About Vein Health Clinic Melbourne

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

Take the strain off veins

07 Aug 2014

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.

Laser and Varicose Veins

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.)

Goodbye to Varicose Veins

10 Jul 2014

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.

What expectant mothers must know about 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.

Varicose Veins – The Facts

29 May 2013

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.

 

Varicose veins are common and treatable

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