We provide a full range of vascular diagnostic, interventional endovascular and conventional vascular surgery.

Key points

  • We assess and manage people with problems related to their arteries and veins
  • We do not offer treatment for cosmetic or uncomplicated varicose veins, or lymphoedema
Patients need a referral from their GP or healthcare provider. Access referral information

What we do

We provide assessment and management for patients with problems related to their arteries and veins.

We care for patients who are in hospital, have been in hospital or need to come to hospital for:

  • Stretched, split, bulging and/or ruptured blood vessels (aortic dissection, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, kidney (renal) visceral and peripheral aneurysms)
  • Stroke prevention procedures (carotid artery disease)
  • Blocked or narrowed arteries in their lower limbs (peripheral arterial disease)
  • Minimally invasive “endovascular” treatment (balloon angioplasty, stents and standard, fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair)
  • Conventional arterial reconstructive procedures (endarterectomy, bypass grafts, open aortic aneurysm repair) 
  • Removing and dissolving blood vessel clots (arterial thrombectomy/embolectomy, procedures for ilio-femoral DVT, axillo-subclavian DVT, and thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Injury of major veins and arteries
  • Emergency and elective procedures
  • Surgeries performed in conjunction with other specialists because the condition or procedure may involve or risk injury to the major veins and arteries

Who can use our service

Our service is available to patients who meet the Department of Health statewide referral criteria. Please note that requests for services that do not meet the criteria, or that are specifically excluded, will be declined.

Our clinics

Vascular Surgery Clinic
The RMH Parkville
For patients
For health professionals

Need to change or cancel your appointment?

Do one of the following:

  • Access Health Hub to change the appointment yourself
  • Complete our online form and we'll change it for you
  • Call Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 7393 and we'll help you over the phone

What to bring

Every time you come

Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:

  • Medicare card
  • Health Care card (if you have one)
  • Concession card (if you have one)
  • Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
  • Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
  • X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
  • Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
  • Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)

For an overnight or longer stay

If you come for an overnight (or longer stay), you should also bring:

  • A dressing gown and slippers, or comfortable day clothes and shoes
  • Your toiletries
  • Your iPad or tablet and phone, provided you are happy to take responsibility for them

For a clinic appointment

If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:

  • Your appointment letter
  • Any special items listed on your letter
  • Your appointment book (if relevant)
  • TAC or WorkCover claim number

Do not bring (for overnight or longer stay)

And if you're staying overnight or longer, do not bring:

  • Your handbag, wallet, purse or large amounts of cash. Just bring a small amount for items such as newspapers, magazines or coffee
  • Valuables, such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you
Head of service
Mr Timothy Wagner
Contact us
Department of Vascular Surgery
Address
The RMH Parkville
Level 2 North
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria
Vascular Surgery Clinic
Address
The RMH Parkville
Level 1 Centre
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria
Planned Surgery & Pre-Admission
When you receive our letter, call Bookings to make your appointment.
Phone
(03) 9342 7893
Pre-Admission Clinic
Phone
(03) 9342 8400
Bookings
Address
The RMH Parkville
Level 3 East
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria
Surgery waiting list
Contact the RMH Waiting List Coordinators for enquiries about the current surgical waiting list
Last updated 31 January 2023