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Vascular Experts With over 30 Years Experience Delivering Specialised Treatment.

The Art of Vein Care traces it’s origin back thirty years, when Dr David Huber set up the first specialised vascular surgery practice in Wollongong in 1990. At that time, specialised training for vascular surgeons was new to Australia, and Dr Huber was one of the first. He completed his general surgery in Sydney, specialised for three years in London, and then completed the new Australian vascular surgical training on return to Sydney.

A vascular surgeon’s work means working with arteries and veins, which he did for many years in both the public and the private hospital systems. As the field of vascular surgery advanced, open surgery with long hospital recovery times began to give way to endovascular surgery and minimally invasive procedures. That has meant shorter hospital stays, and for many patients, no need for hospitalisation at all.

Since then we have seen new research, new techniques and new guidelines for venous (vein) disease. As an example, the NICE guidelines no longer recommend stripping of varicose veins. There has been a revolution in how we regard and how and when we treat varicose veins. The knowledge and research has given birth to a whole new speciality, phlebology, the science and art of treating veins.

Continuing education is a priority for our practice. Dr Huber has fostered and mentored hundreds of junior doctors. He lectures students at the Wollongong University Graduate School of Medicine. He has a long association with ultrasound labs and the training of specialist vascular sonographers. Currently the practice has two specialty sonographers and one receptionist who is doing the entry exams so that she too can embark on the four year course.

Ultrasound is a vital adjunct to phlebology, because it is a non-invasive method of verifying a diagnosis, and a way of guiding treatment. A phlebologist ‘visualises’ the veins on the ultrasound screen while treating veins, so it is a very accurate approach.

Clinical Associate Professor Huber is a qualified phlebologist (expert in vein care) and sonographer as well as a general surgeon and vascular surgeon, but he now works as a phlebologist only. His extensive education and experience means he takes a holistic view of his patients, even though he only treats vein disease.

You can make a booking with our specialist doctor in our comfortable clinics which are located in Wollongong, South West Sydney and Orange. Book an appointment today! Modern treatments. Services: Excess sweat treatments, varicose veins.

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Our Standard of Care

The entire team at The Art of Vein Care is dedicated to the best possible patient experience and care. We offer a thorough and specialised vein service, from modern non invasive treatments for varicose veins and spider veins, to gentle, patient care for difficult and slow to heal venous ulcers, and treatments for all other venous diseases. Our doctors will always take the time to listen to our patients, to make sure they are confident and comfortable to join the decision making process regarding suitable treatments.

We offer comprehensive evidence based treatments, nearly all of which can be done in our modern, beautifully equipped procedure rooms, thus avoiding the need for a hospital stay. We are a medical clinic, not a cosmetic one, and we pay attention to technical details to ensure the best possible result. Our treatments are ultrasound guided, meaning that you can be sure we are always accurate and effective. We also offer a unique treatment for excess sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the axilla.

miraDry is the only TGA approved treatment for permanent dramatic reduction of underarm sweat odour and hair, in a single treatment. Over 90% of patients need one treatment only for permanent results.

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Nurses and Staff

Sharon Williams

Receptionist

Sharon joined The Art of Vein Care in January 2020, but previously worked in Dr Huber’s vascular lab since 2011, so we regard her as a long-established team member. She says she values a calm, pleasant work environment and great work colleagues, and I hope that’s what she has found with us. She slipped easily into the role of receptionist in the Wollongong practice and easily manages any situation that arises, always with a smile.

Kristina Goreski

Receptionist

Kristina joined us in August 2019. She worked with Dr Huber through his vascular lab since 2015, and now manages the Wollongong lab for him. Her competence, experience and efficiency is obvious, as is her care and politeness with patients. Everyone enjoys her company.

Anastasia Scowen

Receptionist

Anastasia started with the South West Sydney practice in January 2018, and now runs the practice, managing both the clinical and lab aspects. Being exposed to the lab ignited her passion to become a vascular sonographer, and she is achieving high distinctions in the entry exams to start her training. We hope she can continue to work part time for us as her career progresses and changes.

Dale McCoy

Nurse

Dale started with us in May 2019. He is extremely competent and adapts easily to new techniques and processes that Dr Huber introduces. He is welcoming and reassuring for patients who are having their procedures in the rooms. He is easy company for patients and for all the staff. He also runs a respiratory clinic in Corrimal.

Our Team

Dr David Huber

Clinical Associate Professor

Dr Huber is one of the most widely respected, educated and experienced vascular surgeons in Australia. He is always involved in research projects and continuing education for himself, his staff, general practitioners and allied health people.

He is dedicated to creating a harmonious and supportive workplace for his staff. Without that we cannot have a harmonious and supportive atmosphere for our patients.

Sean Mulready

Sonographer

Sean has ten years experience as an intensive care paramedic. His extensive experience as a sonographer was further refined during his two years at Dr Huber’s lab, before joining him at Illawarra Vascular Ultrasound which is associated with The Art of Vein Care.

He also teaches ultrasound within the Intensive Care Unit and the Emergency Department at Wollongong Public Hospital.

We are very happy to have the advantage of his extensive experience and his continued interest in educating others. His relaxed no fuss way with patients is a huge asset to our ultrasound lab in Wollongong.

Adam Al-Janabi

Sonographer

Adam has been a vascular trainee with Dr Huber from the start of his career in 2017. He also has general ultrasound experience as well as being a qualified pharmacist. He graduated as a specialist sonographer in July 2020.

He is gentle, calm, reassuring and respectful with patients as well as very diligent with his scanning. He is a huge asset to our team. Adam is based at the Gregory Hills practice in South West Sydney.