Dr Pradeep Samarakoon
MBBS, FRACGP, MRCPCH, MD (Paediatrics)
Pradeep obtained his medical degree in Sri Lanka in 1997. Having worked in general surgery and primary care he then completed specialist training in paediatrics. Pradeep moved to the United Kingdom in 2008 and worked as a paediatrician for 3 years, during this time Pradeep obtained membership of Royal College of Paediatrics, UK. Because of Pradeep’s lifelong interest in being a generalist he retrained as a GP and obtained membership of Royal College of General Practice, UK in 2014. Pradeep worked as a GP partner and as a sessional GPin the UK before moving to Australia in 2016. In Australia initially Pradeep's practice was based in Chelsea Heights, Victoria and he relocated to Springwood Family Medical in October 2020. In addition to his broad experience in paediatrics (children and newborn babies) Pradeep has experience in palliative medicine, emergency medicine, general medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology. Pradeep enjoys spending time with his family and living an active and relaxed lifestyle. Pradeep believes excellent communication is indispensable in general practice and is enthusiastic in providing outstanding care.
Pradeep obtained his medical degree in Sri Lanka in 1997. Having worked in general surgery and primary care he then completed specialist training in paediatrics. Pradeep moved to the United Kingdom in 2008 and worked as a paediatrician for 3 years, during this time Pradeep obtained membership of Royal College of Paediatrics, UK. Because of Pradeep’s lifelong interest in being a generalist he retrained as a GP and obtained membership of Royal College of General Practice, UK in 2014. Pradeep worked as a GP partner and as a sessional GPin the UK before moving to Australia in 2016. In Australia initially Pradeep's practice was based in Chelsea Heights, Victoria and he relocated to Springwood Family Medical in October 2020. In addition to his broad experience in paediatrics (children and newborn babies) Pradeep has experience in palliative medicine, emergency medicine, general medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology. Pradeep enjoys spending time with his family and living an active and relaxed lifestyle. Pradeep believes excellent communication is indispensable in general practice and is enthusiastic in providing outstanding care.