Our Team

MBBS FRACS Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon

Dr Michael Herbert is Vein Care SA’s consulting Vascular Surgeon.

Dr Herbert studied medicine and surgery at the University of Adelaide and is an accredited vascular and endovascular surgeon.  Dr Herbert has been a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons since 2014.

Dr Herbert consults privately at Vein Care SA and Adelaide Vascular, and holds appointments with The Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Calvary Adelaide Hospital and Ashford Hospital.  He is also a visiting vascular surgeon at The Lyell McEwin Hospital as well as currently consulting at Murray Bridge and Whyalla Hospital.

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Registered Nurse

Melissa is a Registered Nurse who has been nursing for over 30 years.  She grew up in country South Australia and is an experienced nurse in general practice, operating theatres and aged care.

Mel is a keen water skier who enjoys the river life with her family whenever possible.  She happily transitions from action sports and an active lifestyle to her other hobbies of knitting and crocheting.

Mel is a valuable member of the Vein Care team, assisting our doctors and sonographers and always enjoying a chat with patients.

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Medical Sonographer

Sue Welsh is an experienced Sonographer, completing a degree in Medical Radiation at the University of South Australia in 1995 and subsequently completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography.  She has special interests in vascular ultrasound and women’s health / gynaecological ultrasound, and she contributes to education and training in her profession.

In her spare time, Sue is relishing the challenge of learning to play chess, as well as enjoying music, tennis, reading and spending time with her kids and pets.

Sue finds it rewarding to be part of the assessment, treatment and follow-up of patients at Vein Care SA.   She describes Vein Care as “a happy , welcoming workplace… with a wonderful group of hard working, professional women”.  ???? We love you too Sue!

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Medical Sonographer

Practice Manager

Rachel joined the team at Vein Care SA in 2021 seeking a career in medical reception.  Rachel has extensive customer service experience in the food and hospitality industry, having both owned her own business and managed a busy café.  Rachel completed a certificate in Medical Reception in 2020.

Rachel prides herself on providing a warm welcome to all our patients and excellent customer service.  She manages the reception desk and the day-to-day running of the practice, including training new reception staff.  Rachel is likely to be the first to welcome you to Vein Care you and the last smile you’ll see as you leave us!

Clinical Support and Administration

Imogen is currently studying Medicine at the University of Adelaide.  She joined Vein Care SA at the end of 2020 after graduating from Pembroke School as School Captain.

Imogen quickly transitioned from reception and admin duties to working as a clinical assistant after completing a Certificate 3 to be a Clinical Medical Assistant.

Imogen’s role at Vein Care SA includes assisting our doctors and sonographers, managing and ordering medical supplies and helping our more mature staff with technology.  Imogen is a calm and methodical presence at Vein Care SA.  She is a great organiser and will be an amazing doctor one day!

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Admin & Clinical Support
Brayden is currently studying physiotherapy at Flinders University, with a view to one day opening his own practice. He has a passion for social awareness and helping people, and really enjoys interacting with all who he encounters at Vein Care. His warm smile and kind words will put anyone at ease!

In his spare time, he loves being outdoors, is into physical fitness and spending time with his family and partner. Brayden loves a good game of Australian Rules and is an avid follower of motorsport.

Reception