Dr J Carsten Ritter, leading Australian Vein Surgeon standing in the operating room.

Meet Clin A/ Professor Dr Jens Carsten Ritter FEBVS, FRACS, PhD

Leading Australian artery and vein surgeon

Dr Carsten Ritter is a highly experienced vascular and endovascular surgeon, based in Perth. He combines comprehensive expertise with a warm patient-centred approach, taking the time to support patients through the overwhelming experience of surgery.

He is multilingual, and able to consult in English and German.

An internationally trained vein surgeon with over 20 years’ experience, he manages all aspects of vascular disease, including venous and arterial pathologies. Providing state-of-the-art treatment, he prioritises high-end, minimally invasive techniques when possible or open surgery when necessary.

Dr Ritter trained and worked at internationally renowned centres like University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf in Germany, as well as King’s College and the University Hospital of South Manchester in the UK, before relocating to Australia in 2011. At Fiona Stanley Hospital, he is a senior consultant and the surgical lead of the multidisciplinary diabetic foot unit, which is recognised nationwide as a centre of excellence for acute diabetic foot complications.

He is highly committed to the advancement of vascular surgery in Australasia and abroad:

  • serving as an elected member of the RACS Board of Vascular Surgery – the highest committee overseeing, regulating and setting the standards for the vascular training program in Australasia.

  • convening multiple New Zealand and Australia-wide vascular training courses and conferences.

  • Clinical Associate Professor with Curtin University, a senior lecturer at the University of WA and sought-after international speaker and tutor.

  • Fellowship in General and Vascular Surgery in Germany, European Fellowship in Vascular Surgery, RACS Fellowship in Vascular Surgery and a PhD in human genetics.

  • regular charity work in Africa, establishing the only vascular trauma course on the continent in Addis Ababa.

  • he is the surgical lead for the Fiona Stanley Multidisciplinary Foot Unit (MDFU), one of the country's highly recognised diabetic foot centres.

Vascular Surgeon Dr Carsten Ritter standing in the operating room in his scrubs ready to operate.
Dr Ritter educating students in his vascular trauma course in Africa.

Dr Ritter’s special interests include diabetes-related vascular disease, complex infrainguinal interventions and complex aneurysms.

Supported by an expert and empathetic team, Dr Ritter can support patients through his private practice or via public appointments at Fiona Stanley Hospital. 

  • September 2020

    • Elected member of the Board of Vascular Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

    September 2018

    • Clinical Associate Professor Curtin University, Perth, Australia

    November 2014

    • Fellowship Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Vascular Surgery (FRACS vasc)

    • Recognition of Training for Peripheral Endovascular Therapy by Conjoined College Committee

    • Recognition of Training for Fenestrated and Branched Endografting by Conjoined College Committee

    June 2013

    • Fellowship Vascular Surgery, Medical Regulatory Board, Germany

    September 2011

    • Fellow European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS)

    December 2006

    • Fellowship General Surgery, Medical Regulatory Board, Germany

  • September 2001

    • Doctoral Degree in Human Genetics, University Hamburg, Germany

    • Thesis: Screening for Mutations of the Gene RLBP1 Encoding the Human Retinaldehyde-Binding Protein (CRALBP) in Patients with Autosomal-Recessive Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    August 2000

    • State Exam University Hamburg Medical School

    • Medical License, Medical Regulatory Board Hamburg (MBBS)

    September 1998

    • Pre-State Exam University Hamburg Medical School

    • Admittance to Internship Program

    • Australian & New Zealand Society of Vascular Surgeons

    • European Society of Vascular Surgery

    • Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland

    • Western Australian Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons

    • Society of Surgical Educators, Australia

    • Australian Doctors for Africa

  • See a full list of Dr Ritter’s publications HERE.

Meet our team

  • Simon Prout

    SONOGRAPHER

    Simon Prout has 20 years of diagnostic imaging experience and works across both the public and private sectors. He has a special interest in diagnostic vascular ultrasound and post-surgical surveillance, working alongside vascular surgeons in recent years. Outside of work he enjoys long-distance running, scuba diving and kiteboarding.

  • Dr Carolyn Douglass

    ANAESTHETIST
    ST JOHN OF GOD, SUBIACO

    Carolyn is an experienced anaesthetist who looks back upon many years of clinical practice. A good patient / doctor relationship is at the center of her practice and she likes to focus on an individually tailored approach to ensure maximal patient safety and comfort.

  • Dr Malcolm Thompson

    ANAESTHETIST
    MOUNT PRIVATE HOSPITAL

    Malcolm trained as a medical doctor in New Zealand and subsequently completed his training as a specialist anaesthetist in WA in 2002. Over 25 years of anaesthesia experience seems to have passed in the blink of an eye, working in both public and private practice. Until recently he was the Vascular Anaesthesia Clinical Lead at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and he remains involved in training anaesthetists in a number of specialty areas at FSH, including vascular anaesthesia.

  • Dr Munib Kiani

    ANAESTHETIST
    HOLLYWOOD PRIVATE HOSPITAL

    Arriving in Australia as a three-year-old, Munib is a Taiwanese-born medical graduate of the University of Western Australia. He trained in WA, the NT and South Australia before returning home. He is currently working across most major private hospitals and primarily provides anaesthesia for vascular, orthopaedic and obstetric/gynaecological procedures. He is married with two young children, and enjoys running, especially and inexplicably when it is uphill.

  • Jade

    PRACTICE NURSE

    Jade is a senior registered nurse and has over 17 years of nursing experience in a variety of clinical specialties, with qualifications in perioperative, cosmetic and nursing education. Jade works with Dr Ritter in providing treatments to patients (including sclerotherapy and RFA treatments) and in managing medical conditions. She has special interests in providing cosmetic and hyperhidrosis treatments.

  • Lauren

    ADMINISTRATION TEAM

    Lauren is the friendly clinic administrator who will guide you through your journey with us and keep everyone organised. She will be able to answer a lot of your questions and can always point you in the right direction.

Non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound and doppler testing

To ensure the highest quality diagnostic test is provided, Dr Ritter offers a specialised vascular ultrasound service at his clinic. There is no extra cost to the patient for this service and we can ensure:

  • A quick and efficient turn-around for appointments and results.

  • The ability to have multiple tests booked on one day.

  • Convenience with on-site clinics

  • Highest scanning standards at no additional cost including venous investigations

  • Ongoing quality control

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