Specialists in Varicose Veins

• MBBS (HONS) FACP
• REGISTERED MEDICAL SPECIALIST – AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL BOARD
• BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER – AUSTRALASIAN  COLLEGE OF PHLEBOLOGY
• CO-FOUNDER – INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL IMAGE GUIDED SURGERY (MIGS)

Experience includes over 2,500 Laser Ablations and 9,000 Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy Injections. This covers varicose and spider veins, clotting disorders, vascular birthmarks, leg ulcers – with related conditions – venous interventions and diseases.

• MB ChB BSc (Hons) Pharm MFGP MMed Rad(D) FRANZCR FACP
• REGISTERED MEDICAL SPECIALIST – AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL BOARD
• BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER – AUSTRALASIAN  COLLEGE OF PHLEBOLOGY

• AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL BOARD REGISTERED

An innovative Doctor, with a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery from the Central University of Venezuela. He has a Diploma in Phlebology from the Australasian College of Phlebology. Dr Ochoa has more than 12 years of experience practicing medicine in two different countries — Australia and Venezuela — achieving full unrestricted licenses to practice medicine in both countries. He has been a tutor for international medical graduates with Health Education Australia Limited for six years. His experience includes orthopaedic and vascular surgery.

Dr Ochoa is a Member of the Australasian College of Phlebology, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and Medical College of Miranda (Venezuela).

Dr Ochoa has special interests in non-operative and minimally invasive treatment of venous disease, sports medicine, the management of chronic disease, preventative medicine and travel medicine

‘I see myself in the quest for innovation.’

• AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL BOARD REGISTERED

Doctor Melissa Lamb studied a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Sydney. Her early training was undertaken at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.

Dr Lamb is an trained emergency doctor, working in Phlebology with the HealthiVein group. She has a special interest in cardiovascular medicine and vascular surgery. Dr Lamb has the privilege of working in both disciplines. Dr Lamb is also an educator within her emergency team.

Dr Lamb is a Member of the Australasian College of Phlebology.

She takes great pleasure in working with her accomplished colleagues in the HealthiVein group, where innovation and image-guided vascular surgery are world-class.

‘I am passionate about providing expert procedures with innovative medicine to deliver the very best for our patients.’

• OSTEOPATHY BOARD OF AUSTRALIA REGISTERED

Dr Kristopher Sanford studied a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor Applied Science (Osteopathy) at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). For the past four years, Kristopher has worked in Sydney as a general osteopathic practitioner. Throughout this time, he has worked closely with the team at HealthiVein group on both vascular and musculo-skeletal cases.

Prior to moving to Sydney, Kristopher was the head injury prevention and rehabilitation specialist for a premier league soccer team in Melbourne, where his love of working with the mechanics and injuries of the lower limbs began.

Kristopher has also spent time consulting at SportsMed, an orthopaedic surgical hospital in Mumbai, India. This helped shape his passion for working with medical and surgical teams to achieve the best results.

Kristopher takes great pride and pleasure in working with the HealthiVein group.

‘I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of the medical model to achieve the best outcome for my patients.’

Sophie Semerci graduated from Western Sydney University  with a Bachelor in Construction Management. She was accepted into Western Sydney University in 2022 for a Bachelor of Nursing. She will start her first year in 2023.

Neeraj Aggarwal graduated from Monash University in 2008 with a Bachelor in Accounting, while also completing his first year in a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

He then put his accounts on hold, while pursuing a sporting career, where he lived oversees and learned discipline and continued to pursue excellence in the sporting field. After this, he moved to Sydney and started his accounting career, applying his non-technical skills — pursuit of excellence, continuous learning and hard work — in the accounting field, gaining a number of small business clients. He continues to handle all account related works for small businesses, ranging from payroll, BAS submissions, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

‘I am passionate about learning and expanding myself in the health and wellness field and personal development realm, as I feel we never stop learning.’

• MAGISTER IN MARKETING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

With a Bachelor degree as an Industrial Designer from the Pontificia Javeriana University, Colombia, a Masters in Marketing from the Universidad Jose Camilo Cela, Spain and a Masters in Project Management from Central Queensland University, Maria has had the opportunity to develop business through marketing plans and strategies for different companies and projects around the world for more than 6 years.

Maria’s experience working in one of the biggest Innovation Centres in Europe (Tecnalia), and as an entrepreneur of different start-ups in diverse sectors of the industry, gives her the necessary tools to solve complex problems related to marketing. 

‘I have a passion for self-taught knowledge and Marketing. I believe knowledge is a way of evolving and growing.’

Meredith has a Bachelor of Arts Degree and an Honours Degree in English from Newcastle University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing from Macquarie University.

Meredith has worked in Education, Community Services and Health sectors, with experience editing from the vocational education level to academia. She has written and edited technical information, informative material and newsletters for organisations both large and small. Meredith has had the honour to work with various authors on their books.

Meredith is a Profession Member with the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) and an Ordinary Member with the Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA).

‘I believe it is important to include people who struggle to read when writing to inform.’