Dr Riteesh Bookun

Dr Riteesh Bookun is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with extensive experience in the field, practicing for over 20 years. He holds an MBBS and BMedSci, as well as a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Bookun is affiliated with several prominent hospitals, including St John of God Geelong Hospital, St John of God Ballarat Hospital, Epworth Geelong, Ballarat Day Procedure Centre, and Ballarat Health Services - Queen Elizabeth Campus. His practice is based at the Ballarat Surgical Clinic.

Dr Riteesh Bookun has many honourable achievements, including the 2016 Best Paper Award at the International Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Conference in Kyoto, Japan. He has contributed significantly to vascular surgery academia through a substantial volume of diverse research papers and international presentations. Currently, his primary focus is exploring augmented reality applications for patient education. By utilising this advanced technology, he aims to enhance patient understanding of their conditions and treatment options, enabling informed decision-making and improved outcomes.

Dr. Bookun specialises in a wide range of vascular conditions and procedures affecting arteries and veins. Dr. Bookun performs both open surgery and endovascular surgery which is typically minimally invasive and has extremely low complication rates. His expertise includes the treatment of aneurysms, angioplasty, bypass surgery, stenting, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), hypertension, laser treatment of varicose veins and more.

Dr. Bookun is dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care, motivated by his commitment to holistic treatment. He emphasises the significance of attentive listening to address each patient's concerns, ensuring they receive personalised care aligned with their individual needs. Dr. Bookun meticulously develops tailored treatment plans that consider the distinct circumstances and challenges of every individual.

Each patient receives personalised handouts summarising their clinical visits and, when applicable, 3D animations of their scans. Dr. Bookun highlights the importance of ensuring patients can make informed decisions about their care, fully understanding the advantages and potential drawbacks of each approach, as well as the specific risks associated with any procedure.