Doctors
Dr Andrew Clarke
B Med Sci, MBBS, FRACGP, FACRRM, MSpMed
Andrew graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1984 and after gaining experience at the Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, United Kingdom, he commenced general practice in Exeter in 1988. Andrew is interested in all aspects of general practice. He has a masters degree in sports medicine from the University of New South Wales and a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine and medical acupuncture and is a full member of the Australian Medical Acupuncture College.
Dr Janaka Somarathna
MBBS, FRACGP
Janaka graduated medical school in Sri Lanka in 2001 and has practised at the Exeter Medical Centre since 2013. Janaka is interested in all areas of general practice and is currently undertaking a diploma in skin cancer medicine and surgery. Other than English, Janaka can speak Sinhalese and Tamil.
Dr Nishanthie Pakshaweera
MBBS, FRACGP
Nish graduated from the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka in 1993 and has been practising medicine since 1993. She has worked in Australia since 2011 and commenced practice at Exeter in 2017. Nish’s practice covers the broad range of general practice and her special interests include women’s health, paediatrics, chronic disease and mental health. Other than English, Nish also speaks Sinhalese.
Dr Akurugoda (Oshan) Gamage
MBBS, Cert EM (ACEM)
Dr Akurugoda (Oshan) Gamage commenced at Exeter Medical Centre in March 2025 to continue his Fellowship Support Pathway in General Practice. Dr Oshan graduated medical school in Sri Lanka in 2008 where he gained experience working in Intensive Care/Orthopaedic/Medical Oncology/General Medical/General Surgical units and General Practice before relocating to Australia in 2019. Since coming to Australia, Oshan has spent more than 3 years working in Hospital Emergency Department care before commencing training in General Practice in Tasmania in 2023. Oshan has a special interest in chronic disease management and enjoys the diversity that General Practice offers. Other than English, Oshan speaks Sinhalese.
Practice Staff
Our staff have many years of experience in the medical profession.
Practice Manager – Michelle
Nurses – Yvonne & Toni
Reception Team – led by Teresa