Dr Shiromi Liyanage

MBBS, FRACGP, Advanced Cert (Skin Cancer Medicine), Dip (Transfusion Medicine)

Shiromi has been serving as a General Practitioner in Canberra since 2013 and is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Graduating from North Colombo Medical College in Sri Lanka in 1994, Shiromi developed a strong foundation in medicine, obstetrics, and gynaecology. She also holds a Diploma in Transfusion Medicine of Sri Lanka, worked as both a hospital medical officer and a general practitioner before emigrating to Australia.

She completed AMC certificate and developed a special interest in skin cancers and dermatology (skin diseases).  She earned a Professional Diploma in Skin Cancer Medicine and a Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery with Healthcert Australia.

Shiromi’s interests also include paediatrics, women health (including antenatal care, contraceptive implant insertions/removal, cervical screening tests) and chronic disease management.

In her spare time, Dr Liyanage enjoys travelling, gardening, and spending time with her three children.

Specialty interest areas

• Skin rashes, skin cancer
• Women’s health
• Antenatal care
• Paediatrics
• Adolescent health
• Chronic disease management
• Mental health