Dr Shobha Perera
MBBS
Languages: English
Surgery: Worrigee Medical Centre
Dr. Shobha Perera is a dedicated GP Registrar with a strong foundation in Clinical Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Public Health. Holding an MBBS degree from Sri Lanka, a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Monash University and a Certificate in Emergency Medicine (EM) from the Australian College for Emergency Medicine, she brings a holistic and responsive approach to patient care.
She began her Australian career in 2021 at Monash Health in Melbourne as a Public Health Officer. She then relocated to Sydney in 2022 to work as an Emergency Medicine Registrar at Campbelltown Hospital for 2.5 years before transitioning to Nowra to pursue her career in general practice. With over 6 years of experience in Overseas Healthcare and 4 years of experience in the Australian healthcare system, spanning Emergency Medicine, Surgery, and Preventive Health, she is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care. Public health training enhances their focus on prevention, health education, and broader population health outcomes, while emergency medicine certification ensures readiness to manage urgent and life-threatening conditions effectively.
She has a special interest in Family Medicine, preventive health and values providing quality of care. Dr Shobha enjoys gardening, cooking, exploring local attractions and spending time with family