Meet Our Doctors

Dr Hiran Rajapakse

MBBS FRACGP AMACSEP Grad Ct Sports and Exercise Medicine

Dr Hiran Rajapakse graduated from the University of Peradeniya in 2004 and has been practising as a General Practitioner in Australia for over a decade. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2016.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Dr Rajapakse has completed postgraduate education and training in Sports and Exercise Medicine, both internationally and at the University of Queensland. He is an Associate Member of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians , reflecting his strong commitment to delivering evidence-based care for patients with musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions.

Dr Rajapakse has extensive experience as a Sports Doctor at both national and international levels, including serving as Team Doctor for the Cricket Australia National Blind Cricket Team. His areas of clinical expertise include sports injuries, musculoskeletal medicine, orthopaedics, and trauma, with a particular interest in the comprehensive assessment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

At Royal Medical Center, Dr Rajapakse leads the Sports Medicine Clinic, where he provides advanced, patient-centred treatment options for musculoskeletal disorders. He has introduced Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as combined Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid (PRP + HA) injections for the management of osteoarthritis. His approach focuses on helping patients reduce pain, restore function, and safely return to work, sport, and everyday activities.

In addition to his sports medicine expertise, Dr Rajapakse has completed postgraduate training in Skin Cancer Medicine through Bond University, with education supported by the Australian College of Dermatologists. He provides comprehensive skin cancer assessments, early detection, and evidence-based management of skin cancer.



Outside of clinical practice, Dr Rajapakse has a lifelong passion for sport. He has played competitive cricket for many years and continues to compete in badminton. He also enjoys swimming, strength and conditioning, and travelling.

Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Matovu

MBBS. FRACGP. MBCHM (Uganda), MPH (University of Melbourne), diploma in child health

Dr Liz has joined our practice in the RACGP registrar pathway. She obtained her primary medical degree from must University in Uganda in 2002. She completed further post graduate training in Australia by obtaining a masters in public health from the University of Melbourne, as well as completing a diploma in child health.

Dr Liz has special interests in internal medicine, child health, women’s health, and mental health.

Dr Iresha Palliyaguru

MBBS.

Dr Iresha Palliyaguru is a General Practitioner. She obtained her primary medical degree from Sri Lanka in 2006.

She has special interests in child and adolescent health, chronic disease management, and preventive medicine.

Dr Wasu Palliyaguru

MBBS. FRACGP.

Dr Palliyaguru is one of our clinics female doctors, who has a special interest in Mental Health. Other areas of interest are General Family Medicine, Women’s Health and Paediatrics. Dr Palliyaguru studied medicine in Sri Lanka graduating in 1997 and moved to Australia in 2014. In her spare time Dr Palliyaguru enjoys bush walking, charity work and meditation.

Areas of Interest

• Mental health
• General Family Medicine
• Women’s health
• Paediatric Health

Languages Spoken



• English
• Sinhalese
  

Dr Chandika Wewelwala

MBBS (HONS) FRACS
Consultant Breast & General surgeon – Monash Health

Full accreditation with BreastSurgANZ, and full member of General surgeons Australia. Has public appointments at Monash health, Warragul hospital and Wonthaggi Hospital. Uninsured patients can be treated in these hospitals.

Easily accessible for consultation and if any surgical procedure is required, this can also be arranged within a very short time frame.

SERVICES OFFERED

• Comprehensive range of Breast surgeries
  – Oncoplastic breast surgery
  – Implant reconstruction
• Laparoscopic hernia repair, cholecystectomy
• Non-Melanoma skin cancer
• Skin lumps, pilonidal sinus, vasectomy etc.
  

Dr. Thilani Navaratne

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr. Thilani Navaratne, is a dedicated female practitioner and valued member of our team. Graduated with her MBBS from the Faculty of Medicine Rajarata, Srilanka in 2012. Dr. Navaratne brings a wealth of experience to our practice. Her professional journey includes three years of diverse clinical exposure in Emergency Medicine, Surgery, General Medicine, and Gynecology and Obstetrics at Peninsula Health.

Driven by a passion for continual learning and development, Dr. Navaratne pursued additional training in child health in 2021, further enriching her expertise. Her commitment to providing comprehensive care is evident in her special interests, which encompass chronic disease management, geriatric medicine, women’s health, and pediatrics.

Dr. Dilini Jayasekara

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr. Dilini Jayasekara graduated from the University of Colombo in 2013 and has been practicing medicine in Australia since 2018. She gained extensive hospital experience across Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, General Medicine, General Surgery, and Psychiatry before transitioning to General Practice in 2022.

She holds an MBBS (Sri Lanka), is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), and has completed additional training in Medical Acupuncture, Certificate course-Sydney Child Health Program, ANZCA Certificate Course in Pain Management, and Focussed Psychological Strategies (FSP) qualification.

Dr. Dilini has special interests in chronic pain management, acupuncture, mental health, and paediatrics, and is committed to providing holistic, patient-centred care.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys playing tennis, exploring her creativity through arts and crafts, and hiking.

Dr. Sarath Sisira Kumara

MBBS – University of Peradeniya, Srilanka

Dr. Sarath Sisira Kumara is a highly esteemed practitioner with a wealth of experience. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from the esteemed Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka in 2004.



With over ten years of experience in General Medicine and Emergency Care, Dr. Sarath is dedicated to delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to the community in the picturesque Valley region. His areas of expertise encompass chronic disease management, geriatric medicine, and men’s health and children’s health reflecting his commitment to promoting the well-being of his patients at all stages of life.

Dr Liyasha Goonetilleke

MBBS, DRANZCOG, MForensMed, GradDipMedTox

Liyasha is currently working towards a fellowship in General Practice with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.and is a GP registrar.

She completed her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Adelaide in 2014. She has since completed the Master of Forensic Medicine (Monash University), a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Toxicology, and is currently working towards finishing a Graduate Diploma in Child Health. Liyasha has a particular interest in sexual health, women’s health, paediatrics, forensic medicine and preventative medicine, and holds her DRANZCOG certification. She also worked as a Senior Lecturer at Monash University teaching Traffic Medicine 2024.



In her spare time, she enjoys live music, hiking, scuba diving, attending sporting events and gardening.

Dr. Janaka Kularathne

MBBS, MRCGP

Dr. Janaka Kularathne graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Sri Lanka, in 2012. He has extensive experience in both hospital and community-based medical practice. Between 2018 and 2026, he worked as a full-scope General Practitioner in Sri Lanka, delivering comprehensive primary care across all stages of life from newborn assessments and childhood immunizations to complex geriatric care. During this time, he provided high-quality medical services through face-to-face consultations, home visits, and telehealth.

Prior to focusing on general practice, Dr. Janaka gained valuable experience in high-intensity hospital settings, including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Paediatrics, and Gynaecology & Obstetrics. He also has a specialized background in Clinical Forensic Medicine and Forensic Pathology, having served as an Assistant Judicial Medical Officer in Sri Lanka.

Dr. Janaka holds the MRCGP [International] qualification from the Royal College of General Practitioners (2025)

His special interests include Internal Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Paediatrics and Adolescent Health, and Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Janaka speaks Sinhala and English.

Dr. Iruka Kumarage

MBBS, MRCGP

Dr. Iruka Kumarage completed his specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the UK and proceeded to advanced training in urogynaecology and pelvic floor surgery. He worked as a specialist in London and Surrey. Since migrating to Australia with his family in 2013, Iruka has been providing expert services to the communities of rural and metropolitan Victoria. Iruka consults at St John of God Berwick Hospital, Mulgrave Private Hospital, Waverley Private Hospital and Monash Health.

Iruka has more than 25 years of experience in pregnancy care (including high risk pregnancies) and in all aspects of gynaecology, looking after women of all age groups with menstrual problems, pelvic pain (including endometriosis and ovarian cysts), contraception needs, menopausal issues, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility issues, urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse. He also provides Colposcopy and IUD services in his consulting rooms.

Iruka has been a teacher and an examiner for medical trainees both in Australia and the UK. In his capacity as a Training Supervisor for RANZCOG, Iruka helps nurture the next generation of specialists in O&G. Iruka’s passion for patient care has always inspired the younger generation including his son & daughter who are currently practicing medicine.

An avid sportsman who excelled in athletics, rugby union and badminton in the past, Iruka still finds time to enjoy his sports. He is also a music enthusiast who plays the guitar and the oriental bamboo flute.

Dr. Ruch Dissanayake

Foot & Ankle Surgeon – MBBS(Hons), FRACS, FAOrthoA

Dr Ruchith (Ruch) Dissanayake is a Victorian orthopaedic surgeon with international fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery.

Originally from regional Queensland, he moved to Melbourne to complete his medical degree with honours at Monash University. He subsequently undertook specialist orthopaedic training across Victoria and Tasmania, earning Fellowships of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthoA).

He further developed his foot and ankle expertise through a renowned Fellowship at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, where he refined his skills in foot and ankle reconstruction surgery, total ankle replacement, sports injuries and complex fracture management. The fellowship also provided the opportunity to work directly with surgeons involved in developing the latest orthopaedic technologies, including the newest generation of ankle replacements and innovative bone substitutes.

Ruch’s commitment to managing complex foot and ankle trauma was shaped by his experience at major trauma centres both locally and internationally, and led him to complete a Master of Traumatology at the University of Newcastle.

He holds a public appointment at Monash Health, where he is helping to establish a new Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic unit to better serve Melbourne’s South East Corridor. In addition to his clinical practice, he is actively involved in mentoring and training the next generation of Victoria’s doctors as Monash Health’s Pre-vocational Doctors Orthopaedic Supervisor.

Active in orthopaedic research, he has collaborated with leading surgeons worldwide and contributed to numerous publications. His involvement in clinical studies has also provided opportunities to present at conferences across Australia, Europe, and North America.

Specialty Interests

• Ankle Replacement
• Forefoot Surgery (such as correction of bunions)
• Foot and Ankle Trauma
• Sports Injuries
• Reconstructive Surgery following Trauma
• Reconstructive Surgery for Deformity & Arthritis

Commonly performed procedures include

• Bunion and lesser toe corrections including minimally invasive techniques
• Ankle Replacement
• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Fracture Fixation
• Ligament repair and reconstruction
• Fusion procedures for arthritic disease