About Vein Health

Dr. Peter Paraskevas

MBBS, FACP, GCertHSc (Med Sonography)

Dr Peter Paraskevas is a qualified phlebologist and a full member of the Australasian College of Phlebology. In addition to his formal training, Dr Paraskevas has trained with world renowned phlebologists and vascular surgeons both in Australia and abroad and continues to improve on his skills in a rapidly evolving field.

He attends annual conferences of the Australasian College of Phlebology and remains actively involved providing lectures in anatomy and ultrasound.

Dr Paraskevas is currently involved in the training of basic registrars of the College of Phlebology. He provides education and hands on clinical tuition to doctors wishing to enter into the specialty field. He is a regular examiner of both Basic and Advanced Registrars, sitting their preliminary and final oral examinations with the College of Phlebology. In addition to this, Dr Paraskevas regularly provides lectures in the field of phlebology both in a conference and seminar setting.

Qualifications

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery – Monash University)
  • Certified Sclerotherapist (Australasian College of Phlebology)
  • Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Sonography – University of Sydney)
  • PHLEBOLOGIST – F.A.C.P. (Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology)

Professional Memberships

  • Full Member of the Australasian College of Phlebology
  • Member of the Australian Institute of Ultrasound
  • Graduate Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology
  • American Academy of Aesthetics Medicine (AAAM)
  • Affiliate Member of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgeons
  • Full Member of the ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons)

Recent articles by Dr Peter Paraskevas

Varicose Vein Treatment with Sclerotherapy

The symptoms of varicose veins may vary from patient to patient. In many cases, there may not be any symptoms at all.

Dr Paraskevas Presents at the ACCS and the ACP Annual Sclerotherapy Workshop

Dr Paraskevas was once again honoured to represent the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) and the Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP) at the Annual Sclerotherapy Workshop for ACCS registrars in Melbourne.

Standards and Guidelines

The Australasian College of Phlebology has now released new Standards Guidelines for practitioners who are working within the field of Phlebology. These guidelines detail the appropriate practice of Direct Vision Sclerotherapy and Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy. Each standard is available for download below: 2016 Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy Standard Download: ACPAppendix1toUGSStandard2016.pdf Download: ACPUGSStandard2016.pdf 2016 Direct Vision Sclerotherapy […]

Q&A on DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and Long-Haul Flights

We normally take copious care in all the details of booking our holidays and far flung adventures, but have you given any thought to the health of your veins during your flight?

CEAP: How Phlebologists Classify the Severity of Venous Disease

In the past it has been tricky for phlebologists and health professionals to define vein disorders because of the range and severity of symptoms.