Doctors

Dr. Fernando completed his undergraduate studies in Bachelor of Medical Science at The University of Sydney, prior to completing his postgraduate qualification of Doctor of Medicine (with Distinction) at The University of Melbourne in 2016. As a Medical Doctor, he obtained ample experience in medical and surgical specialties primarily based at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Dr Fernando followed his passion in rural medicine, currently servicing Cowes Urgent Care Centre and Wonthaggi Emergency Department in addition to providing General Practice services at Cowes Medical Centre.

A new doctor to Cowes Medical Centre.

New Doctor to Cowes Medical Centre,

Dr Micah McDonald Graduated University of the West Indies 2002 Internship Blackpool, Tameside England Surgical Training Manchester Royal Infirmary Senior Emergency Fellow Hope Hospital, Manchester Senior Registrar Emergency Medicine Monash Health Senior CMO Bass Coast Health, West Gippsland Health ICU Reg Casey Hospital Special Interests : Research into the treatment and management of Migraines Hobbies: Chess, Rugby, Scuba Diving

Dr Mahanama is a Specialist General practitioner, fellow of the Royal Australian college of General Practitioners who graduated from The University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2006. Dr Mahanama has practiced medicine in both Sri lanka and Singapore before moving to Australia in 2016. In Australia, he worked at multiple public hospitals in South Australia, Tasmania & Victoria providing much needed care for the regional communities, before moving into general practice & obtaining fellowship with RACGP. He had previously consulted at cowes medical clinic for almost 3 years & returning to serve the community once more.

Dr Syed Zafar will Bulk Bill all Medicare Card Holders. Dr Syed Zafar does not consult on Female related health Issues.

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General Practitioner -
General Practitioner, Male, ACRRM Registrar, MBBS, Skin Cancer Certificate, Mental Health Care Certificate, Emergency Medicine Certificate

Speaks English, and Sinhalese

Dr Gunawardana has over 10 years of medical experience in Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia, Rehabilitation and Addiction medicine, Cardiology and General Surgery.

Dr Gunawardana is proficient in all acute emergencies and all aspects of general practice. As well as complex patient care, complex pain management, skin checks, men's health, mental health and chronic wound care.

Dr Gunawardana likes travelling, the cricket and flying.

Dr Gunawardana is a private billing doctor, however bulk billing for Pensioners, Health Care Card Holders and Children under 16 years of age.

Areas of interest:

• General practice
• Emergency medicine
• Anaesthetics
• Cardiology
• Skin checks
• Chronic disease management
• Pain Management
• Mental health
• Mens health

General Practitioner -
Dr.Sajini has worked in a wide range of specialties including emergency medicine, paediatrics, women’s health including tenures at Shepperton, Frankston and Rosebud hospitals. She is passionate about working as a GP and contributing to the health and well being of the community.

Dr Sajini is a private billing doctor, however bulk billing for Pensioners, Health Care Card Holders and Children under 16 years of age.

Areas of interest:

• Woman's health
• Paediatric Care
• Emergency medicine

General Practitioner -
Speaks English and Norwegian.

Graduating medical school in 2015, Alex has over five years’ experience in Emergency Departments across Victoria including Alfred in Melbourne, Wangaratta, Wonthaggi and in particular over three years at our own Cowes Urgent Care Centre. Alex also attends Victorian Racing Events as Race Day Doctor and is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, Department of Paramedicine.

Alex has a passion for regional medicine and is looking forward to gaining experience in a rural GP practice as part of his rural generalist fellowship program. He is interested in treating patients from all backgrounds with all conditions with a special interest in emergency, trauma and injury as well as low carb diets!

Dr Olaussen is a mixed billing doctor. Bulk bills healthcare card and concession card holders and children 16 and under.

General Practitioner -
Dr Ekwebelam will bulk bill all patients with a medicare card.

Areas of interest:

• All aspects of general practice
• No Obstetrics

General Practitioner -
Speaks Arabic, English, and Russian

Dr Kadom owned her own clinic in Phillip Island for 6 years. Dr Kadom has come back to the island to look after her patients again, since 2015. Dr Kadom has extensive experience in GP rural health.

Dr Kadom is a private billing doctor, however bulk billing for Pensioners, Health Care Card Holders and Children under 16 years of age.

Areas of interest:

• Women and Children's health
• Obstetrics
• Geriatric Health
• Chronic disease management
• Weight management

General Practitioner -
Speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian

Dr Chatsionok is an experienced general practitioner who has been with the Cowes Medical Centre for over 8 years.

Dr Chatsionok is interested in all aspects of children's care, maternity care, pediatrics and, palliative care.

Dr Chatsionok is a private billing doctor and is not taking new patients at this time unless you are in need of Palliative Care or Maternity Care.

Areas of interest:

• Women and Children's health
• Aged care
• Maternity Care
• Palliative care