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
06 Oct 2015
With VenaSeal, medical grade glue, is placed within the diseased vein using a small catheter. VenaSeal effectively glues the vein wall together within seconds. Over the coming hours, the treated vein will permanently harden over and eventually undergo absorption by the body over several months. The VenaSeal procedure takes between 15-20 minutes and is carried […]
10 Aug 2015
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) has become a gold standard treatment for most patients suffering from varicose veins, but it is about to get even better! Find out more below:
17 Jul 2015
This 48 year old patient presents with extensive lower leg varicose vein disease and associated pigmentation of the skin.
She was treated with Endovenous Laser Ablation and Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy.
30 Jun 2015
The decision to have your varicose veins or spider veins treated is a big one. Patients are often filled with trepidation or a feeling of anxiety or fear of the treatment and the final result.
16 Mar 2015
Dr Peter Paraskevas attended the 17th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP) in beautiful Noosa on the Sunshine Coast.
The five day meeting included important lectures on advancements in Venous Treatments, original paper presentations and panel discussions covering many important areas of Phlebology.