For Referring Doctors

Vascular Ultrasound Australia is an independently owned and operated diagnostic imaging service. VUA stands as a testament to excellence, founded and meticulously overseen by highly specialised Vascular Sonographers. With exclusive training and specialty qualifications, our team boasts over 20 years of combined experience. Our professional journey spans diverse settings, including collaboration with Vascular Surgeons in private sectors, renowned hospitals such as the Alfred and the Austin public hospitals, and various radiology imaging clinics throughout Victoria.

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Vascular Ultrasound Australia is not just a service; it's a commitment to raising public awareness about the ultrasound industry while delivering a specialised, high-standard ultrasound experience. Our close collaboration with Vascular Surgeons across Victoria equips us with a keen understanding of the precise information crucial to your scan. Anticipating the needs of both Vascular Surgeons and treating Doctors, we ensure that the scans we provide are comprehensive and aligned with their requirements. This dedication translates into a seamless process for your patients, eliminating the necessity for re-scans before their specialist consultations.

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Our expertise extends beyond conventional roles, encompassing direct involvement in vein procedural sessions (such as sclerotherapy, RFA and EVLT) and consulting sessions alongside Vascular Surgeons. This hands-on experience uniquely positions us to comprehend and prioritise information crucial for Surgeons.

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At VUA, we are committed to delivering top-tier vascular imaging services, characterised by precision, efficiency, and a patient-centric approach. Our dedication to excellence is not just a promise but a guarantee. We have honed our skills over years, cross-referencing our scans with angiograms and procedures to ensure consistently accurate and reliable results. At VUA, we prioritise your comfort, assuring all patients who request a female Sonographer will be allocated one.

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Recognizing the diversity in Sonographer training, we emphasize the significance of a qualified specialist Vascular Sonographer with unique skills and extensive training. Our commitment to transparency is evident as we proudly display accreditation numbers, allowing you to verify the highest quality scan from a registered and specialty-trained Sonographer.

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We are open about the training, experience, and qualifications of our Sonographers, ensuring this information is readily accessible to all patients. Our pledge extends to providing an exceptional bedside manner and meticulous attention to detail. In the rare event of any concerns, we encourage you to report them to us. Despite the absence of a formal regulatory body for Sonographers, we take your concerns seriously, pledging to investigate and address any issues promptly, ensuring your experience with our service is nothing short of exceptional.

We welcome all diagnostic imaging referrals for vascular ultrasound scans and offer Bulk Billing for all diagnostic tests. We accept electronic submissions online, via email and fax, or a physical copy of the referral brought by the patient on the day of their scan.

Our commitment to patient well-being goes beyond conventional services. For those without Medicare coverage, we recognise the financial strain of multiple scans and offer reduced fees to ensure accessibility to our specialised services. For patients facing financial distress without Medicare coverage for vascular scans, please reach out to us; we assure you, we can assist.

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Explore our comprehensive range of diagnostic vascular ultrasound scans [link], tailored to meet the diverse needs of our patients. For Doctors and Surgeons seeking on-site Sonographer assistance during consultation sessions, both ad hoc and regular, please email us to discuss this service.

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Our support extends to providing Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) services to treating Doctors and Surgeons. Tailoring our support to your procedural lists, we offer Sonographer assistance during in-room and in-hospital procedures, backed by registered nurses trained in RFA and UGS procedures. Connect with us via email to explore these services.

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In the current healthcare landscape, accessing private Vascular Surgeons can be challenging for many patients. Public health out-patient clinics, while valuable, face constraints. At VUA, we recognise the importance of routine screening surveillance for specific conditions, including carotid stenosis progression, aneurysm size, DVT progression, routine graft surveillance, and EVAR graft surveillance. Our commitment to quality is evident in our reports, overseen by our associated Vascular Surgeon. We provide a management recommendation at the end of each report which indicates indicating when the next surveillance scan should be organised, assuming the patient's circumstances and clinical indications remain unchanged, and whether referral to a Vascular Surgeon is recommended. At VUA, we bridge the gap, ensuring consistent care and monitoring for all our patients.

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Our Sonographers are an elite team who are specialty vascular trained, ASAR registered (can bulk bill), highly experienced and qualified. All Sonographers proudly wear an ID tag with their name, ASAR ID and qualification. All Sonographers have an up-to-date Police Check, Working with Children's Check and First Aid training. VUA provides access to ongoing training and support to all Sonographers and ensure CPD requirements are met. 

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Students under VUA will always be overseen by a a highly experienced and qualified Specialist Vascular Tutor Sonographer. All students will be immediately recognisable by their ID tag and student lanyard. Student Sonographers will hold student ASAR registration and be enrolled in either the UniSA or Western Sydney University vascular ultrasound postgraduate course. They will introduce themselves and disclose their student status to all patients. When a student has commenced scanning, a student Sonographer will never be left to scan unsupervised with all scans re-checked and reviewed by the Specialist Vascular Tutor Sonographer. 

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Our Qualified Sonographers are:

• ASAR Registered (can bulk bill)

  • You can access the ASAR 'find a Sonographer' database here​

•  Specialty qualified and specialty trained as Vascular Sonographers

• Undertaken significant training and experience purely in vascular ultrasound

• Registered and up-to-date with our CPD triennium

• Transparent about each individuals training and experience levels

• Covid Safe

  • Have had 2 vaccines + booster​ 

  • Masks worn at all times

  • Rigorous hand hygiene 

  • Cleaning of equipment and surfaces after each use

Our Nurses are:

• Fully qualified and APRHA regulated nursing staff specialty trained in RFA and UGS procedure

• Covid Safe

• Have had 2 vaccines + booster​ 

• Masks worn at all times

• Rigorous hand hygiene 

• Cleaning of equipment and surfaces after each use

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Certain vascular ultrasound scans necessitate the removal of trousers and/or other clothing items as direct skin contact is essential for accurate imaging.

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We understand the potential discomfort or conflicts with personal beliefs and values that may arise when clothing removal is involved in a scan.

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While gowns are offered, it's important to note that, for many vascular ultrasound studies, the Sonographer will need to scan up to the groin crease.

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Rest assured, with our commitment to your patients' comfort and peace of mind, we guarantee that an ASAR accredited and highly experienced female Vascular Sonographer will perform the scan. This ensures a professional and empathetic approach, prioritizing the dignity and well-being of every patient throughout the procedure.

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We offer the expertise of a dedicated team of Vascular Sonographers to enhance your consulting sessions. With exceptional time management skills and extensive experience collaborating with Surgeons across Victoria, our Sonographers are well-equipped to provide seamless support.

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Whether you require ongoing permanent sessions or ad hoc coverage, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us promptly to arrange coverage, and we can facilitate sessions either at a designated location for patient convenience or through a mobile service in your rooms on the day.

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Recognizing the diverse locations private Surgeons operate in, with multiple consulting room sites and affiliated hospitals, we offer the flexibility of mobile ultrasound and nursing services. This extends to assistance in RFA/EVLT/Venoseal/Sclerotherapy procedures, both in rooms and in the theatre.

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What you can expect from our service:

• A specialist, fully qualified Vascular Sonographer dedicated to your consulting list. We do not use General Sonographer with 'vascular training'. 

• All consumables required for our session will be provided.

• Immediately after each scan, a detailed worksheet will be prepared and given to you before consulting with the patient.

• Any issues, concerns, or noteworthy findings during the ultrasound scan will be communicated to you face-to-face, offering the opportunity to view real-time scans or saved images. Our commitment is to enhance your consulting experience by delivering accurate and timely information to inform your patient care decisions.

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During the scan if anything of concern or medically urgent is discovered on ultrasound, the referring Doctor will be immediately contacted with a copy of the worksheet and preliminary report made available prior to the patient leaving.