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)
VARICOSE veins are common, but what most people don’t realise is that varicose vein disease can worsen and cause complications. These include oedema (leg swelling), venous eczema (dermatitis), lipodermatosclerosis (thickened, contracted skin in the lower leg), thrombophlebitis (blood clots and inflammation of the veins) and venous ulcers.
At Vein Health Medical Clinic, phlebologist Dr Peter Paraskevas, a fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology, specialises in the treatment of varicose veins.
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.)
NOT LONG ago the only way to erase varicose and spider veins was to endure the pain and scarring of surgical stripping. And even then the veins could reappear or new ones develop. But Vein Health Medical Clinic offers non-surgical prevention and treatment of large, painful varicose veins, leg ulcers, post surgical varicose vein recurrence and spider veins.
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.
What causes Varicose Veins? Does your body need varicose veins? Get all the facts about varicose veins, everything you need to know and what treatment you should seek.
Vein Health Melbourne upholds high standards of infection control
Vein Health Melbourne is a fully accredited Day Procedure Centre with VIC Health. Meaning that our clinic follows the appropriate health standards and regulations in preventing infection, providing comprehensive care, and recognising and responding to acute deterioration.
We uphold our high clinical and infection control standards by:
Disinfecting and wipe down of treatment surfaces after each patient interaction
Thorough cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and rooms
Thorough, frequent cleaning of all high touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles and treatment areas
Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during all appointments
We have introduced additional precautionary measures:
We are advising patients to let us know if they are potentially high risk for infection or have been exposed to anyone who is high risk
Requesting all patients to use the hand sanitiser provided upon entry into our reception areas