Dr Ruwan Wijemunige

GENERAL PRACTITIONER | SKIN CANCER PHYSICIAN

AHPRA: MED0001204402 - ABN: 15154511923

Ruwan obtained his medical degree from the University of Melbourne in 2002.  He spent the next 15 years working in various hospitals in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane including the Austin, Royal Melbourne, Alfred, Royal Children's Melbourne, Liverpool, St George, Westmead, Westmead Children's and Royal Brisbane Hospitals as well as in regional hospitals in Bendigo and Burnie.  During these years Ruwan gained experience in General Medicine, Rehabilitation, Emergency, ICU, ENT, Cardiothoracics and more extensively in Intensive Care research, General Surgery and Neurosurgery. 

Ruwan then completed his fellowship in General Practice on the Gold Coast with extra training in orthopaedics and skin cancer diagnosis and surgery.  He has spent the last year locuming, gaining an insight into best practices in various GP clinics around Queensland and NSW.  Ruwan's interest in General Practice is in providing evidence based tailored care to patients.

 His significant hospital surgical and neurosurgical background is of particular benefit for patients who would like to discuss such issues.  He is also passionate about skin cancer prevention and care, detection, surgery and research.

Outside of work, Ruwan's largely spends his time outdoors with his partner relaxing, playing with their dog or surfing, snowboarding, skiing, hiking or playing tennis.

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