A/Prof Laurencia Villalba

Associate Professor Laurencia Villalba is an accomplished female vascular surgeon based in Wollongong, Australia. She currently heads the Vascular department at Wollongong Hospital and also founded the Vascular Care Centre. Her passion for her profession and expertise have earned her numerous reputable positions, including being the first female vascular surgeon to be part of the Court of Examiners - a board of highly performing surgeons who ensure the competency and safety of surgeons. Laurencia was appointed as an Associate Professor in 2017 and has been teaching at Wollongong University since 2008.

Laurencia is widely known for her medical expertise, and her services are in high demand both nationally and internationally. She frequently speaks at medical conferences worldwide on topics such as Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism treatment, May Thurner Syndrome, among others.

Laurencia's approach to providing care is centered around quality of life, patient education, and personalised attention to each patient. Her special interests include minimally invasive treatment of complex venous and arterial pathology, Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism, May Thurner syndrome, and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.

With years of exemplary service in the medical industry, Laurencia is committed to providing the highest level of care for her patients.