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Professor Mark E. O'Donnell

DipSEM(GB&I) MB BCH BAO(Dist) MFSEM(UK) MFSEM(RCSI&RCPI) MFSTEd MMedSc(Dist) MD ECFMG RPVI(ARDMS) MCPhleb FRCSEd(Gen&Vasc Surg) FEBVS(Hon)

Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2026.

23rd March 2026

Professor O’Donnell Vascular Surgery continues to provide high-quality personalised treatment to all patients where clinical care commences at your first consultation and continues throughout your complete clinical journey with Professor O’Donnell.

Nominated for All-Island Private Healthcare Excellence Awards 2026.

18th March 2026

A huge thanks to Ms Sarah Weir and Dr Carla Devlin for multiple nominations this year where Professor O’Donnell has been nominated for Surgical Clinic of the Year; Excellence in Patient Care; and Excellence in Cross-Border Collaboration.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Development of New Post-Operative Varicose Vein Surgery Information Booklets

11th March 2026

Many thanks to the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group for their support and indeed patience during the development of new post-operative patient care leaflets which highlight important information to optimise patient recovery after foam sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation and avulsion / phlebectomy procedures for varicose veins. All leaflets will be provided to patients attending Professor O'Donnell's vascular surgery clinics and are also free to download from his website. Thanks again to Sophie, Kathryn, Victoria, Claire, Lynsey and Caroline.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Winner of Best Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at the 3rd Northern Irish Enterprise Awards 2025

1st December 2025

I remain fortunate to be able to provide high-quality personalised clinical care to all my patients.

FIS World Cup Slalom – Gurgl Austria

21st November 2025

Fantastic break and some early snow skiing …… and of course the Men’s and Women’s slalom race. Had a bad tumble on my second run !!!!! but was delighted to chat to both Dave Ryding and Billy Major the following day who have been doing so well on the World Cup Racing Circuit over the last few years – keep up the hard work lads and thanks for your time.

Irish News All Stars Awards 2025

24th October 2025

Thanks to the Kingsbridge Team for a very generous invite to see so many of our home-grown GAA stars be recognised for their hard work and overall brilliance on the playing field. From a personal perspective, I simply cannot remember the last time I got to dress up and hang out with consultant work colleagues socially.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Faculty Member - Royal College of Surgeons England Basic Surgery Skills Course

25th to 26th September 2025

Thanks again to Mr Chris Hoo for the invite and to Sarah Jane and the Kingsbridge Training Academy Team for an invite to participate as Faculty Member for the Royal College of Surgeons Basic Surgery Skills Course. Great to see the next generation of surgeons develop so much over the two-day course.

GHP Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Patient Care Excellence and Surgery Clinic of the Year Awards 2025

28th July 2025

I remain so grateful for continued professional engagements with my vascular surgery patients and know that a personalised, yet relaxed approach to clinical assessments optimises each patients’ experience.

Private Healthcare Excellence Awards 2025

17th May 2025

Quite simply ….. an amazing evening made so much better with cherished guests of Professor Mark O’Donnell Vascular Surgery including my amazing fiancée Anne, my dad and so many amazing nurses from Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast and North West. Thanks so much to Dr Carla Devlin and Ms Sarah Weir for creating such a fantastic evening celebrating Northern Ireland Private Healthcare.

1000th Verified Patient Review – Doctify

16th April 2025

Thanks so much to all my vascular surgery patients for taking time to convey their experiences at my vascular surgery clinic.

Inaugural private healthcare excellence awards

Nominated for Inaugural Northern Ireland Private Healthcare Excellence Awards 2025

3rd April 2025

Professor O’Donnell was nominated for Surgical Clinic of the Year and Excellence in Patient Care at the inaugural 2025 Private Healthcare Excellence Awards.

Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2025

31st March 2025

Professor O’Donnell Vascular Surgery continues to provide high-quality personalised treatment to all his patients. Outstanding Patient Feedback in 2025 placed Professor O’Donnell in the top 10% of UK healthcare professionals on Doctify.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Faculty Member - Royal College of Surgeons England Basic Surgery Skills Course

21st March 2025

It is great to see the Kingsbridge Academy Team continue to flourish after their recent success as an accredited course venue for the Royal College of Surgeons – well done to Mr Chris Hoo, Sarah Jane Hilland and the rest of the team. On a personal note, I sincerely appreciate the continued invitation to teach on this very important course and simply love how well our junior colleagues’ surgical skills develop over just a few days on the course.

“The Condemned Man”

1st November 2024

After much personal reflection, I have commenced work on a factually based book accounting my experience as an “NHS Whistleblower” . I hope this work will permit me an opportunity to convey the processes that an organisation adopts to silence individuals who stand up for their patients. The draft title of my book reflects how an individual clinician can be isolated by an organisation who then engaged in numerous processes against me to stop me disclosing important patient safety disclosures. It was a brutal experience for me to endure and hard when “friends joined in” . I know there are other NHS Whistleblowers out there who had similar detriments imposed against them for their bravery.

Last day of work in the NHS

14th May 2024

Following my provision of protected disclosures for patient safety to the Belfast Trust, a long legal process finally concluded on the 10th May 2024 which permitted me to hand-over a number of my critical patients at my last NHS Out-Patient Clinic at the Belfast City Hospital. I am never one for momentous occasions and simply left without fuss following the conclusion of my clinic. However, I must express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to all nurses who provided awesome patient focussed care at every one of my clinics with such kind hearts. A special thanks to Staff Nurse Mel for a lovely hug as I left with a small tear in my eye. I must also thank my brilliant secretary Roisin who kindly ensured I did not leave the Royal Victoria Hospital without my “monster” coffee mug and French Press. I will never regret speaking up for my patients and know that I engaged with honesty and integrity over the last five years. I remain saddened that Belfast Trust NHS patients continue to present to my private clinics with clinical care deficiencies from the same vascular surgery consultants.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Winner of Endovascular Surgeon of the Year 2024 (Belfast) at the SME News 7th Annual UK Enterprise Awards

23rd April 2024

Delighted for this amazing award which represents my constant innovations and process optimisation to improve the quality of clinical care I provide which remains safe, effective and personal for each and every one of my patients.

500th Verified Patient Review – Doctify

16th March 2024

As we progress through the 21st Century, I feel patient feedback is paramount for all clinicians which not only assists prospective patients but permits each individual clinician an opportunity to evolve their clinical practice and optimise patient experience.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Doctify Patient Voice Award 2023 – Healthcare Professional of the Year

14th March 2024

I was absolutely shocked and very humbled to have been awarded the Doctify Healthcare Professional of the Year Award which encompassed all clinical specialties throughout the UK, not just vascular surgery.

Shortlisted for 2023 Doctify Healthcare Professional of the Year

23rd January 2024

Excellent Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland Annual Conference in Dublin

22nd November 2023

Great opportunity to update my vascular practice including an interesting session describing “Green” initiatives in Healthcare.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – First Surgeon to Operate in New Kingsbridge Operating Theatre – Kingsbridge Diagnostic and Treatment Centre (KDTC)

20th June 2023

Simply WOW !!!!!!! What a fantastic venue to provide high quality varicose vein care at the new Kingsbridge Diagnostic and Treatment Centre Day Procedure Room. Each patient has their own pod room affording enhanced privacy throughout their treatment journey. Thanks to Liz and Mary who completed clinical cases this evening.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Newry Clinic

29th December 2022

Laura (mainly) and David McCaul have done a fantastic job following their acquisition of Newry Clinic. I am delighted to continue to provide vascular surgery care to the patients in the wider Newry Area and further afield.

Royal College of Surgeons England START course – new participant handbook

13th September 2021

After a few years of hard work and despite the COVID pandemic, we were still able to produce a completely new START Course including updated participant and faculty handbooks. Thanks to Steve Cavanagh (RCOS Project Lead) as well as RCOS Team in particular Brian Makepiece and Rhea Folkers – Thanks for making me feel so welcome and for affording me an opportunity to be involved in this excellent project.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Faculty Member - Royal College of Surgeons England Basic Surgery Skills Course

1st September 2021

Faculty participation in person was so much needed after the recent pandemic. The Royal College of Surgeons Basic Surgery Skills Course remains absolutely essential for our next generation of surgeons and the participants did fantastic!!

Putting your Best Foot Forward

14th April 2021

Frequent self-care of your lower extremities and engagement in foot health has never been more important during the worldwide COVID pandemic.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Invited Speaker to 4th SEHA Vascular Conference, Abu Dhabi

25 March 2021

A big thanks to Professor “Mo” Baguneid and the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) for this invite to present at their 4th Annual Vascular Conference. Due to the COVID pandemic, it was somewhat disappointing not to have been able to attend the previous year in person. However, as usual Prof Mo’s organisation was excellent who ensured the conference was remotely delivered to a very high standard.

Project Wingman – Belfast City Hospital

18th March 2021

The COVID Pandemic seriously affected many occupational activities. One endeavour that was provided by airline professionals was “Project Wingman” at the Belfast City “Nightingale” Hospital.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Faculty Member - Royal College of Surgeons England Basic Surgery Skills Course

12th March 2021

Despite the COVID Pandemic, we were still able to provide surgical trainees with face-to-face surgical training albeit with social distancing rules employed – it still worked very well with an experienced faculty at the excellent Kingsbridge Training Academy.

Professor Mark O'Donnell – Leading the way with COVID Vaccination

29th December 2020

In very safe hands. Director of Nursing Brenda Creaney administered my COVID Vaccine this afternoon (permission granted for photograph).

Excellent COVID Initiative

17th December 2020

I worked as a Healthcare Assistant for nearly four years of medical school. Dissipated my shyness whilst helping to pay my rent.

Professor Mark O'Donnell - Course Faculty of Royal College of Surgeons England START course

7th November 2020

My first socially distanced Hand-On Face-Face Course as Faculty.

Survived my First Lecture Series to Podiatry Undergraduates at Ulster University using online platform “Collaborate” from my office

29th October 2020

Online platform worked very well. However, was intrigued that every time I asked any questions to the audience, the majority of the collective suffered transient internet signal outage !!!!

Excellent advice on Exercise Therapy for peripheral arterial disease patients from the Circulation Foundation

13th August 2020

Keep walking through the pain to improve your overall cardiovascular health whilst gradually improving your overall walking distances – however, it is HARD !!!!! Don’t give up !!!!!!

Back in York again for the Pilot of the new START Course

17th June 2019

Development / update of a new Royal College of Surgeons course has been fantastic and well supported by all collaborators. I also think York is a fantastic place to visit. Thanks Steve.

Many thanks for the invitation to participate at the 8th Northern Ireland Stroke Conference

11th June 2019

Thanks to the NIMAST Chair Dr Patricia Gordon for an invitation to present on surgical management of carotid stenosis. I stayed on to listen to other presenters and was taken aback by how fatigued our patients get after a stroke and the implications this causes to their functional rehabilitation.

Well done to Ms Louise Cousins for winning the Joint Irish Vascular Society Annual Meeting Poster Prize and Calum Sordy Medical Student presenting his research

17th May 2019

Well done to Ms Louise Cousins for winning the 2019 Joint Irish Vascular Society Annual Meeting Poster Prize relating to “YouTube Social Media Experience for Vascular Surgery” and to Calum Sordy, Medical Student, for presenting his research on Spondylolisthesis on Aortic Aneurysm Outcomes.

Co-Leading the Carotid Endarterectomy Masterclass at the Joint Irish Vascular Society Annual Meeting

17th May 2019

A well-resourced course permitting attendees an opportunity for operative model experience with faculty support.

Professor Mark O'Donnell - Course Director for the Royal College of Surgeons England START course

11th May 2019

I can’t help but remain in awe of the history of the Royal College of Surgeons and that I get to direct a well-attended weekend course …… followed by the theatre in the evening.

Professor Mark O'Donnell - Course Director for the Royal College of Surgeons England START course

19th January 2019

Although this course is conducted at the weekend, it is always well attended by excellent trainees. I also love to see how my other faculty members develop as the course progresses.

Invited speaker for the 2019 LeMaitre European Meeting

14th January 2019

Thanks so much to David Inglis from Le Maitre for a lovely invitation to speak at the Le Maitre Annual Team Member Meeting. We also had a wonderful farmyard self-made dinner activity in the evening.

Professor Mark O'Donnell - Course Director for the Royal College of Surgeons England START course

24th November 2018

An excellent group of highly motivated course participants today.

Presenting our Northern Ireland Experience at the Mayo Clinic 53rd Annual Priestley Society Meeting

17th October 2018

A very early start to present our Northern Ireland Aortic Aneurysm Turn-Down Experience and an opportunity to meet up with friends and previous colleagues.

Professor Mark O'Donnell - Course Director of Royal College of Surgeons England START course.

16th June 2018

The Royal College of Surgeons England have been absolutely fantastic over the last 18 months and am now a Course Director for the next START Course in London on the 16th June 2018. The college have also been very supportive in facilitating new faculty members from Northern Ireland from both surgery - Mr Damian McGrogan and Ms Louise Cousins and Anaesthetics - Dr James Reid and Dr Alix Murphy. Ms Cousins and I have been invited to the RCS START Working Re-development Group meeting in London on the 26th June as well.

Feedback from Northern Ireland trainees attending the course in London has suggested the significant demand for this course here which I hope our Northern Ireland Team can deliver with the RCOS England's support later this year. Thanks again to Michele Poole, Laura DeVries, Morgane Johnson and Brian Makepeace from the college for all your help.

Markodonnellvascularsurgery confirms compliance with new GDPR regulations.

25th May 2018

Professor O'Donnell has amended his web page in accordance with new regulations for data protection. He wishes to advise patients that he takes great care to safeguard personal data provided by patients and/or colleagues and processes such data fairly and lawfully in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and further implementation of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the 25th May 2018.

www.markodonnellvascularsurgery.com does not capture or store any personal information about individuals who access this web site except where you voluntarily choose to provide us with your personal details via email. In these latter cases, the personal information you provide by email correspondence is used exclusively by markodonnellvascularsurgery to provide you with current and future information about vascular care and available clinical services.

www.markodonnellvascularsurgery.com does not pass any of your personal information to outside organisations and/or individuals except with your express consent. Such occurrences will normally involve processes for arranging a clinical appointment at the Kingsbridge Private Hospital , NorthWest Independent Hospital or The Newry Clinic.

In accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implementation on the 25th May 2018, Professor O'Donnell advises patients and colleagues that no personal data will be held, transferred, collected or managed by Mark O'Donnell Vascular Surgery. As a result, the "Book Consultation" drop down menu on the website has been removed.

If you wish to book a private consultation appointment with Professor O'Donnell, please contact the appropriate clinic using the contact details below;

North West Independent Clinic

Phone: 028 7776 3090 Email: appointments@nwih.co.uk Clinic Time: Monday Afternoon / Evening.

Kingsbridge Private Hospital

Phone: 028 9066 7878 Email: info@kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com Clinic Times: Tuesday Afternoon.

The Newry Clinic

Phone: 028 3025 7708 Email: appointments@newryclinic.com Clinic Times: Thursday Afternoon / Evening.

Please contact Professor O'Donnell via email for other enquiries - modonnell904@hotmail.com

Podiatry Update Session at the Belmont Foot Clinic

22nd May 2018

Had a fantastic evening with so many experienced podiatrists at the Belmont Foot Clinic. Three hours flew by discussing Molecular Mechanisms of Vascular Disease and Acute Clinical Cases. Thanks again to Laura and her team for the invite at Belmont Foot Clinic.

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Joint Irish and Northern Ireland Association of Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting - Malahide

11th - 12th May 2018

Well done Mr Reza Al-Saudi MRCS - Specialty Trainee - First Place - Oral Session and Ms Louise Cousins MRCS - Specialty Trainee - First Place - Poster Session at the recent Joint Irish Society of Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting. A true reflection of their hard work and meticulous preparation.

I was fortunate to be a faculty member for the Vascular Surgery Trauma Masterclass with one of my expert colleagues Ms Emily Boyle, Consultant Vascular Surgeon from Tallaght Hospital, Dublin. We provided updates on vascular shunt insertion and lower limb fasciotomy for compartment syndrome.

A huge thanks to Maureen McFarland for meeting logistics, David Wilson for AV expertise and also David Inglis from LeMaitre for the provision of lower limb models and operative kit for our skill station.

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All Ireland Podiatry Conference 2018

27th - 28th April 2018

My first invite to this National Conference for our Podiatry Specialists from both Health Service and Private Practice backgrounds. This was very insightful for me as a Vascular Surgeon in the Northern Ireland Regional Vascular Surgery Centre where I was able to hear and discuss community challenges associated with high risk patients particularly those with diabetes. I really enjoyed the informal atmosphere of the society dinner where conversations continued.

Thanks to Alan McCague - Chair SCPNI, Cheryl O'Neill - Chair SCPI and also to David McKeown for the invite and for taking such good care of me at the conference.

Attendance at the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting

18th - 21st March 2018

An excellent four days in Las Vegas targeting clinical and technical education for both endovascular and surgical innovation combined with novel research sessions and an opportunity to catch up with old friends and colleagues.

Our SCVS Presidential Address raised the question regarding Vascular Surgical Branding and Patient Awareness and how we as Vascular Surgeons can assess and treat their vascular conditions. I believe this has to be a major focus for our patients in Northern Ireland - "If they see who were are, know who we are, understand what we can do, they may come to see us even earlier" - Mark O'Donnell March 2018.

Delighted to attend my first meeting as a new member of the Ulster Medical Journal Editorial Board.

6th December 2017

Thanks to Dr John Purvis, Ms Mary Crickard and Ms Kathy Clarke for making me feel so welcome.

Practising Privileges granted at The Newry Clinic

28th November 2017

Thanks Caroline for all your assistance in commencing a new Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Service at The Newry Clinic delivering high quality care to patients from throughout the Newry and Mourne region as well as the Republic of Ireland.

First clinics starting in January 2018.

Release of the National Vascular Registry Surgeon Outcome Data for 2016

22nd August 2017

All vascular surgeons within Great Britain and Northern Ireland submit individual patient outcomes to the National Vascular Registry.

The Royal Victoria Hospital at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust remains one of the highest volume surgical centres in Great Britain and Ireland for all types of vascular surgery.

Professor O’Donnell continues to provide safe outcomes for abdominal aortic aneurysm and carotid endarterectomy procedures.

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Practising Privileges granted at the Kingsbridge Hospital – Part of the 3fivetwo Group

15th August 2017

Thanks to Emma, Sharon and Reuben for all their help over the last few months.

First clinics starting in September 2017.

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Practising Privileges granted at the North West Independent Hospital.

15th August 2017

Thanks to Finola, Jenny, Ann and Zola for all their help over the last few months.

First clinics starting in September 2017.

Commencement of the Northern Ireland Vascular Training Teaching Program

11th August 2017

Vascular Surgery became its own specialty in 2013 and as a result of significant work by the Vascular Society, Royal Colleges and Commissioning Groups, an approved curriculum has been published to facilitate the training requirements of our future vascular workforce.

Vascular Surgery Curriculum Approved October 2012Vascular Surgery UK Workforce Reports

The Northern Ireland Vascular Centre at the Belfast Trust has re-commenced the Vascular Surgery Trainee Teaching Program encompassing didactic theory, operative technique, critical reading and Fellowship Examination sessions at 7am every Wednesday in the Royal Victoria Hospital.

Please see this year’s timetable.

Last day at the Royal Blackburn Hospital – A lot has happened in the last 20 months

10th March 2017

A huge thanks to the whole vascular team.

In particular, a huge gratitude to Mr Rob Salaman who gave me an opportunity at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. He was extremely supportive of the Vascular Specialist Role with remit for clinical duties on both the vascular surgery and interventional radiology on-call rotas and Sister Sue Kenny who has been an insurmountable presence for my patients’ and indeed my own well-being – YNWA – A True Red and Friend.

I will miss our excellent nursing and interventional radiology team members. I always relished the challenge of a difficult case and subsequent meticulous case planning discussions with Dr Neil Wilde and Dr Peter Woodhead. Our patients’ could not have benefitted more on Friday’s.

And of course …Saira and Kelly …Well Words cannot describe how much I will miss your presence. I had a lot of fun! And I will never forget how well you looked after our patients and how highly they thought of you. You always went above and beyond whether it was the provision of an out-of hours interpreting service for worried patients or logistical arrangement of patient care after an abundance of emails from my iPhone at Liverpool Airport on a Friday night. Thanks for looking after me too.

Final presentation at ELHT

8th March 2017

Final presentation at ELHT delivering the new Carotid Endarterectomy pathway to all members of the vascular, stroke and radiology teams following review of our outcome data.

Under pressure: One hospital's struggle to find free beds.

8th February 2017

The BBC's Ed Thomas reports from the Royal Blackburn Hospital - where staff struggle daily to find available patient beds. The hospital was built to serve a population of 300,000 - but is now seeing more than 500,000 people.

During this important report, Professor Mark O’Donnell describes the significance of diabetic foot ulceration and the need for limb salvage.

Under pressure, one hospitals struggle to find free beds BBC video

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Visiting Professor Confirmation from Ulster University

15th December 2016

I would like to thank Professor Gareth Davison for all his help over the last ten years and more. I am very excited to what future collaborations can yield.

This one was for my parents Carmel and Malachy though ................

Appointed ELHT Vascular Clinical Effectiveness Lead

1st September 2016

Appointed Clinical Effectiveness Lead with a remit for audit, morbidity and mortality review and clinical pathway development.

Received an award for Excellence in Examination at the European Board of Vascular Surgery

15th June 2016

Awarded Excellence in Examination Results Award by the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency.

“A Day in the Life of ….Mark O’Donnell”

5th May 2016

I was honoured to have featured on page 5 in “Our Trust – Your News – March 2016” –– “A Day in the Life of ….. Mark O’Donnell”.

“Trust Vascular Centre Open for Business”.

5th May 2016

Our ELHT Vascular Centre is now officially open for business as featured on Page 6 in “Our Trust – Your News – March 2016”.

Vascular Investigation Patient Information Videos

9th February 2016

A huge thanks to the whole vascular team.

Feedback from our “Message in a Minute” Video Series suggested that a patient-centred video series actually showing how we investigate certain vascular disease processes could have a major beneficial effect for our patients. After discussion with Estelle and the Elm Media Team, we were able to produce a number of short patient-centred information videos. Thanks again to Elm Media. http://www.elmmedia.co.uk/ (Videos presented below with permission from the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust).

ELHT Star Award Nomination for Vascular Surgery Team

31st January 2016

Vascular Surgery Team nominated for the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical Team of the Year.

“Message in a Minute” – Final Versions Ready

1st January 2016

After editing, final versions of the “Message in a Minute” are ready. A video premier is eagerly awaited at our weekly vascular multi-disciplinary meeting. Thanks again to Estelle for her patience with all editing logistics - http://www.elmmedia.co.uk/

Vascular Surgery – Why choose CALVES (Cumbria and Lancashire Vascular and Endovascular Specialist Centre)

Diagnosis and Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms by Mr Rob Salaman – Vascular Clinical Director and Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon

Understanding walking limitations due to blood vessel disease by Mr Mark O’Donnell – Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon

Surgical Treatment of Stroke by Mr Asad Rahi – Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Treatment of Varicose Veins by Mr Simon Hardy – Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Vascular Access in patients with renal failure by Mr Haytham Al-Khaffaf – Consultant Vascular Surgeon

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First use of the Aptus EndoAnchor for Endovascular Aneurysm Stent Salvage in East Lancashire

15th December 2015

Proud to be involved as a member of the Vascular Team for the first use of the Aptus (now Medtronic) Endoanchor system in a patient with a challenging type 1A endoleak post-EVAR – mentioned in the Medical Directors Newsletter.

Bringing vascular care to the community - Opening of our Longridge Clinic featured on the Lancashire Evening Post.

18th November 2015

The East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has developed consultant-led patient-centred specialist care in a local environment. All aspects of vascular assessment and care will be provided including vascular duplex investigation combined with the full remit of specialist nursing and wound management care.

ELHT “Message in a Minute” Filming Day

5th November 2015

A “Fun but Scary Day” for all the Vascular Team at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust making our new videos for the ELHT Trust website.

Mr Mark O’Donnell even got a quick make-over before appearing on film.

A huge thank you to all members of the vascular multi-disciplinary team for their participation.

The day of filming could not have gone as smoothly without the professionalism and expertise of;

Estelle Matthews and her team from Elm Media - http://www.elmmedia.co.uk/

Ms Clare Boyd – our fantastic project managerMs Natalie Brockie – our senior manager in the surgical directorate.Mr Rob Watson – Clinical Director and Consultant General Surgeon.

Diabetic LASR Service Commences

October 2015

Commencement of the Diabetic Limbs at Serious Risk (LASR) service at the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust with an extensive expert team including Dr Malcolm Littley, Consultant Endocrinologist and Mr Jim Barrie, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who both have an interest in Diabetic Foot Disease; our senior podiatry team including Ms Gill Lomax, Carl Kenright and Peter Reston; Sister Sue Kenny, Nurse Specialist and Lead Nurse for Vascular Lab; and Dr Ruth White, Consultant Microbiologist.

Our initial clinical experience was presented later at the STAMP Training Event in the Community, Chorley on the 26th April 2016.

First Place Award - European Board of Vascular Surgery Examination

7th March 2015

Traveled to Maastricht, Netherlands for the European Board of Vascular Surgery Examination. I thought this was an excellent test of vascular knowledge and skills.

The first part required the completion of vascular surgery and endovascular case logs prior to acceptance for the clinical and technical part of the exam.

The examination itself was quite a test of stamina as it lasted all day and was split into numerous parts encompassing an academic viva, mulitple clinical vivas, vascular surgery technical skill examinations and endovascular procedures on the simulator.

I was delighted to pass and even more pleased to receive Honours. I must admit to an early night rather than major celebrating - was simply exhausted and wanted to attend the European Vascular Course on the following few days.

Mark O'Donnell Alpine Ski Racer

Winter 1994

In a previous life …………… Ski Racing in Serre Chevalier

Acknowledgements

I would like to say a personal thanks to a number of very important people who have been instrumental in their support and assistance over the last number of years and also to those highly skilled individuals for their expert assistance with the creation of this website.

My mum Carmel and dad Malachy for their unwavering, unconditional support and for always listening to my ideas. It was great to have my dad attend the recent PHX Awards ceremony.

Rob Salaman from the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Royal Blackburn Hospital for all his help during my first few years as a Vascular and Endovascular Consultant and for permission to use the “Message in a Minute” videos.

Paul Blair, Emeritus Clinical Director of Vascular Surgery at the Belfast Trust, for his support subsequent to my provision of protected disclosures for patient safety. I simply could not have got through everything without his help. I must also extend my further sincere appreciation to my legal team who continued to support my honesty and integrity in the Courts ….. Ian, Rachel, Emma, Suzanne, Jonathan, Andrew and so many others. Thanks.

Emily and also previously Lanara and Natasha from Toolkit Websites Ltd for their arduous efforts and due diligence in creation of this website – I would highly recommend their expertise and patience – www.toolkitwebsites.co.uk .

Russell P Bentley for his expert advice and assistance with the creation of the MOD Vascular Surgery Logo – bentleyrussell@gmail.com

Gerard and Aine from University of Ulster for facilitating the creation of video lectures for my academic practice.Una and Ann for their assistance with web photography for the Patient Journey section.

And of course, Anne, my amazing fiancée and soon to be wife, for being my rock. You are truly amazing and thanks for having me in your life. Love you

Constantly Innovating to Deliver Excellence in Vascular Care.

Contact Us

Please personally contact clinics listed above directly for any appointment bookings. Professor Mark O'Donnell can be contacted via email on:

info@markodonnellvascularsurgery.com