Matti Pokela, LT, verisuonikirurgian erikoislääkäri, Dos. / Mehiläinen

Introduction

I am an Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery and an Assistant Chief Physician at the Oulu University Hospital. My area of responsibility includes the treatment of venous diseases and the surgical treatment of carotid artery stenosis.

Areas of expertise:

Cosmetic varicose veins or vascular changes in the skin
Symptomatic varicose veins and, more broadly, the treatment of venous diseases
Long-term experience in treating cosmetic vascular changes of the skin
Over 10 years of experience in post-treatment care without compression stockings – treatments are performed for most patients without compression stockings as part of the aftercare

Arterial disease patients and lower limb swelling issues:

Peripheral circulatory disorders, claudication, lower limb ulcers, aortic aneurysms, and patients with carotid artery diseaseInvestigating
The causes of lower limb edema
Investigating the causes of walking difficultiesI have conducted

Research on the effects of post-treatment care without compression stockings on the cosmetic outcomes of varicose vein treatment and the healing of leg ulcers caused by venous insufficiency.

Treatment methods for varicose veins and venous insufficiency:

Laser thermal catheter treatment,
RF thermal catheter treatment
Foam sclerotherapySurgery, including Venaseal adhesive

Treatments for cosmetic vascular changes: (enlarged veins, reticular veins, capillaries, spider veins, telangiectasias, varicose veins)

Microfoam sclerotherapy methods.
Tumescence foam sclerotherapy for cosmetically challenging areas
Cosmetic treatments do not require compression stockings as aftercare
Extensive experience in treating corona phlebetica veins (varicose veins below the knee) and expanded veins or varicose veins of the foot

Over 10 years of experience in post-treatment care without compression stockings in conjunction with laser thermal catheter treatment, RF (radiofrequency) thermal catheter, and foam sclerotherapy procedures.

The treatment of veins is planned based on an individual assessment using surface venous ultrasound performed during the consultation to ensure the most suitable and effective approach.

Specialities and special qualifications

Blood vessel surgery
General surgery
Special competence in wound care

Degree and title

Docent
Specialist physician

Further information

I work as a private practitioner at Mehiläinen

Prices

The price estimate includes the doctor's fee, outpatient clinic fee and Kanta-fee. Other fees can also be charged, such as fees from possible operations and examinations. The price in the parenthesis is the price after the Kela compensation. On weekends and on weeknights the prices may be higher. More information: Prices-page.

Service	Price estimate
The teleconsultation in Specialist doctor	Price estimate 171.10 - 207.10 € (*163.10 - 199.10 €)
Appointment with specialist up to 30 minutes	Price estimate 172.10 - 202.10 € (*164.10 - 194.10 €)
Appointment with Specialist Doctor	Price estimate 172.10 - 228.10 € (*164.10 - 220.10 €)
Doctors who perform surgery at Mehiläinen	Price estimate 172.10 - 202.10 € (*164.10 - 194.10 €)
Appointment with specialist up to 45 minutes	Price estimate 207.10 - 228.10 € (*199.10 - 220.10 €)
Ultrasound scan of blood vessels (adults, over 16 years)	Price estimate 258.00 - 376.40 € (*258.00 - 376.40 €)

Customer feedback

9.9

The grade given by the customers to the specialist is 9.9. The estimate is displayed when there are more than 25 responses over a period of two years.

The score is the average of the specialist's ratings in Mehiläinen's Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey. In the survey, the customer is asked to rate the likelihood that they would recommend the specialist to a friend or colleague on a scale of 0–10 (10 = very likely).

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Introduction

Areas of expertise:

Cosmetic varicose veins or vascular changes in the skin
Symptomatic varicose veins and, more broadly, the treatment of venous diseases
Long-term experience in treating cosmetic vascular changes of the skin
Over 10 years of experience in post-treatment care without compression stockings – treatments are performed for most patients without compression stockings as part of the aftercare

Arterial disease patients and lower limb swelling issues:

Peripheral circulatory disorders, claudication, lower limb ulcers, aortic aneurysms, and patients with carotid artery diseaseInvestigating
The causes of lower limb edema
Investigating the causes of walking difficultiesI have conducted

Research on the effects of post-treatment care without compression stockings on the cosmetic outcomes of varicose vein treatment and the healing of leg ulcers caused by venous insufficiency.

Treatment methods for varicose veins and venous insufficiency:

Laser thermal catheter treatment,
RF thermal catheter treatment
Foam sclerotherapySurgery, including Venaseal adhesive

Treatments for cosmetic vascular changes: (enlarged veins, reticular veins, capillaries, spider veins, telangiectasias, varicose veins)

Microfoam sclerotherapy methods.
Tumescence foam sclerotherapy for cosmetically challenging areas
Cosmetic treatments do not require compression stockings as aftercare
Extensive experience in treating corona phlebetica veins (varicose veins below the knee) and expanded veins or varicose veins of the foot

The treatment of veins is planned based on an individual assessment using surface venous ultrasound performed during the consultation to ensure the most suitable and effective approach.

Specialities and special qualifications

Blood vessel surgery
General surgery
Special competence in wound care

Degree and title

Docent
Specialist physician

Further information

I work as a private practitioner at Mehiläinen

Prices

Service	Price estimate
The teleconsultation in Specialist doctor	Price estimate 171.10 - 207.10 € (*163.10 - 199.10 €)
Appointment with specialist up to 30 minutes	Price estimate 172.10 - 202.10 € (*164.10 - 194.10 €)
Appointment with Specialist Doctor	Price estimate 172.10 - 228.10 € (*164.10 - 220.10 €)
Doctors who perform surgery at Mehiläinen	Price estimate 172.10 - 202.10 € (*164.10 - 194.10 €)
Appointment with specialist up to 45 minutes	Price estimate 207.10 - 228.10 € (*199.10 - 220.10 €)
Ultrasound scan of blood vessels (adults, over 16 years)	Price estimate 258.00 - 376.40 € (*258.00 - 376.40 €)

Locations

Mehiläinen Vantaa Tikkurila
Väritehtaankatu 8, VantaaMedical clinic, Occupational health care centre
Mehiläinen Oulu
Kauppurienkatu 9, OuluMedical clinic, Hospital, Occupational health care centre, Therapy and rehabilitation
Mehiläinen Kokkola
Rantakatu 2 B, KokkolaMedical clinic, Occupational health care centre, Therapy and rehabilitation

Customer feedback

9.9

The grade given by the customers to the specialist is 9.9. The estimate is displayed when there are more than 25 responses over a period of two years.

Introduction

Specialities and special qualifications

Degree and title

Further information

Booking instructions

Prices

Professional competence

Customer feedback9.9

Mehiläinen’s healthcare services are always with you

Introduction

Specialities and special qualifications

Degree and title

Further information

Booking instructions

Prices

Professional competence

Locations

Customer feedback9.9

Mehiläinen’s healthcare services are always with you

Locations