After finishing Medical School in North Queensland, Dr Venu Bhamidi (Bhamidipaty) completed his advanced Vascular Surgical training through several world-class institutions in Perth, Melbourne, Auckland and Toronto, Canada. He returned to Auckland as a Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon in Auckland City Hospital and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland.
After almost a decade in Auckland, Dr. Bhamidi was recruited to Gold Coast University Hospital in 2020, allowing him to be closer to his extended family in Australia.
Dr. Bhamidi’s practice involves all aspects of vascular surgery including open and minimally invasive (endovascular) therapies for carotid, aortic, upper and lower limb vascular disease as well as endovenous varicose veins treatment. He has a particular clinical interest in Complex Endovascular treatment of Aortic Aneurysms and Diabetic peripheral arterial disease/foot wounds.
Dr. Bhamidi has a strong academic interest, having published in numerous journals, written book chapters and previously served as the Assistant Specialty Editor (Vascular Surgery) for the ANZ Journal of Surgery. He has been an invited Proctor/Mentor at several South East Asian Hospitals & has been involved as the Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator or sub-investigator in several international registries and research trials. Dr. Bhamidi is a firm believer of patient-centred, value-based healthcare for all patients.
His private consulting suites are located at the Gold Coast Private Hospital.
Dr Venu Bhamidi's particular area of expertise is:
• Aortic Aneurysms
Open & Endovascular management of thoracic & abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Peripheral Arterial Disease
Endovascular Aorto-iliac and lower limb intervention
Lower limb bypass surgery
• Carotid Disease
Carotid Endarterectomy
• Diabetic foot disease
Diabetic Foot Wound management
Endovascular & open Revascularisation
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Decompression for Arterial, Venous & Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Varicose veins
Endovenous Thermal (laser/Radiofrequency) ablation
Venaseal (Cyanoacrylate glue therapy)
Ultrasound guided Sclerotherapy
Varicose Veins Surgery
• Renal Failure/Dialysis
AV access/fistula formation
Fistula surveillance, monitoring and maintenance
• Central Venous Access
Port-a-Cath insertion & Removal