Vascular Surgery

Patient information

View Health Professional 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
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
Have feedback for us?
Connect with Alfred Health

Have some feedback for us?

Get in touch:

Contact us

In Case Of An Emergency, Call 000