Conservative, Medical & Surgical Management of Venous Disease and Lipoedema

M.B., B.S., MBA, FACP, GAICD

Medical Director – Lipoedema Surgical Solution

Dr Lekich has been trained by and succeeded the practices of four luminary surgeons.  Not only did they nurture Dr Lekich with the great privilege of their training, but they also entrusted their practices and their patients into his care upon their retirement.

These luminary surgeons include:

  • World pioneering microsurgeon Professor Earl Owen (AO, Legion d’Honneur) (NSW) famed with the world’s first hand transplant, double hand transplants and microsurgical vasectomy reversals;
  • Prominent vascular surgeon Dr William Campbell Snr (Qld) acclaimed for advancing modern techniques in the management of venous disease;
  • Dr Bruce Errey (Qld) pioneer of the reversible vasectomy, famed with completing over 30,000 procedures during his career; and
  • Barry Walters (Vic) providing over 30 years of service performing highly specialised reversible vasectomies.

Dr Lekich has worked in operating theatres for over 20 years initially pursuing a career in eye microsurgery.  Inspired by his then-wife who developed a blood clot in her leg during pregnancy, he then completed formal venous and lymphatic disease training.

Within his venous practice, Dr. Lekich has conservatively managed Lipoedema for over 10 years. He shifted to the surgical management of the disease once he established the purpose-built, licensed, Miami Private Hospital and training in Germany with Dr Heck.

Dr Lekich has collaborated with the world’s leading Lipoedema Surgeon, Dr Heck of Germany’s LipoClinic.  Dr Lekich has made several visits to Germany for personalised training with Dr Heck who has become his mentor and good friend.  Dr Heck has also personally spent several days visiting Miami Private Hospital in 2017 hosted by Dr. Lekich.  This technique of Lipoedema-Extraction surgery has been perfected over 14 years, now making it available in Australia.

Dr Lekich brings extensive experience in microsurgery, minimally invasive venous procedures and Lipoedema surgery, with a strong focus on structured, considered patient care pathways.

He is a Fellow of the ACP and former Vice President. He supports the training of doctors in phlebology and maintains active involvement in professional education and conferences.

He adores his three children and influencing them to be the best adults they can be. Dr Lekich commutes long distances on his bicycle in training for endurance cycling events testing his physical limits, whilst raising money for charity.