Vascular ultrasound Perth
Why we offer in-house vascular ultrasound
Having ultrasound available on-site means we can make more timely decisions about your care. You don’t have to wait days or weeks for imaging results; we can usually assess you during your consultation.
Vascular Surgeon Perth
Expert scans by a dedicated Vascular Imaging Team
Accurate diagnosis is just as important as the treatment itself. That’s why we have teamed up with Perth Vascular Diagnostic Imaging and offer in-house vascular ultrasounds that allow us to assess, diagnose and monitor vascular conditions quickly and accurately in one place.
Vascular ultrasound and Doppler is a specialised imaging test that helps us evaluate how well blood is flowing through your arteries and veins. It’s completely non-invasive and works by using high-frequency sound waves to visualise the blood vessels in your body.
It plays an essential role in diagnosing and managing conditions such as:
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Carotid artery disease
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
- Renal and mesenteric artery disease
- Aneurysms
- Pelvic congestion syndrome
- Dialysis access monitoring
Why vascular ultrasound expertise matters
Vascular ultrasound is a highly specialised area. General radiology clinics may offer vascular scans, but they often use a broad approach that may not be as detailed and often leave out important information needed for planning vascular treatment and ongoing decision-making.
At our practice, we only perform vascular scans and we do them every day. This level of focus means our imaging is more specialised, detailed, and the results are more clinically meaningful.
In many cases, the outcome of your treatment depends on the accuracy of your scan. That’s why we insist on doing it ourselves so we can trust every detail.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon Perth
Ultrasound is more than just imaging; it’s about understanding blood flow patterns. Our aim is to provide the most accurate and detailed scan to best support Dr Altaf’s management and treatment planning for your vascular condition.
Vascular Sonographer Perth
Mr Simon Prout: More than 20 years of vascular imaging experience
All our vascular ultrasounds are performed by Simon Prout from Perth Vascular Diagnostic Imaging who specialises in only vascular imaging. Simon has a career spanning over two decades, and has gained extensive experience in both tertiary hospital and private clinic settings, both locally and internationally. He uses state-of-the-art equipment and the latest techniques to ensure every scan is accurate and reliable.
All vascular Uultrasounds and Dopplers Bulk-Billed with Medicare
All vascular ultrasound scans are bulk billed if you have a valid Medicare card and a referral from a GP or specialist. That means there are no out-of-pocket costs for the scans we provide.
What to expect during your vascular ultrasound
During a vascular ultrasound, a gel is applied to your skin, a transducer is moved over the area to be examined, and you may hear pulsing sounds of blood flow. You can expect minimal discomfort from light pressure.
The vast majority of these scans will take around 30 minutes to complete and you will be advised of any special preparation prior to the scan.
Vascular ultrasound Perth
Book your scan
If you need a vascular ultrasound or have been referred for one, we’re here to help.
Perth Vascular Diagnostic Imaging work alongside Dr Altaf in our Nedlands, Midland, and Carine clinics. All scans are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card and referral.
To make an appointment, or to ask about your referral:
GP and specialist referrals welcome.
About
Dr Altaf
As a vascular surgeon, I believe there is no one size fits all. This means appointments take as long until you fully understand the condition and are happy with my approach to get you the best treatment option.
