How many vascular surgeons are there in Australia?
151 vascular surgeons
Currently in Australia and New Zealand, 151 vascular surgeons are Fellows of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS, Vasc), 138 in Australia and 13 in New Zealand.
What is a vascular surgical ward?
The Vascular unit is part of the cardiovascular team at the hospital, who look after people with. conditions that affect the heart, or the blood vessels. This means that you might stay on a. different ward.
What is vascular disease?
Vascular diseases are conditions which affect your vascular system. They are common and can be serious. Some types include: Aneurysm – a bulge or “ballooning” in the wall of an artery. Atherosclerosis – a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
How long does it take to become a vascular surgeon in Australia?
The experience requirements for Vascular surgery involves 8 weeks of General Surgery, 8 weeks of Intensive Care, and 16 weeks of Vascular Surgery completed within the last 5 years prior to application.
Why choose our vascular surgery department?
Our Vascular Surgery Department provides comprehensive specialised services for people who have problems with their veins and arteries. We provide surgical services for northern Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and as far north as Rockhampton. We also receive tertiary referrals from throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales.
What services do we offer at Royal Brisbane and women’s Hospital?
We offer outpatient consultation and surgical services at 2 hospital sites; Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH). We provide a full range of specialised diagnostic and surgical procedures, these include: diagnostic vascular ultrasound (scan to identify blockages and detect blood clots)
Are all vascular services funded in the Queensland Public Health System?
Not all services are funded in the Queensland public health system. The following are not routinely provided in a public Vascular service. Asymptomatic / cosmetic varicose veins (unless within scope of your local health service)
Where do we provide surgical services in Brisbane?
We provide surgical services for northern Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and as far north as Rockhampton. We also receive tertiary referrals from throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. We offer outpatient consultation and surgical services at 2 hospital sites; Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).