About Dr Sharmila Balanathan | Vascular Surgeon Melbourne
Experienced Vascular Care, Delivered Personally
Dr Sharmila Balanathan brings 27 years of medical experience & 15 years as a FRACS-certified vascular surgeon, providing specialist vascular care across Melbourne & Gippsland.
Meet Dr Sharmila Balanathan
Senior Experience. Personal Care.
As a solo vascular specialist, Dr Sharmila remains closely involved throughout each patient’s care, from initial consultation & diagnosis through to treatment, follow-up & ongoing management.
- 27 years as a doctor
- 15 years as a vascular surgeon
- FRACS certified
- Public & private hospital appointments
A More Considered Approach to Vascular Care
More Done in One Visit Where Possible
SB Vascular is structured to make specialist care simpler, with consultation, vascular imaging & treatment planning coordinated wherever possible to reduce unnecessary appointments.
Same-day vascular ultrasound where appropriate
Fewer repeat consultations
Clear take-home information
Coordinated follow-up care
Complete Vascular Care
Support Beyond the Consultation
Patients can access experienced wound nurses, compression therapy, vascular imaging & practical ongoing care through one specialist practice.
Vascular Ultrasound
Same-day imaging may be available to help provide answers sooner.
Complex Wound Care
Experienced senior wound nurses support difficult & slow-healing wounds.
Compression Therapy
Assessment, measuring, fitting & supply can be coordinated through the practice.
Wound Care Products
Selected dressings & supplies are available at cost or close to cost to help reduce ongoing patient expenses.
Melbourne & Gippsland Vascular Surgeon
Specialist Care Across Melbourne & Gippsland
Dr Sharmila works across major public & private hospitals, supporting patients from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs through to Gippsland.
Locations / Affiliations:
- Knox Private Hospital
- Eastern Health
- Box Hill Hospital
- Epworth Eastern
- Epworth Richmond
- Latrobe Regional Health
- Traralgon / Gippsland
Supporting GPs & Referring Doctors
A Clearer Referral Pathway for GPs
SB Vascular works closely with referring GPs, providing clear referral guidance, secure communication through HealthLink & practical information to help determine appropriate patients for specialist review.
What Patients Can Expect
Clear Information at Every Step
Patients are given practical information to take home, helping them better understand their condition, treatment options & what happens next.
