Practising at
Mr Karim El Sakka
Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon
MD, FRCS
Specialises in
I am a consultant vascular surgeon in Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals. I undertake all forms of vascular surgery.
I also have special interest in the management of varicose veins both with open surgery or minimal invasive techniques as well as radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy treatment. I run a regular clinic in The Montefiore Hospital every Wednesday afternoon.
My surgical training was partly at Imperial College and partly at Kings College Hospital in London. I am the surgical lead for vascular access surgery as well as diabetic foot management at the University Hospital.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Karim El Sakka at Spire include:
Vascular surgery
- Thread vein treatment
- Varicose vein treatment
Other treatments
- Aortic aneurysm treatment
- Diabetic foot management
- Injection sclerotherapy
- Lower limb vascular ischaemia
- Varicose vein treatment including open surgery, radiofrequency ablation
- Vascular access surgery
- Vascular surgery
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Vascular surgery
Special Clinical Interests: Varicose Vein Treatment Including Open Surgery, Radiofrequency Ablation, Injection Sclerotherapy, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment, Lower Limb Vascular Ischaemia, Diabetic Foot Management, Vascular Access Surgery.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
Current NHS posts
Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals