New Patients at Advanced Vascular
Whatever’s brought you here, whether you’ve been putting it off for years or you noticed something new last week, we want your first visit to feel straightforward. Dr Aziz takes the time to understand what’s going on before recommending anything, so you’re never left guessing what happens next.
Is This You?
Varicose veins affect a wide range of people, and there’s no single profile that fits everyone. Around three out of every four patients Dr Aziz sees are women, though men are affected too. Patients typically range from their mid-20s through to their mid-70s, and age on its own doesn’t tell you much: many people have lived with varicose veins for twenty or thirty years before deciding to do something about them.
There’s often a genetic tendency at play, though it doesn’t follow a predictable pattern. It’s common for one sibling to develop varicose veins while another never does.
What Tends to Make Symptoms Worse
Varicose veins themselves aren’t caused by your job or lifestyle, but certain occupations and conditions can make existing symptoms more noticeable or uncomfortable. If your work has you standing for long stretches (in a shop, a salon, a classroom, a hospital ward, or on a farm) or sitting stationary for hours at a time (behind a desk, in a truck, or operating machinery), you may notice more aching, swelling, or visible veins by the end of the day.
Your First Visit
Your appointment starts with a conversation. Dr Aziz will ask about your health history, any previous procedures, and what’s actually bothering you, whether that’s discomfort, appearance, or both. From there, he’ll carry out a physical examination and, in most cases, an ultrasound scan performed and reviewed by him personally on-site using portable equipment.
Based on what the scan shows, Dr Aziz will talk you through your options and recommend a plan suited to your specific veins, with costs and next steps explained clearly before you decide anything.
For most varicose vein patients, the process is refreshingly finite: assessment, scan, treatment, and one or two follow-up visits, and you’re done. This is different to general vascular surgery, where certain conditions require ongoing, longer-term monitoring. Dr Aziz will let you know early on which category applies to you.
Referrals and Medicare, Made Simple
You don’t need a GP referral to book a consultation with Advanced Vascular. If you’d like to claim a Medicare rebate for your consultation or treatment, a referral can typically be arranged once your appointment is confirmed, rather than being a hurdle you need to clear first. And if you don’t have private health insurance, that’s not a barrier either.
Payment Options
We aim to make paying for your care as easy as everything else. Our practice accepts direct deposit, phone payments by Visa or Mastercard
Take the First Step Towards Healthier Veins
If you’d like to find out what’s going on with your veins, contact Advanced Vascular to book your first consultation.
