About Us
Serendib Medical Beaconsfield is the realisation of a dream of two passionate General Practitioners who wanted to bring in excellent personalised GP care to Beaconsfield accessible to everybody.
Vision
To be the Gold Standard of General Practice care in South East Victoria by providing quality and comprehensive health care for families.
Mission
Bringing in the expertise and quality experienced GP specialities to provide comprehensive health care for the whole family in a modern state of the art facility.
We have well experienced GP specialists in Victoria
Dr. Saman Gunawardhana
GENERAL PRACTITIONER (MBBS FRACGP)
Dr. Sam is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
He obtained his medical degree in Sri Lanka in 1998.
He has extensive clinical experience both in Hospital and General Practice settings.He has worked in General Surgery Internal Medicine, Transfusion Medicine, Rural and Remote Health and Urological surgery in the hospital setting.
He has research interests in Urology and has publications for his name.
Dr. Sam brings in a wealth of General Practice experience spanning over 22 years.He has worked in the rural Northern Territory of Australia and also in Metropolitan Melbourne.
His special interests are Chronic disease, Paediatrics, Urology, Skin Cancer, Minor surgery and Men’s health.
He has a very friendly and approachable disposition.
Languages: English | Sinhalese
He obtained his medical degree in Sri Lanka in 1998.
He has extensive clinical experience both in Hospital and General Practice settings.He has worked in General Surgery Internal Medicine, Transfusion Medicine, Rural and Remote Health and Urological surgery in the hospital setting.
He has research interests in Urology and has publications for his name.
Dr. Sam brings in a wealth of General Practice experience spanning over 22 years.He has worked in the rural Northern Territory of Australia and also in Metropolitan Melbourne.
His special interests are Chronic disease, Paediatrics, Urology, Skin Cancer, Minor surgery and Men’s health.
He has a very friendly and approachable disposition.
Languages: English | Sinhalese
Dr. Thushari Weerakoon
GENERAL PRACTITIONER (MBBS FRACGP)
Dr Thushari Weerakoon earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka, in 2001. Following her graduation, she dedicated a decade serving as a medical officer in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, oncosurgery and as a medical officer in-charge of a rural hospital in Sri Lanka.
After migrating to Australia 2013, she has been thriving as a General Practitioner, providing comprehensive healthcare services to her patients. Her dedication and expertise were recognised when she achieved fellowship status with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2016.
Dr Thushari’s professional focus spans a wide spectrum of general practice, and she is particularly passionate about several areas, including Women’s health, IUCD insertion, Implanon insertion and removal, Family planning advice, Cervical smears, Pre conception care, Antenatal care, Postnatal care, Child and adolescent health, Chronic disease management, surgical procedures, Wedge resection, Iron infusion and Emergency Medicine. Beyond her medical pursuits, Dr Weerakoon is a person of diverse interests. She has an avid passion for Cricket, and cherishes quality time spent with her family.
Languages: English | Sinhalese
After migrating to Australia 2013, she has been thriving as a General Practitioner, providing comprehensive healthcare services to her patients. Her dedication and expertise were recognised when she achieved fellowship status with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2016.
Dr Thushari’s professional focus spans a wide spectrum of general practice, and she is particularly passionate about several areas, including Women’s health, IUCD insertion, Implanon insertion and removal, Family planning advice, Cervical smears, Pre conception care, Antenatal care, Postnatal care, Child and adolescent health, Chronic disease management, surgical procedures, Wedge resection, Iron infusion and Emergency Medicine. Beyond her medical pursuits, Dr Weerakoon is a person of diverse interests. She has an avid passion for Cricket, and cherishes quality time spent with her family.
Languages: English | Sinhalese