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.
Recent articles by Dr Peter Paraskevas
29 Jan 2015
Patients often ask me – “Why do I need an Ultrasound Examination to assess my Varicose Vein Problem?”
The answer to this is quite simple.
11 Sep 2014
VARICOSE veins and spider veins related to pregnancy are extremely common in the general community. About 8 out of 10 women who have had two or more pregnancies will develop varicose veins, particularly in the groin area, but also in the upper thighs and lower legs.
04 Sep 2014
WHAT most people don’t realise is that varicose vein disease can progressively worsen and contribute to the development of complications, says vein specialist Peter Paraskevas.
17 Jul 2014
ONE of the most common statements that phlebologist Dr Peter Paraskevas hears from patients is that doctors have told them laser treatment won’t work for their varicose veins. He says it’s hard to know whether these doctors are referring to superficial laser (laser used in treating surface pigmentation or hair removal) or endovenous laser (laser used to treat internal varicose veins.)
03 Oct 2013
Statistics show that 8 out of 10 women who have had 2 or more pregnancies will experience varicose veins in the lower half of their body. Dr Peter Paraskevas, Executive Board Member of The Australasian College of Phlebology and a leader in the non-surgical treatment of varicose veins has provided the following insights into an important health concern for all women who are pregnant.