VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGEON

Dr Ian Campbell is a contemporary Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon.

MBBS, MPH&TM, PGDIPSURGANAT, FRACS (VASC)

VASCULAR & ENDOVASCULAR SURGEON

Dr Ian Campbell is a contemporary Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon who has completed comprehensive training in modern vascular practice of both Open and Endovascular Surgery.

Dr Campbell can advise on all areas covered by a modern vascular surgeon, but has particular interest in the treatment of:

Welcome to

BRISBANE VASCULAR -
DR IAN CAMPBELL

Welcome to the Practice of Dr Ian Campbell – Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon servicing Greenslopes Private Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital and Sunnybank Private Hospital. We strive to provide the very best in patient care to achieve the very best patient outcome.

Now operating out of  St Andrew’s Ipswich

VASCULAR & ENDOVASCULAR SURGEON

About

Dr Ian Campbell - VASCULAR & ENDOVASCULAR SURGEON

Dr Ian Campbell is a contemporary Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon who has completed comprehensive training in modern vascular practice of both Open and Endovascular Surgery.

Dr Campbell was born and raised on a farm in Bundaberg and completed his secondary education at North Bundaberg State High School. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) through James Cook University in Townsville and took an interest in surgery.
After graduating from university, he began his intern year in Brisbane, which is where he decided to settle. He completed his intern and resident years at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and then worked for two years as an unaccredited Registrar in General Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. It was through these years of unaccredited training that he developed a passion for Vascular Surgery.

On completion of his Vascular Surgery training (FRACS) he was awarded the Sam Mellick travelling award, and he undertook further study in Advanced Open Aortic work at National University Hospital in Singapore. Dr Campbell then travelled to St Thomas’ Hospital in London, under the teaching of Dr Stephen Black, to learn techniques of Deep Venous Reconstruction.

Dr Ian Campbell continues to work at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, as a Visiting Medical Officer. His private practice centres around Greenslopes,  Sunnybank Private Hospitals and St Andrew’s Ipswich.

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT WITH
DR CAMPBELL

Making an appointment with Dr Campbell is easy and his helpful team are always ready to assist. A GP or specialist referral is required.  Once this has been obtained, contact the rooms to make an appointment.  A confirmation appointment pack will be sent out which will include an appointment confirmation letter, patient details forms and a practice privacy policy.  Dr Campbell’s consultation fees are disclosed in the confirmation letter.

On the day, please bring along a copy of any recent radiology scans as well as a copy of your referral.  We’re here to help, so if you do have any questions before your appointment, please don’t hesitate to give the rooms a call. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Dr Ian Campbell's Services

COMMON CONDITIONS & RELEVANT TREATMENT

VARICOSE VEINS

Varicose Veins – ropey, enlarged, dilated veins
WHAT ARE VARICOSE VEINS?
Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen and twisting veins that often appear blue or dark purple. They happen when faulty valves in the veins allow blood to flow in the wrong direction. If left untreated they can cause skin changes and ulcers.
INTERVENTION

A fine tube is inserted into the vein that process heat
to close the vein so the blood travels through normal veins.

A fine needle is inserted into the vein and a chemical
is injected that seals the vein off.

VARICOSE VEINS

Varicose Veins – ropey, enlarged, dilated veins
WHAT ARE VARICOSE VEINS?
Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen and twisting veins that often appear blue or dark purple. They happen when faulty valves in the veins allow blood to flow in the wrong direction. If left untreated they can cause skin changes and ulcers.
INTERVENTION

A fine tube is inserted into the vein that process heat
to close the vein so the blood travels through normal veins.

A fine needle is inserted into the vein and a chemical
is injected that seals the vein off.

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS

Deep Vein Thrombosis  – Vein clot
WHAT IS DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS (DVT) OR SUPERFICIAL THROMBOSIS?

Deep venous thrombosis is where a clot forms in the veins deep next to the artery or close to the skin.  This can cause damage that results in skin changes and ulcers or pain and swelling when the leg is dependent.

INTERVENTION

Blood thinning to prevent clot from spreading to the lungs and causing a pulmonary embolus.

A fine needle is inserted into the vein and a chemical is injected that seals the vein off.

Insertion of a metal device that keeps chronically damaged veins open to improve the flow.

CAROTID STENOSIS

Carotid Stenosis – narrowed or blocked neck arteries
WHAT IS CAROTID STENOSIS?

Carotid Stenosis is a narrowing or blockage in the neck artery. Parts of the narrowing can break off and result in a stroke or mini stroke.

treatment/ INTERVENTION

Stopping smoking and living healthy lifestyle with good diet.

Mini aspirin and cholesterol pills to reduce risk of stroke or mini stroke.

Carotid Endarterectomy will be discussed depending on indication and degree of narrowing.

ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM

WHAT IS AN ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM?
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA or triple A) is an enlarged blood vessel in the abdomen. They usually cause no symptoms, except if they rupture/burst which can be life threatening.
treatment
Ultrasound or CT scan can be used to watch the size of the aneurysm until it gets to a size where we worry about it bursting.

Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repar (EVAR) – a stent is placed inside the artery to keep blood out of the aneurysm and reducing the risk of rupture

The artery is replaced though a cut in the abdomen. By replacing the aneurysm it reduces the risk of rupture

PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

WHAT CAUSES LEG ARTERY DISEASE?

Blood supply to the leg is reduced from narrowing or blockages of the artery. This results in muscle pain/ache when walking or in severe cases pain at rest and foot wounds. It also can present with foot/leg wound that is slow to heal but not causing symptoms otherwise.

treatment

Smoking cessation, blood pressure and cholesterol control.

A needle is placed into an artery to allow a metal stent or a balloon  to be placed inside the blockage to open it up.

Walking program to open vessels around the blockage up.

Opening the artery above and below the blockage/narrowing and  joining  a bypass graft. This recreates a new vessel with a vein or prosthetic/plastic 

more treatable conditions

Venous Disease
Lower Limb
Aortic Disease
Carotid artery disease
vascular access
Renal Artery Stenosis

Mesenteric Artery Stenosis

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Spinal Access Surgery
Referring to Doctor Campbell

Dr Campbell welcomes referrals from his medical colleagues (Medical Objects preferred) and is happy to discuss any  patient management issues with referring doctors.   Once a patient has made their appointment a letter will be sent to the referrer electronically confirming that the patient has indeed made an appointment and the date and time of this.

Following the patient’s consultation a letter summarising the consultation and treatment plan moving forward will be sent to the referrer.  If surgery is warranted then the referring doctor will also be informed and a post procedure letter sent following surgery.

For urgent enquiries, contact the rooms to speak directly with Dr Campbell – we will endeavour to transfer your call to his mobile if he is not in the consulting rooms!

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Cleveland House specialist Centre

22/120 Bloomfield Street
CLEVELAND  QLD  4163
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Brisbane Health Connect, Suite 303 Level 3, 51 Orford Street, Tarragindi, QLD 4121
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Greenslopes Private Hospital

Newdegate Street
GREENSLOPES  QLD  4120
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St Andrews Private Hospital Ipswich

12 Roderick Street
IPSWICH  QLD  4305
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Sunnybank Private Hospital

Suite 5, 245 McCullough Street, SUNNYBANK  QLD  4109
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