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 β Monash University)
Certified Sclerotherapist (Australasian College of Phlebology)
Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Sonography β University of Sydney)
PHLEBOLOGIST β 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)
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Over recent years, the negative health consequences of sitting all day have become well known. Put simply, sitting all day is bad. But is a standing desk really any better for us?
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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