Vascular Surgery
Patient information
What we do
We provide a surgical service for people who have problems relating to their blood vessels, including:
- a full range of venous (vein) and arterial (artery) surgery
- assisting in renal (kidney) transplant and providing access for haemodialysis (dialysis)
- diagnostic angiography (a special x-ray to look at the arteries)
- endovascular (inside the blood vessels) procedures
- treatment for blockages following bypass graft surgery
How to access this service
Referral from your GP
You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service. Your doctor will fax your referral letter to us. Once we receive it, we will send you a confirmation letter.
If you need surgery, you will be placed on a surgical waiting list after being seen in clinic. You may also need to attend the Pre-Admission Clinic prior to your surgery.
What to bring
Every time you come
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
For a clinic appointment
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
For a day procedure
- Responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home
- Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit
For an overnight (or longer) stay
- Dressing gown and slippers, or comfortable day clothes and shoes
- Personal hygiene items, such as shampoo, shaving equipment, toothpaste and deodorant
- Something to do, like a book to read, a magazine or an iPad or tablet with headphones
What not to bring for an overnight (or longer) stay
- Your handbag, wallet, purse or large amounts of cash
- Valuables, such as jewellery or watches
Our clinics
Clinic name | Campus | Location |
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Varicose Veins Clinic Mondays at The Alfred |
The Alfred | 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
Varicose Veins Clinic Wednesdays at The Alfred |
The Alfred | 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
Vascular Clinic | The Alfred | 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
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