Aged Care Resident Management
Ongoing medical care for aged care residents, with attention to individual needs and continuity.
Specialist GP · Consultant Rural Generalist
Care that seesthe wholeperson.
Dr. Asanka Gunawardana
FACRRM · MBBS
Advanced Skills in Emergency Medicine
Perspective changes everything.CowesVictoria, Australia
Considered care. At every stage of life.Explore the approach
01The person behind the care
Medicine is personal.
Your health is more than a single condition. It is your everyday life, your circumstances and what matters to you.
Dr. Gunawardana provides comprehensive, individualised care for people at every stage of life, with a particular interest in older adults, ongoing health needs and families navigating complex care.
Meet Dr. Asanka02Continuity, through life
Special interestsCare through
every chapter.
As life changes, so do our health needs.
A personal approach keeps the whole picture in view.
For older adults.
For families.
For the everyday.
Skin Cancer Spot Checks & Removal
Assessment of skin spots and removal where clinically appropriate.
Weight Loss Management
Individualised support for weight management in the context of overall health.
03Areas of care
A broad view.
Individual
attention.
Special interests in aged care resident management, skin cancer spot checks and removal, and weight loss management, alongside broad general practice care.
Explore clinical interests01Aged Care Resident Management
Ongoing medical care for aged care residents, with attention to individual needs and continuity.
02Skin Cancer Spot Checks & Removal
Assessment of skin spots and removal where clinically appropriate.
03Weight Loss Management
Individualised support for weight management in the context of overall health.
04Geriatric Care
Care that considers changing health needs, personal priorities and wellbeing in older adulthood.
05Chronic Disease Management
Ongoing care for long-term conditions and interconnected health needs.
06Metabolic Health Conditions
Assessment and ongoing management of metabolic health conditions.
07General Health Checks
General health assessments informed by individual circumstances and health needs.
08All Men’s Health Conditions
General practice care for the range of health conditions affecting men.
09All Types of Mental Health Management
Mental health care that considers personal circumstances, physical health and ongoing support needs.
10Chronic Pain Management
Considering pain in the context of daily life, function and broader health.
11Travel Medicine
Consultations to discuss health needs and preparation for travel.
12Veterans’ Health & WorkCover Management
General practice support for veterans’ health and management of work-related health needs.
04Sharing knowledge
Teaching &
Medical Education
Clinical practice is one part of his work. Through medical education and supervision, Dr. Gunawardana also contributes to the education of doctors in rural and remote medicine.
Supervisor
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Medical Educator
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Supporting the next generation of rural and remote medical practitioners.
05Experience & perspective
20+years of
medical practice
medical practice
Experience, with a personal perspective.
With 20+ years of medical practice, Dr. Gunawardana brings broad experience to general practice and rural medicine in Cowes, Victoria.
His experience includes work with Monash Health and Bass Coast Health. His approach considers each patient’s health circumstances and broader wellbeing, from straightforward concerns to complex ongoing care.
Monash Health
Healthcare experienceBass Coast Health
Healthcare experienceGeneral practice · Cowes
Specialist GP / Consultant Rural GeneralistACRRM
Supervisor & Medical EducatorOutside medicine, he enjoys travelling, cricket and golf, and participating in charitable work.
Qualifications & certifications
FACRRMMBBSAdvanced Skills in Emergency MedicineInternational Certificate of DermatoscopyACEM Emergency Medicine CertificateAMC Certificate
The approach
Good medicine
starts with listening.
Care becomes more complex as health conditions overlap, medications change and priorities evolve. A considered approach means looking beyond a single diagnosis and understanding the person behind it.
- Clear communication
- Individualised care
- Continuity
- Long-term health management
06Visiting & getting in touch
Care in Cowes.
Personal care.
A local connection.
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Clear information about fees.
Private billing services are available. Bulk billing is available for:
- Pensioners
- Health Care Card Holders
- Children under 16
Billing arrangements may vary. Please contact the practice to confirm current fees and eligibility.
Your health. Your story.
Healthcare changes.
Good care remains
personal.
Book an appointmentDr. Asanka GunawardanaSpecialist GP / Consultant Rural Generalist
Cowes, Victoria