Meet the Team

Dr. Chris Lekich

Dr. Lekich specialised in the treatment of varicose and spider veins following the serious complications his wife had with varicose veins during pregnancy. As well of offering a comprehensive modern non-surgical treatment for varicose veins, Dr. Lekich established a pregnancy vein service to support women with varicose veins during pregnancy.

After completing his medical degree in 1991 from the University of Queensland, Dr. Lekich worked at the Royal Brisbane Hospital as a resident for three years. As a senior medical officer he completed numerous country hospital rotations as a relieving Medical Superintendent. At Royal Brisbane Hospital his focus was on surgical/procedural-based specialisations.

After training through the Australasian College of Phlebology, Dr. Lekich established VenusCentre Vein Clinic servicing the Gold Coast, Brisbane, regional Queensland and Northern NSW.

Mentors of note are Australasian College of Phlebology founding members Dr. Thibault (the father of Phlebology in Australia), Dr. Loizou, Dr. Parsi (current college president), Dr. Jenkins and Dr. Graiche.
Dr. Lekich regularly attends conferences and ongoing education seminars and monthly college clinical and journal club meeting as continuing medical education. Among other professional memberships, Dr. Lekich is a member of the Australasian College of Phlebology.

Apart from the study of medicine, whilst working full time, Dr. Lekich has furthered his university education completing a postgraduate law degree (Juris Doctor) from Bond University in 2004 inspired by the indemnity crisis. He then completed the Bar Practice Course at the Queensland University of Technology in 2005 and was admitted as a Barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2005. He completed his Masters of Business Administration at Bond University later and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Bond University Medical School.

Dr. Lekich is a devoted husband and father of three young children, two girls and a boy. He enjoys jogging while his children ride their bikes. He is a keen surfer, golfer, water and snow skier.

Jennie

Jennie has extensive experience as a level 2 and 3 Registered Nurse in the areas of Neurosurgery and Intensive care, with a focus on medical systems management and education. She has furthered her interests to law and business, completing an MBA and is currently a Barrister at Law in Queensland. Jennie teaches on semester appointments in law to both undergraduate and postgraduate students at Bond University, and is also an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Science and Medicine at Bond.

Having undergone treatment for varicose veins herself, Jennie is very familiar with treatment options and is able to assist others from first hand experience. She regularly assists during treatment sessions and is keen to ensure that treatments are both comfortable and informative. Jennie is currently the Practice Manager of VenusCentre Vein Clinic

A mother of three, Jennie maintains a good balance between profession and young family.

Renee

With highly developed organizational and client services skills, Renee is our friendly face at the front desk. Resourceful and energetic, she has extensive experience in medical administration and reception and is one of our informative and helpful voices on the phone.

Renee has undergone treatment for varicose veins personally and from this experience, she is able to effectively offer assistance and empathy to our clients.

Living locally on the Coast, she enjoys camping and international travel.

Kristi

Having assisted Medical Practitioners in busy practices for over 15years, Kristi has well established procedural and clinical skills and is very familiar with the treatment options available at VenusCentre Vein Clinic. Her happy smile and excellent people skills helps clients feel relaxed and at ease.

Kristi enjoys bike riding, jogging and busy family life.

Nicky

As Nicky has worked extensively in both Medical and Health settings, her excellent interpersonal skills give her the ability to build rapport with a wide range of individuals from all walks of life. Professional and highly motivated, Nicky has extensive administrative skills and vast reception experience and is an asset to our Brisbane office.

Nicky balances her busy life by relaxing with her young family, going to the beach and catching up with friends regularly.