About Melbourne Vascular Associates (MVA)

Melbourne Vascular Associates has a clear vision, pillars and standards of care. We seek to become Melbourne’s leading vascular group practice by embracing several key principles:

Excellence & the highest standard in surgical care.
Ethical billing and affordable healthcare
Education and teaching

Pillar
Excellence & the highest standard in surgical care.	Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Employed by Melbourne’s most renowned public hospitals including The Austin and The Alfred. Appointments at Melbourne’s best private hospitals including Epworth and Holmesglen and Knox.
Ethical billing and affordable healthcare.	Holders of age pension card are bulk billed. Most in hospital procedures are “no gap” with appropriate levels of private health insurance
Education and teaching	Each appointment is 20-30 minutes, whether private or bulk billed, new or review – to ensure patients leave feeling well informed and educated about their conditions and options.

OUR TEAM

Mr. Kalpa Perera

VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGEON

Kalpa Perera is a vascular and endovascular surgeon trained in all aspects of both arterial and venous disorders. He is adept at both open and the latest minimally invasive techniques and will tailor treatment to the very specific needs of his patients.

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Mr. Sam Farah

VASCULAR AND ENDOVASULAR SURGEON

Sam Farah is a Melbourne based vascular and endovascular surgeon with a special interest in the treatment of lower limb arterial and venous disease. He is the current supervisor of vascular surgery training at The Austin.

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Larissa

PRACTICE MANAGER

Larissa is our practice manager, and works across all our sites ensuring that Melbourne Vascular Associates operates smoothly and efficiently.

Cath

PRACTICE NURSE/ADMINISTRATION

Cath works both as a practice nurse and amongst our administration staff. She also works at John Fawkner Hospital, and supports our patients in our North-Eastern suburbs.