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Meet Our Doctors
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John Preston Harris MS, FRACS, FACS, FRCS, DDU Vascular Surgeon
Professor John Harris is a graduate of the University of Sydney and was appointed Foundation Professor of Vascular Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney in 1998. He is currently Head, Department of Surgery at the University of Sydney and Chairman, Division of Surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
His clinical interests include non-invasive investigation of peripheral vascular disorders, lower extremity arterial reconstruction, aortic surgery, surgery for stroke prevention, thoracic outlet surgery, endoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhydrosis and endovascular surgery. |
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Michael Stephen FRACS
Area of Interest : Endoluminal approaches to Aneurysm Repair, Carotid Disease and Peripheral Vascular Disease |
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Geoffrey Hamilton White FRACS
Dr Geoffrey White is the Head of Department of Vascular Surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, University of sydney. He completed his specialty training at RPA before working in the U.S.A for five years as a Vascular Surgeon, with involvement also in Trauma Surgery and Transplantation.
Since returning to Sydney he has established a strong background in clinical practice and research activity, particularly with respect to development of medical devices and also in clinical aspect of less-invasive treatments for Vascular Disorders. He has published two textbooks on Vascular treatment, as well as authoring more than 75 book chapters and 150 published research papers in medical journals. |
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Stephen Dubenec FRACS Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
Dr Steven Dubenec is a Vascular Surgeon who has clinical appointments at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Mater Misericordiae Hospital and Strathfield Private Hospital.
He is currently involved in both National and New South Wales based committees devoted to improving the level of understanding, diagnosis and treatment of peripheral arterial disease. He is also involved in international clinical trials for peripheral arterial disease.
He is a member of the Australian & New Zealand Society of Vascular Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and Royal Society of Medicine. |
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Special Interests and Expertise:
- Endovascular stent-graft treatment of Aortic Aneurysms
- Endovascular stent-graft treatment of Thoracic Aneuryms and Dissections
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (Angioplasty and Stent Treatment, Surgery)
- Carotid disease and Stroke prevention
- Venous disorders and varicose veins (injection treatments, or surgery)
- Upper limb disorders (thrombosis, hyperhydrosis/endoscopic sympathectomy procedures)
- Vascular diagnosis (angiography/ultrasound techniques)
Hospital Privileges:
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Sydney
- Sydney Private Hospital, Ashfield, Sydney
- Strathfield Private Hospital
- Mater Hospital, Crows Nest, Sydney
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Raffi Qasabian FRACS Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
Dr Raffi Qasabian is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, with clinical appointments at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Bankstown Hospital, Mater Misericordiae and Strathfield private Hospitals.
Dr Qasabian is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Vascular Surgeons, and has been newly appointed to the NSW Regional Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He is a lecturer and co-ordinator of the Surgical Course for 3rd year medical students at the Central Clinical School of the University of Sydney. |
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Following completion of his surgical studies in Australia, Dr Qasabian undertook a Fellowship year at St Thomas’ Hospital in London, where he gained valuable experience in open and endovascular surgical techniques. Since returning to Sydney, he has established a practice in vascular surgery with a particular interest in:
- Aneurysm disease
- Carotid artery surgery
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
- Diabetic feet
- Varicose vein surgery
- Vascular insufficiency in diabetics
- Minimally invasive vascular interventions:
- Balloon angioplasty and stenting for PAD
- Endoluminal stent-grafting of aneurysms
- Thoracoscopic sympathectomy for excessive sweating
- Renal transplant and access for dialysis
- Trauma
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His clinical interests and areas of expertise include:
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We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have concerning our Practice.
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