Dr Thushani Amarasena

Dr. Thushani Amarasena is a dedicated General Practitioner with over 8 years of experience since completing her MBBS degree at the University of Colombo in 2010. After completing her studies, Dr. Amarasena moved to Australia and undertook further training, earning an Advanced Diploma in Obstetrics and completing her General Practice training in Wodonga.

Dr. Amarasena joined Albury Wodonga Health in 2015, where she developed a passion for women’s health and pregnancy care. She has extensive experience in providing comprehensive care throughout the pregnancy journey, from pre-conception to postpartum care.

Her professional focus is on holistic family medicine, ensuring that every patient, particularly families with young children, receives compassionate and personalized care. Dr. Amarasena also provides ongoing support and education to new mothers and families, helping them navigate the challenges of parenthood.

Dr. Amarasena has made rural healthcare a central part of her career and enjoys offering care to patients in regional areas, where she focuses on preventative health and early interventions to improve maternal and child health.

Dr. Amarasena has contributed to clinical research in obstetrics and women’s health, particularly focusing on improving prenatal care, birth outcomes, and maternal health. Her research includes studies on the early detection of pregnancy complications, maternal health education, and advances in obstetric care.

She is also involved in research related to rural healthcare and the unique challenges faced by pregnant women in regional areas.

• FRACGP Fellowship – Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2017)

• Excellence in Obstetrics – Albury Wodonga Health (2019)

• Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Health – Australian Obstetric Society (2020)

Dr. Amarasena has contributed to several publications on obstetrics, family medicine, and maternal health. Her bibliography includes work on improving maternal outcomes through early detection and intervention in rural communities.

She has also co-authored guidelines for rural healthcare providers to improve obstetric care in regional areas, with a focus on preventive health and support for new mothers.