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🩺 Dr. Kalinga “Karl” Herath: Specialist Skin Cancer GP
Dr. Kalinga (Karl) Herath is an experienced FRACGP-accredited General Practitioner with a dedicated focus on skin cancer medicine. With over 15 years of medical expertise and specialized training, Dr. Herath combines compassionate, comprehensive care with advanced diagnostic and surgical skills.
Specialist Focus: Skin Cancer Medicine
Dr. Herath has been working specifically as a skin cancer doctor since 2017. He is driven by a passion for early diagnosis and treatment to save lives, committing to the prevention, early detection, and complete care of skin cancer through evidence-based treatments and dermoscopy.
His comprehensive skills cover both surgical and non-surgical methods of skin cancer management, including:
- Surgical Procedures: Excisions, complex procedures (flaps and grafts), and cosmetic mole removal.
- Non-Surgical Treatments: Cryotherapy and topical therapies.
- Full-body skin cancer checks using advanced diagnostic tools.
Qualifications and Advanced Education
Dr. Herath holds multiple specialized qualifications, demonstrating his commitment to advanced practice in skin and surgical care:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- FRACGP (Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2016)
- Professional Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery (HealthCert Education)
- Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine (HealthCert Education)
- Diploma in Dermatology (Australian Institute of Dermatology)
- Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine (HealthCert Education)
Comprehensive General Practice and Experience
Beyond his specialized skin cancer work, Dr. Herath provides holistic GP services, including:
- Joint injections (corticosteroids, PRP, prolotherapy) for musculoskeletal pain.
- Iron Infusions.
- Chronic disease management, health assessments, and family medicine.
Dr. Herath looks forward to welcoming you for comprehensive skin cancer care and general practice in Plenty Valley. He offers multilingual care in English and Sinhalese.
Dr Krishmali Godawatta- MBBS , FRACGP graduated in Sri Lanka and has been working as a GP and Emergency doctor for 5 years. She migrated to Australia in 2015 and worked at General Practice in rural NSW for more than 5 years.
She moved to Victoria at the end of 2023 and worked at Plenty Valley Medical Select in South Morang as a GP.
Her areas of interests are chronic disease management, women’s health and Paediatrics. She also interests doing minor procedures. She speaks Sinhalese
(MBBS-Sri Lanka, FRACGP (Australia 2017)
Graduated from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2005.
Has 16 years of General Practice and Hospital experience.
Languages
Sinhala, English
Experienced in:
- General Medicine
- Children’s Health
- Emergency Medicine
- Women’s Health
- Sexual Health
- Mental Health
- Immunizations
- Minor Surgeries