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Mr Madu Onwudike
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
MB BS, MSc, MEd, LLB, FRCS
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I have been a Consultant Vascular Surgeon since 2000. I have vast experience in all aspects of vascular surgery including modern treatment of varicose veins, repair of aortic and other peripheral aneurysms, bypasses for blocked arteries and carotid artery surgery for the prevention of stroke. I perform minimally invasive procedures in the chest for excessive hand and axillary sweating, and in few selected cases for facial blushing. I also treat vascular problems affecting the upper limbs including thoracic outlet syndrome.
I am a Surgical Tutor with oversight for training of junior doctors and an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons. I am also an appointed member of the inaugural panel of examiners for the newly established Intercollegiate Specialty Board in Vascular Surgery.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Madu Onwudike at Spire include:
Other treatments
Bypass operations for blocked or narrowed arteries, carotid endarterectomy and stroke prevention surgery, open repair of aneurysms, sympathectomy, treatment of hyperhidrosis, treatment of leg ulcers, treatment of circulation problems.
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Special clinical interests: Blocked or narrowed arteries, carotid endarterectomy and stroke prevention surgery, circulation problems, focal hyperhidrosis, leg ulcers, repair of aneurysms, varicose veins.
Qualification and professional memberships
MB BS / University of Ibadan, Nigeria / 1984
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
FRCS / Edinburgh / 1992
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
MSc in Surgical Science / Royal Postgraduate Medical School / 1996
Masters degree
FRCS Vascular Surgery Subspecialty / Royal Colleges of Surgeons / 1999
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
CCT / UK / 1999
Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training
M.Ed Surgical Education / Imperial College / 2009
Master of Education
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) / Open University / 2016
An undergraduate degree in law
Professional memberships
The Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland
European Society of Vascular Surgery
Professional leadership
Royal College of Surgeons Surgical Tutor, Royal Bolton Hospital
Research and publications
My current research interests include the treatment of varicose veins, surgical education, and hyperhidrosis.
Kordowicz A, Ferguson G, Salaman R, Onwudike M Quality assurance of lower limb venous duplex scans performed by vascular surgeons. International Angiology 2015; 34: 60 – 66.
Golder A, Onwudike M Endothermal ablation of Truncal veins – Is concomitant treatment of tributaries necessary? European Venous Forum St Petersburg 2 - 4 July 2015
Absar S, Onwudike M Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the treatment of focal Axillary Hyperhidrosis. Dermatol Surg 2008; 34:751-755.
Current NHS posts
Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon, Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Central Manchester Foundation Trust.
Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Bolton.
Personal profile
I am a keen golfer and I like travelling. I also enjoy watching good football and cricket.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Jill Dwyer |
| Private secretary telephone | 01204 404 441 |