Dr Kanchana is an experienced General Practitioner in Cannon Hill with a strong background in clinical medicine, medical education, and research. She provides high-quality, patient-focused care for individuals and families.

She completed her MBBS at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2001. She then worked as a clinician and GP in Sri Lanka. During this time, she also served as a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, helping train future doctors.

Academic & Teaching Background

Dr Kanchana moved to Australia in 2005. She joined the School of Medicine at The University of Queensland (UQ) as academic staff.

From 2005 to 2012, she was involved in clinical teaching and student assessments. She continues to work as an OSCE examiner at UQ, showing her ongoing commitment to medical education.

Extensive Clinical & Emergency Experience

After completing her PhD at The University of Queensland, Dr Kanchana gained broad clinical experience across Queensland. She worked in rural and regional areas, including St George.

Her experience includes:

Obstetrics
Rural and remote emergency medicine
General practice

She also worked at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane, where she gained valuable experience in paediatrics.

In addition, she has worked in several major emergency departments, including:

Toowoomba Hospital
The Prince Charles Hospital
Redland Hospital

GP Training & Fellowship

Dr Kanchana later worked on the Sunshine Coast. She completed her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) through General Practice Training Queensland.

Her wide experience allows her to deliver comprehensive and evidence-based care to patients of all ages.

Personal Interests

Outside of medicine, Dr Kanchana enjoys performing arts and sports. She is passionate about combining clinical care, teaching, research, and patient education.

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