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About Dr Shanka Karunarathne

Dr Shanka Karunarathne is an Australian-based health professional. Shanka is trained as a Respiratory & Sleep Medicine Physician and practices in Elizabeth Vale.

Special interests

Bronchial valve therapy, Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (ELVR), Lung Cancer and Pleural disease, Respiratory conditions such as Asthma, COPD, Shortness of Breath and Chronic Cough, Sleep disorders such as Sleep Apnoea, Snoring, Restless Leg Syndrome, Parasomnias and Insomnia.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), 2002
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2012
  • AMC Certificate, 2008

Awards and Publications

Shanka is the Director of Thoracic Procedure Unit at NALHN, holds a Staff Specialist position at the Lyell McEwin Hospital and is a Clinical Lecturer in The University of Adelaide. 

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Practice location

Hospital affiliations

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Lyell McEwin Hospital (Elizabeth Vale, SA)

Public Hospital

Haydown Road, Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
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Registration numbers and professional memberships

AHPRA: MED0001201904