Artery and Vein Experts
Vein Treatments

Sclerotherapy & Vascular Surgeon

Wollongong, Gregory Hills & Orange

The Art Of Vein Care offers minimally invasive, patient-centred care from some of Australia’s most experienced phlebologists (vein doctors) and vascular surgeons. With locations in Gregory Hills, Wollongong, Orange and now Canberra, our vein and vascular doctors have provided exceptional medical and surgical care for 14,000 patients.

From ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy for spider veins, through to EVLA for varicose veins, as well as treatment of life-threatening DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), our team is committed to providing the vein treatments you need.

We also provide expert care for arterial conditions including Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Aortic Aneurysm, Vascular Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection.

Our latest offering for cancer patients includes portacath to make access safer, easier and more comfortable where repeated intravenous treatments like chemotherapy are required.

Here are some of the arterial & vascular conditions we treat and procedures we provide.

Arterial

  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Chemotherapy Access Devices
  • Arterial Venous Fistula
  • Stroke Prevention
  • Mesenteric Angina
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Vascular Aneurysm
  • Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)

Vascular

  • Varicose Veins
  • Spider Veins
  • Lipoedema Veins
  • Vascular Ultrasound
  • Venous Ulcers
  • Pregnancy Veins
  • Pelvic Venous Disorder
  • Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
  • DVT (Travel Related Veins)
  • Popliteal Vein Compression
  • Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
  • Ovarian Vein Incompetence

Our Services

Veins/Spider Veins

Vascular Ultrasound

Lipoedema Veins

Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral Artery Disease

Portacath

Portacath & Arterial Fistula

Stenting
PAD & PVD Stents

DVT

Pelvic Venous Disorder

Venous Ulcers

Vein Ultrasound Canberra, Wollongong & Gregory Hills 

Our new state-of-the-art, onsite, ultrasound clinic in Wollongong has the latest Doppler/Duplex ultrasound for all body areas (excluding heart).

✓ All arterial investigations are bulk-billed.
✓ All venous investigations for pensioners are bulk-billed.

Whilst we perform most vein procedures in-rooms, we also provide complex surgical procedures at Wollongong Private Hospital and Camden Surgical Hospital.

Here is a link for your GP to refer to Art of Vein.

To find out more about ultrasound v Doppler ultrasound click here

Note: You do not need to see the vascular specialist first to have a vascular scan in our labs, but you will need a referral from your GP. That will save you a second consult fee.

Our Team

Dr Jason Toniolo

Dr Jason Toniolo
VVClinical Lead/Vascular Surgeon
BBS/BMedSc (Hons),
Grad Dip (Surg Anat), FRACS (Vasc)

Luqman Nasar

Dr Luqman Nasar
Phlebologist
MBBS, BSc, DCH, MIPH, DMU (Vascular), RVT, FRACGP

Dr Melanie Sung

Dr Melanie Sung – Canberra
Phlebologist
MBBS (Hons), RACGP,
ASUM Certified

A/Prof David Huber
Founder
MBBS, FRACS (Vascular & General) DDU (Vasc)

Stela Bashi

Stela Bashi
Manager

Sharon

Sharon
Receptionist

Olivia Mackay

Olivia Mackay
Administration

Sean

Sean
Sonographer

Hadi Younes

Hadi Younes
Sonographer

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