Dr Nirusha FRACGP

Dr Nirusha
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"I practice meaningful medicine and treat the whole person. My role in being your family doctor is to empower you to make the best decisions for your health."

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Practicising in Dapto, Illawarra

Limited appointments available

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Special Interests

Women's Health

  • Fertility and pregnancy management
  • Menopause management
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and pelvic pain
  • Urinary incontinence

Paediatrics

  • Newborn baby checks
  • Childhood immunisations
  • Infant weight concerns
  • Behavioural concerns
  • Adolescent medicine

Preventive Medicine & Routine Care

  • Health screenings and vaccinations for all
  • Focus on disease prevention

Chronic Disease Management

  • Type 2 diabetes care, medication reviews and complication prevention
  • Cardiovascular health and minimising disease progression
  • Osteoporosis treatment
  • Chronic lung disease management

Comprehensive Family Health

  • Health assessments and check-ups
  • Mental health care plans
  • Collaboration with allied health and specialists

Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • Counselling and support for emotional health

Lifestyle & Preventive Health

  • Guidance on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and healthy living

Occupational & Travel Health

  • Workers compensation
  • Travel medicine
  • Health checks for work compliance

Sexual Health Services

  • Confidential care and STI screenings
  • Contraception advice
  • Sexual dysfunction and libido management

Telemedicine & Accessible Care

  • Virtual consultations for convenient healthcare access

About Dr Nirusha

Qualifications

  • F.R.A.C.G.P. - Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
  • M.B.B.S. - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  • Dip. C.H. - Diploma in Child Health

Education and Experience

Dr Nirusha graduated from the University of Western Sydney in 2013 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, winning the obstetrics and gynaecology prize. She became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2019.

Professional Highlights

  • Over a decade of experience in healthcare
  • Supervisor for doctors in general practice training
  • Specialized in women's health at Westmead and Blacktown hospitals
  • Worked in pediatrics at Wollongong Hospital, including the neonatal intensive care unit
  • Practiced as a general practitioner for five years
  • Holds a Diploma of Children's Health from the University of Sydney

Personal

Dr Nirusha calls the Illawarra home. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and pets, swimming, and watching the Newcastle Knights play.