Dr Shrikkanth Rangarajan

Vascular Surgeon, Male

Mr Shrikkanth Rangarajan (Raj) is a Melbourne based vascular surgeon with a depth of experience and qualification is proficient in all the latest modalities for managing varicose veins, and has wide experience in a variety of techniques associated with minimally invasive and open surgical management of aortic and peripheral arterial pathology.

Raj is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in the field of Vascular Surgery and has trained in Melbourne (Alfred Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital), Brisbane (Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s’ Hospital), and Auckland (Auckland City Hospital). He completed his undergraduate studies at Monash University and has a strong academic background having published a number of papers, presented at international meetings and held academic appointments at Monash University and the University of Queensland.

Raj has a military and legal background, has served on overseas operations as a member of the Australian Army and been awarded the Australian Defence Medal and the Australian Service Medal. Raj completed his law degree and worked at a health law firm, helping clients within the health industry achieve their goals.

Raj enjoys tennis, cricket and watching motorsport (he has been a team doctor for the Formula 1 Grand Prix and MotoGP). He is a keen scuba diver and loves to travel. Raj’s wife is a dentist, and makes sure that both he and their two young children brush their teeth every night!

Interests

• Minimally invasive aortic and peripheral aneurysm repair (EVAR)
• Endovascular and open arterial reconstruction of the lower limb
• RFA
• Sclerotherapy
• Glue (Venaseal)
• Laser for varicose and spider veins
• Dialysis access and fistula creation