Mr Ian Franklin

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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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.

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.

Additional Information

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).

Consultation fee £300

Follow-up-fee £225

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