired the Circulation Foundation for four years. He is the President of the Royal Society of Medicine Venous Forum.
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COVID-19 Specific Projects / Groups
I am one of a very small number of vascular surgeons in the UK with extensive acute COVID-19 experience. At the start of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, I suspended my private practice and returned to the NHS (Charing Cross Hospital), spending several weeks at the height of the crisis on the front line caring for COVID-19 patients. During this time, it became clear that many patients with COVID-19 develop thrombotic (blood clot) problems which can have serious effects on the circulation.
Career Highlights
My career highs include introducing office-based local anaesthetic radiofrequency ablation into the NHS and being the first to perform endvenous glue in the UK.
Awards
My awards include:
- Winner for best paper, European Society for Vascular Surgery
- Winner of British Journal of Sociology prize for best paper, Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Memberships
My memberships include:
- President of Royal Society of Medicine Venous Forum
- Former council member, Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland
- Former Chairman of Circulation Foundation
Training Positions
From 2008 – 18 I was convener of the Charing Cross Venous Workshop, an annual meeting held in London that trained specialists from all over the world. I have taught venous procedures in many countries abroad.
Cutting Edge Technologies
I have used Cryo Laser-assisted Cryo Sclerotherapy (CLaCS) for thread veins.
Publications
I have published multiple scientific papers and book chapters, including Essentials of Clinical Surgery (Kumar and Clark series).
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