Dr Ari Ariyapperuma joins the Great Southern Specialist Centre Medical Oncologist on boardThe Great Southern Specialist Centre is excited to welcome the first Medical Oncologist to the team — Dr Ari Ariyapperuma. Dr Ari has decided to commence consulting patients privately to offer the local community alternative choices for provision of their care. Please note both public and private patients can be consulted by him at GSSC. He will continue his public work through the Albany Health Campus. Dr Ari treats all types of solid tumours and is happy to take referrals for undiagnosed patients with suspected malignancies for work up. As a consultant Medical Oncologist, Dr Ari is involved in teaching medical students and medical oncologists in training. He also has significant research interests and combines clinical practice with research work. His research has led to several publications and poster presentations. Dr Ari completed his initial Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, graduating with honours in Clinical Sciences, before undertaking further studies at Newham University Hospital in the United Kingdom. He moved to Australia in 2007 to take up a position at Royal Perth Hospital, which enabled him to follow his passion and undertake specialist training in Medical Oncology in both Western Australia and New South Wales. He has always enjoyed holidaying in the Great Southern and says the community are wonderful, so more than 2 years ago he decided to make a home base in Albany. Dr Ari will be consulting at the GSSC on Wednesdays, commencing September 2. For all appointment enquiries please phone the GSSC administration team on 08 9841 3500 or email admin@gsspecialistcentre.com. |