Dr Shiraanthini Jeganathan

Dr. Shiraanthini Jeganathan has over 13 years of experience in general practice since completing her MBBS at the University of Jaffna in 2007. After completing her medical degree, Dr. Jeganathan migrated to Australia and obtained her Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney in 2011. She later became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2015.

Dr. Jeganathan has extensive experience in managing general health, chronic disease management, and preventive care for individuals of all ages. She has a special interest in child health, having worked with both paediatric patients and families to ensure that children receive comprehensive health assessments, vaccinations, and chronic disease prevention.

Her practice includes the management of women's health issues, such as reproductive health, family planning, and preventive screenings, with a focus on holistic care and health promotion. Dr. Jeganathan is committed to providing patient-centered care and has worked in both urban and rural healthcare settings in New South Wales.

Dr. Jeganathan has been involved in research related to child health, general practice, and preventive healthcare. Her research has focused on early childhood development, paediatric vaccinations, and chronic disease prevention. She has worked on studies investigating the impact of early intervention in paediatric conditions and the role of general practitioners in preventive care for children and women.

Dr. Jeganathan has also contributed to research examining women's health and family planning, with a focus on reproductive health education and the effective management of family health in primary care settings. Her findings have been presented at medical conferences and published in general practice and paediatric health journals.

• Best GP Trainee, 2016, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

• Excellence in Child Health Care, 2018, Australian Medical Association (AMA)

• Leadership in Women's Health, 2020, Australian Women’s Health Network (AWHN)

Dr. Shiraanthini Jeganathan has authored a number of publications related to general practice, child health, and women’s health. Her research focuses on the importance of early childhood care, preventive health screenings, and chronic disease management. She has written on the role of general practitioners in mental health support, family planning, and health education.