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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.
Areas of interest:
- Sports medicine
- Acupuncture
- Chronic disease management
- Men's health
- Sports injuries
- General Family Medicine
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.
Areas of interest:
- Skin cancer management
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health
- Men's health
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.
Areas of interest:
- Shared antenatal care
- Women's health
- Mental health
- Chronic disease management
- Paediatrics
Dr Akurugoda (Oshan) Gamage
MBBS, Cert EM (ACEM)
Dr Oshan Akurugoda Gamage joined Exeter Medical Centre in March 2025 to continue his Fellowship Support Pathway in General Practice. He graduated in Sri Lanka in 2008 and worked across multiple specialties before moving to Australia in 2019. Since then, he has spent over three years in Emergency Medicine and began General Practice training in Tasmania in 2023. Oshan has a strong interest in chronic disease management and enjoys the variety of general practice. He also speaks Sinhalese.
Areas of interest:
- Chronic disease management
Practice Staff
Our staff have many years of experience in the medical profession.
Sarah Watts
Receptionist
Toni Parish
Enrolled Nurse
Teresa Turmine
Receptionist
Michelle Bradford
Practice Manager
Yvonne Staier
Registered Nurse
Heidi Peacock
Receptionist
Cheree Vanderzwan
Receptionist
Gillian Campbell
Receptionist