Learning outcomes
- Identify the symptoms of significant mesenteric and renovascular arterial disease in the community.
- Assess the urgency of presentation and when to escalate to a vascular surgeon.
- Describe the principles of management including multidisciplinary care, and medical and surgical treatment options.
Speaker biography
Dr Judy Wang is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with broad expertise in the diagnosis and management of arterial and venous disease.
Dr Wang completed her medical education at Monash University and undertook specialist vascular surgery training across multiple tertiary hospitals in Australia. Dr Wang is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and hold public appointments at Monash and Eastern Health.
Dr Wang manages a wide range of vascular conditions including peripheral arterial disease, aneurysmal disease, carotid artery disease, and dialysis access, as well as venous disease, including varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Her skillset offers both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular treatment options based on each patient’s individual requirements.
Dr Wang’s goal is to provide thoughtful, compassionate and patient-centred care by ensuring clear communication with patients and their family regarding each condition and the treatment options available. She works collaboratively with other hospital specialists and referring doctors to ensure patients achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their treatment journey.
