- 3 Smart Street, Charlestown NSW 2290
- Sandy Point Rd, Salamander Bay, NSW 2317
- Breckenridge St, Forster, NSW 2428
Vascular and endovascular surgeons in Newcastle with expertise in minimally invasive treatment of arterial and venous disease, including the latest medical advancements in the field
Dr Andrew Ying is a specialist vascular surgeon who manages the full range of arterial and venous conditions incorporating both traditional open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular techniques.
Dr Ying graduated from the University of Sydney and undertook his specialist surgical training throughout major centres in NSW including Westmead, Royal Prince Alfred, Concord, St George and Canberra Hospitals. He then pursued further post-fellowship training at St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospitals, London, a renowned quaternary referral centre for complex aortic pathologies from around the UK. He has been actively involved in medical research and is lead author in a number of high impact journals including The Lancet and The Cochrane Database.
Dr Ying provides the same high standard of care for all public and private patients through appointments at John Hunter Hospital or Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Lingard Private Hospitals.
Dr Ying’s interest include: renal dialysis and IV access, aortic and other arterial aneurysms, carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins and deep venous conditions and spinal access surgery.
Dr Zo Williams is a Specialist Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon working across John Hunter Hospital, where he is the Director of Vascular Surgery, as well as Newcastle Private Hospital and Lake Macquarie Private Hospital.
Originally from northern New South Wales, Dr Williams studied medicine at the University of Newcastle and has built much of his career in the Hunter region. He has been providing specialist vascular care to the Newcastle community since 2022, with expertise in minimally invasive arterial and venous procedures alongside the full spectrum of open vascular surgery.
He treats a wide range of conditions, including aneurysms, carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, pelvic congestion syndrome and other arterial and venous disorders. Dr Williams is committed to patient-centred care and remains actively involved in vascular surgical research and education through John Hunter Hospital.
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The friendly faces who look after our patients and keep Hunter Vascular running smoothly.
Practice CoordinatorFor more than 37 years, I have built a rewarding career across a variety of industries in administration and support roles, bringing with me a wealth of experience and a genuine enjoyment of helping people.
Being welcomed into the Hunter Vascular team feels like a natural next chapter. Together, we are a dynamic and diverse team, united by a commitment to exceptional patient care and creating a supportive, collaborative and encouraging environment.
I’m proud to be part of the Hunter Vascular team and look forward to welcoming you, supporting you, and helping make your healthcare journey as smooth and reassuring as possible.
Practice CoordinatorMy career has always been driven by a genuine passion for people. With more than eight years of experience in special education and social work, followed by three years as a nanny, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people from all walks of life. Along the way, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the importance of kindness, patience, empathy and making everyone feel valued, comfortable and supported.
Joining Hunter Vascular has been an exciting new chapter, allowing me to bring my love of helping people together with my enthusiasm for organisation, creativity and communication. I enjoy being involved in all aspects of our practice, from supporting our patients and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, to bringing fresh ideas to life through our social media, design and creative projects.
I’m incredibly proud to be part of such a passionate, welcoming and dedicated team. I look forward to getting to know our patients, making every interaction a positive one, and helping create an environment where everyone feels genuinely cared for, supported and at ease.
PVD can cause claudication, rest pain and in the worst cases gangrene.
Aortic aneurysms are usually asymptomatic but can have catastrophic consequences if left untreated.
Creation of fistulae and other types of vascular access for dialysis and delivery of medications.
Carotid disease is often asymptomatic but can be complicated by stroke or TIA.
Use of modern techniques and technology to achieve excellent results with minimal risks to treat all the above.
We try to make this as easy as possible for you. All you need is a referral from your GP. Once this has been made, please contact our clinic to arrange an appointment that suits you. Information on fees and any information you’ll need to bring along will be enclosed in a confirmation letter.
We are happy to receive referrals from any of our medical colleagues. Please send these to the clinic (medical objects preferred) and we will respond to you with a confirmation once your patient has a confirmed appointment. For urgent matters or phone advice, please call the clinic on 02 4086 8790.
Dr Zo Williams
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