Dr Rashmi Kellapatha Withanage

Dr. Rashmi Kellapatha Withanage is a General Practitioner with over 14 years of medical experience. She completed her MBBS degree from the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, in 2006, and went on to complete her Fellowship in General Practice with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2015.

Dr. Withanage has worked in various healthcare settings in Sri Lanka and Australia, focusing primarily on general practice. She has been providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, including preventative health, chronic disease management, and family medicine.

She has developed a broad skill set over the years, enjoying all aspects of general practice, from routine check-ups to managing complex chronic conditions. Her patient-centered approach to care is focused on providing holistic health solutions and ensuring long-term well-being for her patients.

Dr. Withanage has been involved in research focusing on chronic disease prevention and general healthcare delivery. Her research interests include early intervention for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. She has also contributed to research on healthcare systems in rural communities and integrating preventative care into general practice.

• FRACGP Fellowship – Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2015)

• Excellence in Family Medicine – Australian Medical Association (2018)

• Outstanding Contribution to Preventative Healthcare – Australian College of General Practitioners (2020)

Dr. Withanage has authored several articles on chronic disease management and preventative healthcare in medical journals. Her bibliography includes studies on the early identification and treatment of chronic conditions, as well as the importance of lifestyle changes in preventing long-term health issues.