Our “Better Health” programmes comprise special clinics dedicated to improving the health of patients with existing or potential chronic health problems and patients are encouraged to discuss their ongoing health management and any concerns with their doctor.
Special Services and Skills
- Pain Management
- Diving Medicine
- Minor surgery
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics
- Stress testing
- Skin Cancer Checks and Management
- Sexual Health and HIV Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Tropical Medicine
Chronic Disease Management
Skin Cancer Checks and Management
BSc, MBBS, DFM, MD, DCH, MRCS(1), FRACGP
Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine
Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery
Dr Thilan Walgamage is a General Practitioner (GP) with extensive surgical skills – he has undergone training over seven years in general surgery, plastic surgery and transplant surgery. Dr Walgamage was an advanced trainee in cardiothoracic surgery before he transitioned to becoming an emergency physician and GP. Dr Walgamage has since focussed on up-skilling his surgical training towards skin cancer medicine and surgery – he holds a Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and a Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery from HealthCert – a training organisation accredited by the Skin Cancer Institute in Australia and New Zealand and recognised by the International Dermoscopy Society. He is also undertaking the Certificate in Primary Care Dermatology by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Dr Walgamage is happy to provide general skin examinations, minor skin cancer surgeries and advanced skin cancer surgical procedures including skin grafts and flap repairs when clinically indicated.
Weekly clinics for Skin Cancer Checks
Dr Walgamage conducts weekly clinics for skin cancer checks and surgery at Queen Street Medical Centre Moruya.
Monday to Thursday – skin examinations
Wednesay AM & Thursday AM – surgical procedures
If you are concerned about a new or changing skin spot, contact us to arrange an early appointment.
Important: Please DO NOT apply make-up on the day of your skin examination or procedure. Your skin should be thoroughly cleansed the night before and no make-up applied on the day.
Visits to Aged Care Facilities
Banksia Lodge, Broulee, Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT), Moruya and Crown Gardens Batemans Bay are visited by our general practitioners. Full access to your medical record by your GP is available at the facility and our practice nurses conduct comprehensive medical assessments as required.
Banksia Lodge: Dr Neil Starmer – Thursday mornings until 1pm
IRT Moruya: Dr Kishani Weerasena – Tues afternoons from 2pm
IRT Crown Gardens: Dr Judy Toman, Dr Shenoa Holliday – please contact us for more information.
Home Visits
Our doctors conduct home visits for the immobile, elderly, seriously ill and palliative care patients. Your doctor will discuss the arrangements with you and or your family.
Allied Health Services - on site at Moruya
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PathologySouthern IML Pathology
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PhysiotherapySea Change Physiotherapy
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PsychologistKristel Dragisic
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Connect HearingLeanne Bell
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Dietitian Carole Richards
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Practice Pharmacist Jo McMahon
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Excercise Physiologist Hamish Gorman
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Sleep Clinic Air Liquide
Skin Cancer Management at Moruya
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Skin Cancer Checks and ManagementDr Thilan Walgamage
Visiting Specialists
These specialists regularly visit our medical centre. Your doctor will provide advice and a referral for all specialist consultations.
Moruya
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CardiologistDr Simon O'Connor
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Cardio Thoracic SurgeonDr Peter Bissaker
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DermatologistDr Catherine Drummond
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Orthopaedic SurgeonProf Paul Smith
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NeurologistDr Ram Malhotra
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EndocrinologistDr Rakesh Iyer
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