Varicose veins
Assessment for visible, uncomfortable, or worsening varicose veins.
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Consultant Surgeon & Registered Phlebology Sonographer
Zola Mzimba
Private consultant-led assessment and treatment, with clear next-step planning and follow-up.
FRCSEd RPhS Dip.Phleb (ECoP)
Private consultation £250
£75 from£250 consultationBooking team confirms availability
How This Consultant Can Help
What patients commonly see Mzimba for
Start with your symptoms, a diagnosis, or a procedure question and move into the right consultant-led next step.
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.
What to Expect
From first enquiry to a clear next step
The route into consultant surgeon & registered phlebology sonographer care is designed to be straightforward, responsive, and easy to understand.
01Step 1
Start your booking
Start a direct enquiry with our team and we will help arrange the right venous assessment and next step.
02Step 2
Assessment
Meet with Mr Mzimba for a thorough venous assessment, including ultrasound examination if required, and discussion of treatment options.
03Step 3
Treatment plan
Your consultant will recommend the most suitable treatment for your condition, explaining the procedure, preparation, and expected outcomes.
04Step 4
Recovery & aftercare
Mr Mzimba will provide comprehensive aftercare guidance and follow-up to ensure the best possible results from your treatment.
Pathway Support
Booking support
The booking team will confirm the next available appointment and anything needed before you attend.
Your consultation is led by Mzimba and focused on the right next step for you.
Self-funded and insured patients can both use the same enquiry route.
Treatments & Procedures
Treatment pathways linked to Mzimba
Explore the procedures, investigations, and specialist routes most commonly delivered by Zola Mzimba.
01
DVT Advice
Consultant-led assessment and next-step planning for dvt advice.
02
Foam Sclerotherapy
Consultant-led assessment and next-step planning for foam sclerotherapy.
03
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
Consultant-led assessment and next-step planning for endovenous radiofrequency ablation.
04
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Consultant-led assessment and next-step planning for chronic venous insufficiency.
05
Facial Thread Veins
Consultant-led assessment and next-step planning for facial thread veins.
06
EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation)
Consultant-led assessment and next-step planning for evla (endovenous laser ablation).
07
Thread Veins
Consultant-led assessment and next-step planning for thread veins.
08
Microsclerotherapy
Consultant-led assessment and next-step planning for microsclerotherapy.
Meet Your Consultant
Leading Venous Disease Specialist
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.
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.
CredentialsProfessional qualifications and clinical background
FRCSEd
RPhS (Registered Phlebology Sonographer)
Dip.Phleb (ECoP)
Next Step
Book a Consultation with Zola Mzimba
Venous assessments with Mr Mzimba are available from £75. Start your booking for expert venous assessment and treatment.
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