Consultant Surgeon & Registered Phlebology Sonographer
Mr Zola Mzimba
A consultant surgeon in Derry~Londonderry since 2006, with over 20 years treating veins, including varicose vein treatment under local anaesthetic.
FRCSEd RPhS Dip.Phleb (ECoP)
- Consultant since
- 2006
- Specialises in
- Varicose veins and venous disease
- GMC number
- 3442081
New consultation
From £75
- Paying Self-pay or insured
or call 028 7116 5790
If you need a procedure, your consultant confirms the price before anything is booked.
How Mr Mzimba can help
What patients see Mr Mzimba for
You don't need a diagnosis to book. If your symptoms sound like one of these, a consultation is the right place to start.
Varicose veins
Assessment for visible, uncomfortable, or worsening varicose veins.
Heavy or aching legs
Consultant review for venous symptoms affecting comfort, activity, or confidence.
Thread veins
Specialist treatment planning for cosmetic or symptomatic thread veins.
Venous disease advice
Guidance on chronic venous insufficiency, DVT-related concerns, and next-step options.
Treatments & prices
Treatments with Mr Mzimba
Varicose Vein Assessment & Treatment
Treatment detailsAssessments
Varicose vein assessment with scan
Consultation with a Doppler ultrasound scan of your veins to plan the right treatment.
£200
BookVaricose vein assessment without scan
Consultation where a scan isn't needed at the outset.
£125
BookThread vein assessment
Assessment of thread and spider veins on the legs.
£100
BookFace vein assessment
Assessment of fine thread veins on the face.
£75
BookHand vein assessment
Assessment of prominent veins on the back of the hands.
£75
BookVaricose vein review
A review appointment after your initial assessment.
£100
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Treatments
Thermal ablation, one leg
Heat energy seals the faulty vein from the inside, under local anaesthetic.
£2,750
BookThermal ablation, both legs
Thermal ablation for both legs.
£3,750
BookThermal ablation & foam, one leg
Thermal ablation combined with foam sclerotherapy for remaining veins.
£3,000
BookThermal ablation & foam, both legs
Thermal ablation and foam sclerotherapy for both legs.
£4,000
BookUltrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy
Foam injected under ultrasound guidance to close varicose veins. Includes reviews and further treatment.
£1,750
BookSingle foam treatment
For patients who have had thermal ablation but need a small number of remaining veins injected.
£400
BookMicrosclerotherapy
Very fine injections to treat thread and spider veins.
£300
BookShort wave diathermy for face veins
A fine high-frequency current treats thread veins on the face.
£150
BookHand vein treatment
Treatment of prominent veins on the back of the hands.
£1,250
BookDeep vein thrombosis advice
Assessment and advice on the prevention, diagnosis and management of DVT.
- For some patients, Mr Mzimba may deduct the cost of your assessment from your first procedure. He will let you know if this applies.
About Mr Mzimba
Leading Venous Disease Specialist
Mr Zola Mzimba graduated with a degree from Birmingham University in 1990 and subsequently undertook extensive surgical training in the West Midlands. His early career included a year at Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, South Africa, and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, broadening his clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings.
He is registered on the Specialist Register with both the GMC (3442081) and the Irish Medical Council (401926). In 2006, he settled in Derry~Londonderry as a Consultant Surgeon and has since focused his practice on venous disease and interventions.
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Mr Mzimba has developed particular expertise in the treatment of varicose veins under local anaesthetic (Phlebology) and serves as Clinical Co-Chair for the delivery of varicose vein services in Northern Ireland.
He is a Council Member of the Venous Forum at the Royal Society of Medicine, a member of the American Venous and Lymphatic Society, the Society of Vascular Ultrasound, and the Vascular Society of Great Britain & Ireland. He is also a Board Member of the British Association of Sclerotherapists.
With over 20 years of experience treating veins, Mr Mzimba is one of the region’s leading specialists in venous disease.
Qualifications
- FRCSEd
- RPhS (Registered Phlebology Sonographer)
- Dip.Phleb (ECoP)
Good to know
Before you book with Mr Mzimba
- Walk-in, walk-out local anaesthetic procedures are available for many treatments.
- Treatment options are explained clearly before any intervention is arranged.
- Named consultant care provides continuity from first assessment to aftercare.
Appointments
Book a consultation with Mr Zola Mzimba
Vein assessments with Mr Mzimba start from £75. Start your booking for expert venous assessment and treatment.