Meet Our Doctors

Dr Hiran Rajapakse

MBBS, FRACGP, AMACSEP, GradCert Sports 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 Centre, 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. 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. 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 Charles Paul Luiz

MBBS, RACGP

Dr Luiz is a dedicated and compassionate GP with a patient-centred approach. Dr Charles Luiz has been involved with the Latrobe Valley community for many years and over his time he has been building and fostering meaningful relationships with consumers.

Dr Charles has an extensive special achievement history, in particular being a member of the trauma team for 'Desert Storm'. He has also worked in West Africa - Nigeria for a few years. Dr Charles completed his trauma education in Switzerland and Germany.



Dr Charles has special interests in minor surgery (office procedures), rural general practice, sleep medicine, family medicine in remote area, skin disease and sun damaged skin condition management.

Dr Sachinthani Darshika

MBBS

Dr Sachinthani Darshika (MBBS, Sri Lanka) is a General Practitioner with General Registration through AHPRA, practicing in Australia. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based care across acute and chronic conditions, preventive health, and health promotion, with a strong focus on continuity and patient-centered care.

 Her previous experience working in a Hospital Emergency Department has equipped her with the skills to safely manage complex and undifferentiated presentations, supported by sound clinical judgement.

Dr Darshika has particular interests in chronic disease management, preventive health, and obstetrics and gynecology. She is fluent in English, Sinhala, and Tamil, enabling her to provide care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Dr Wasantha Ekanayaka

MBBS

Dr Wasantha Ekanayaka is an experienced General Practitioner who has been practising medicine since 2011. He holds an MBBS from Sri Lanka and the MRCGP [INT.] qualification from the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK).

He has 8 years of medical experience in Sri Lanka and 7 years of experience working as a GP in Oman, along with 3 years of experience in Anaesthesia. His special interests include chronic disease management, mental health, and family medicine.

Dr Ekanayaka is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care to individuals and families across Morwell, the Latrobe Valley and wider Gippsland. He is passionate about improving access to quality healthcare and building long-term relationships with his patients.

He consults in English, Arabic and Sinhala at Royal Maryvale Medical Centre.

Dr Sagarika Jayathilake

MBBS. MD. MRCP[UK]. FRACP.

Physician /Special Interest in Endocrinology and Diabetes

Dr Sagarika Jayathilake graduated from university of Colombo Sri Lanka and completed her specialist training in internal medicine in Sri Lanka and UK.

She migrated to Australia in 2017 and has been working as a consultant physician in Australia since then.

Since 2019 Dr Jayathilake has been working as a physician with special interest in Endocrinology and Diabetes at Latrobe Regional health providing both in patient and out patient services.

Her areas of interest include Diabetes mellitus-Type 1 and 2,Prediabetes and metabolic health, Thyroid disorders ,Osteoporosis and bone health and calcium disorders.



She also engages in regular teaching and supervision of junior doctors and also medical students attached to the Monash University school of Rural health Traralgon . She is also a adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University.

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