Dr Vikram Iyer - Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 7.30pm

Dr Vikram Iyer, Vascular Surgeon

Advances in management of acute deep venous thrombosis and chronic venous obstruction

Learning outcomes

• Identify patients who may benefit from interventional management of acute DVT
• Discuss the optimal therapy to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome
• Outline the latest management strategies for chronic venous obstruction

Biography

Dr Vikram Iyer is a qualified vascular and endovascular surgeon offering a range of management options for the full spectrum of vascular conditions. He is proficient in both traditional open surgery and minimally-invasive endovascular treatments, in addition to non-operative strategies to manage vascular disease. He has a  special interest in the medical and surgical management of aortic aneurysms and dissections, and has published extensively on this subject. He is also  interested in limb salvage techniques for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia and advanced diabetic foot pathology. Dr Iyer offers a range of dialysis access options for patients with renal failure including the full spectrum of haemodialysis access and open peritoneal dialysis catheter access

Dr Iyer completed a Master of Philosophy Higher Degree by Research from the University of Queensland in 2018, researching the epigenetics of abdominal aortic aneurysm, and has presented at local, national, and international conferences. He remains abreast of new developments in the world of vascular surgery by continuing to participate in research, reading peer-reviewed journal articles and attending scientific meetings. He is passionate about teaching: he was co-convenor of the annual vascular surgery trainee skills course in Melbourne in 2023 and is currently the supervisor of vascular surgery training at Northern Health. He also has public clinical appointments at The Alfred and Western Health.

Dr Iyer also speaks French, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu and Marathi.