Professor Kurosh Parsi
Dermatologist, Phlebologist and Vascular Anomalies Specialist
Sydney Skin and Vein Clinic is a centre of excellence in the management of vascular problems and in particular venous disease, vascular anomalies, vascular malformations and vascular dermatology. We specialise in the non-invasive treatment of Varicose Veins, Vascular Malformations , Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Varicocoeles, Facial Veins, Vulvar Veins, Vascular Skin Problems and Venous Thrombosis.
An International Authority in Phlebology
About Your Treating Specialist
Professor Kurosh Parsi
MBBS, MSc (Med), PhD, LLM FACD, FACP, FACLM Dermatologist, Phlebologist and Vascular Anomalies SpecialistProfessor Kurosh Parsi is Australia’s leading phlebologist and vascular malformations specialist, recognized globally for his expertise in venous disease treatment and vascular dermatology.
Academic & Clinical Leadership
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St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney
Head of Department of Dermatology -
Dermatology, Phlebology and Fluid Mechanics Research Laboratory, St. Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research
Program Head -
Sydney Children's Hospital (10 years)
Former Staff Specialist in Dermatology and Vascular Anomalies
International Recognition in Phlebology
- President of the International Union of Phlebology (UIP) (2019-2023)
- Former UIP Vice President (2009-2013) and UIP Treasurer (2013-2017)
- President of the Australasian College of Phlebology (2008-2018)
- Convener of the UIP World Congress, Melbourne 2018
BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT
How We Work
Referral
Please get a referral from your GP and fax to 02 9386 0258 or email a copy to referral@sydneyskinandvein.com.au.
If you are facing financial distress please inform us and we will do all our best to help with the fees.
For further information, please contact the clinic on 02 9386 0211.
We are happy to help in any way we can.
Areas of Service
Services Provided Include:
Treatments are offered for both adults and children with vascular anomalies, including embolisation, endovascular laser and sclerotherapy for arteriovenous malformations, venous and lymphatic malformations, and Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
Pelvic Congestion and Varicocoeles
Treatments offered include embolisation and Sclerotherapy for ovarian and pelvic vein incompetence, pelvic congestion syndrome and varicoceles.
Treatments offered include embolisation and Sclerotherapy for ovarian and pelvic vein incompetence, pelvic congestion syndrome and varicoceles.
Treatments are offered for patients with deep vein thrombosis and venous thrombosis, including anticoagulation therapy, compression stockings and long-term management of post-thrombotic syndrome, to treat conditions including DVT, superficial venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and inherited clotting disorders.
Treatments are offered for patients with facial veins and vascular skin conditions, including vascular laser therapy and injection sclerotherapy to treat conditions such as facial telangiectasias, mat telangiectasias, spider naevi, hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, ataxia telangiectasia and post-radiation capillaries.
Treatments are offered for patients with vascular skin conditions and skin manifestations of venous disease, including sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation and compression therapy to treat conditions such as venous eczema, lipodermatosclerosis, venous ulcers, pigmented purpuric dermatoses, leg ulcers and swollen limbs.
State-of-the-Art Phlebology Vascular Laboratory
Our on-site Phlebology Vascular Laboratory provides comprehensive venous ultrasound services and diagnostic testing:
Venous incompetence mapping for varicose vein treatment planning
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ultrasound studies
Vascular malformation imaging and assessment
Pelvic vein studies for pelvic congestion syndrome
Digital infrared thermography
Ankle-brachial index (ABI) and peripheral arterial studies
Advanced ultrasound technology ensures accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment planning for every patient.
Why Choose Sydney Skin & Vein Clinic?
Expertise in Complex Vascular Conditions
Many patients come to us after struggling to find answers elsewhere. Vascular malformations, complex venous disease, and rare vascular dermatology conditions require expertise that few practitioners possess.
Professor Parsi's unique combination of:
- Clinical excellence in phlebology and dermatology
- International academic leadership
- Cutting-edge research in vascular medicine
…means you’re receiving care informed by the latest scientific advances and decades of specialised experience.
Pioneering Minimally Invasive Treatments
We brought endovenous laser ablation, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, and catheter-directed sclerotherapy to Australia, techniques that are now considered the gold standard in venous disease treatment.
Comprehensive Care Under One Roof
From venous ultrasound to day surgery, we provide complete vascular care at our Sydney facility, affiliated with the fully licensed Sydney Specialist Day Hospital.
International Referral Centre
We accept referrals from across Australia and internationally for complex vascular malformations and rare venous conditions.
Publications & Research
Diagnosis and treatment of venous malformations Consensus Document of the International Union of Phlebology (IUP)-2009
Cyanoacrylate closure for peripheral veins: Consensus document of the Australasian College of Phlebology
Parsi K; Zhang L; Whiteley MS; Vuong S; Kang M; Naidu N; Grace J; Connor DE, 2024, ‘899 serious adverse events including 13 deaths, 7 strokes, 211 thromboembolic events, and 482 immune reactions: The untold story of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure’, Phlebology, 39, pp. 80 – 95, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/02683555231211086
Parsi K, 2015, ‘Dermatological Manifestations of Vascular Malformations’, in Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations An Atlas of Diagnosis and Treatment, Springer, pp. 199 – 206