Affordable GP Services & Pediatric Expert in Melbourne
About me
Affordable GP
Services & Pediatric
Expert in Melbourne
Dr Rathnayake Priyanthi Rathnayake graduated in 2006 from Sri Lanka and commenced working as a general practitioner in 2008. She also has experience of working as a temporary Lecturer in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. During her internship, she worked in General Medicine, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
Apart from general practice, Priyanthi has experience of 5 years in Anaesthesia and undertook special training at Teaching hospital Peradeniya in Oral maxilla-Facial Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. She started working in Central Queensland in 2016 after relocating to Australia.
Dr Rathnayake is a highly skilled doctor in Pakenham who enjoys working in all areas of general practice. She gained invaluable experience while working at Rockhampton Hospital in various medical specialities, including Geriatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
Priyanthi commenced her professional career in Australia as a GP in early 2018. She is particularly interested in Paediatrics, geriatrics, Chronic Diseases and Women’s Health.
Languages spoken: English , Sinhala , Tamil.
Qualifications
- 2006 – MBBS (second class Honours), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- 2007 – Temporary Lecturer in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- 2008 – General Practitioner in Sri Lanka.
- 2009 – Anaesthetist and medical officer in Intensive care unit, Teaching hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- 2014 -MD Anaesthesiology Part 1A, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- 2014- Certificate of Competency in Anaesthesia, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- 2016 – Medical officer-Rockhampton Base Hospital, QLD.
- 2016 – Australian Medical Council Part 1 exam.
- 2017 – Australian Medical Council Part 2 exam and AHPRA general registration.
- 2020 – Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and AHPRA specialised registration.
Procedures
- Pap Smear
- Implanon Insertion and Removal
- Comprehensive Exams
- Taxi Driver Medicals
- Check Ups
Areas of interest
- Emergency Medicine
- Women and Children’s health
- Antenatal care
- Contraception
- Implanon insertion & removal
- Dermatology
- Mental health
- Minor surgery
- Skin checks
- Travel health
- Pap Smears
Practitioner information
- Emergency Medicine
- Children’s Health
- Women’s Health
- Iron Infusion
- Spirometry
- Acute & Chronic Kidney Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Child Health Check
- Adolescent Health
- Digestive Health
- Aboriginal Mental Health
- Adolescent Psychiatry
- Adolescent Psychology
- Aboriginal Mental Health
- Adult Psychiatry
- Diet & Lifestyle Advice
- Home Sleep Studies
- Sleep Apnoea
- Sleeping Disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Lupus (SLE)
- Sex Worker Issues
Special interests
General medicine , Chronic disease management – asthma, diabetes, chronic obstructive airway disease, hypertension , Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Women’s health, contraception advice, sexual health, Implanon insertion & removal, cervical screening , Paediatrics, child vaccinations , Mental health illness – anxiety disorder, depression
Conditions Treated
Women's Health
At different stages of life, women have particular health needs, from birth of first child, divorce, menopause, widowhood, major illness, moving hous..
Minor Surgery
We are well equipped with qualified doctors and proper surgery equipment to carry out minor operations within the clinic. Our Doctors, assisted by one of ..
Asthma
Asthma is caused by long-term inflammation of the bronchioles (breathing passages) of the lungs.Children suffering from asthma ..
Pap Smears
Regular Pap smears every two years can help prevent up to 90 per cent of the most common type of cervical cancer. It is still the most important step in preventing cervical cancer.
Mental Health
Mental health problem that significantly affects how a person thinks, behaves and interacts with other people. One in 5 Australians will suffer from a mental illness in any given year...
Diabetic Care
Diabetes is a common disease, yet every individual needs unique care. We encourage people with diabetes and their families to learn as much as possible about the latest medical therapies and approaches..
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