Dr Samiul Islam
MBBS, MSc (Surgical Skills & Sciences), FRACS (Vascular Surgery)
Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Dr Samiul Islam is a specialist Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon trained in the management of arterial disease, venous conditions, and dialysis access.
Dr Islam completed his vascular surgery training in Australia and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He offers contemporary, evidence-based vascular care, with careful consideration of each patient’s individual circumstances and treatment goals.
His clinical experience includes the management of peripheral arterial disease, aneurysmal disease, carotid artery disease, venous insufficiency, creation and maintenance of dialysis access, management of diabetic foot disease and placement of long-term vascular access such as Portacath. He has expertise in both open and endovascular techniques.
Dr Islam consults and operates in Sydney and regional New South Wales, and works closely with general practitioners, nephrologists, endocrinologists and medical specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
Clinical Interests
- Peripheral arterial disease and limb ischaemia
- Aortic and peripheral aneurysmal disease
- Carotid artery disease and stroke prevention
- Venous disease (varicose veins, venous insufficiency)
- Dialysis access creation and maintenance
- Diabetic foot management
- Long term Vascular access (Permacath, Portacath)
Qualifications
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS – Vascular Surgery)
- Master of Science (Surgical Skills & Sciences) – Distinction
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Procedures
| Pathology | Open Surgery | Endovascular Procedure |
| Aortic Disease | Aortic aneurysm repair with prosthetic graft | Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) – stent graft |
| Aorto-iliac bypass | Aortic/iliac stent for occlusive disease | |
| Carotid Disease | Carotid endarterectomy | Carotid stent |
| Peripheral Artery disease | Arterial bypass surgery for occlusive disease | Angioplasty & arterial stent |
| Mesenteric & Renal artery Disease | Mesenteric/Renal artery bypass or transposition | Mesenteric/Renal artery stent |
| Venous Disease | Saphenous vein ligation & stripping of varicose veins | Endovenous (minimally invasive) ablation of varicose veins -laser/radiofrequency |
| Sclerotherapy ablation of varicose veins | Venoplasty & venous stent from chronic venous obstruction | |
| Ligation of perforator for chronic venous ulcer | Ovarian vein embolization for pelvic congestion syndrome | |
| Avulsion of varicose veins | Inferior Vena Caval Filter for DVT | |
| Dialysis Access | Arteriovenous fistula creation – autologous & vascular graft | Fistuloplasty for maintenance of dialysis access |
| Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion | Tunnelled Vascath insertion | |
| Vascular Access | PICC/Hickman line insertion | Portacath /Permacath Insertion |
| Diabetic Foot disease | Debridement & skin grafting | Angioplasty/stent- concurrent arterial disease |
| Amputations – minor & major | ||
| Vascular Malformation | Excision of malformation | Embolization of vascular malformation |
| Vasculitis/collagen disease | Temporal artery biopsy |
Memberships
- Australian Medical Association (AMA)
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
- Australian & New Zealand Society of Vascular Surgery (ANZSVS)
Consultation
- St George Private Hospital, Level 4, Suite 15, 1 South Street, NSW 2217
- Eurobodalla Medical Specialists, 49 Queen Street, Moruya, NSW 2537
Academic Affiliation
- Clinical Lecturer, University of Notre Dame, Darlinghurst Campus
- Senior Clinical Lecturer, Australian National University, Eurobodalla Campus
Hospital Affiliation
- VMO Vascular Surgeon, St George Private Hospital, Kogarah, NSW
- VMO Vascular Surgeon, Kareena Private Hospital, Miranda, NSW
- VMO Vascular Surgeon, Moruya Hospital, Southern NSW Local Health District
