Dr. Yamuna Karunasekara
MD, PhD, FRACGP
Dr Yamuna is a Newport local who moved here 2 years ago after living for nearly 30 years in Canberra. She is taking new patients and is looking forward to servicing the local community.
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Dr Yamuna was born and educated in Sri-Lanka but received her medical degree from the Vinnitsa Medical University in the Ukraine. She has travelled widely and speaks 3 languages- English, Sinhalese and Russian. After migrating to Australia in 1996 she completed her PhD in Muscle physiology attached to the Australian National University, Canberra. Hence, she has a strong interest in medical research and education. Yamuna has two daughters and enjoys stand-up paddleboarding, hiking and fish keeping during her free time.
Dr Yamuna enjoys all aspects of General practice but has special interests in:
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Women’s Health including Mirena insertions, Implanon insertions, contraception advise and menopause
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Antenatal Care (Pregnancy planning, share care and post-natal care)
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Weight-loss management
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Paediatrics (Children’s health)
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Dr Yamuna is currently taking new patients.
Languages: English, Sinhalese, Russian
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