Kosala Abeysundera
Somerton Park,SA
Summary
Dynamic General Practitioner with extensive experience at Somerton Park Medical Centre, excelling in primary care management and chronic disease care. Proven ability to assess acute patients and implement effective treatment plans. Strong communicator, adept at patient education and preventive health screening, ensuring high-quality care and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Practitioner
Somerton Park Medical Centre
03.2020 - Current
- Provided comprehensive general practitioner services at clinic and nursing home, including initial treatment, follow-up care, vaccinations, family planning advice, and medication prescriptions. Collaborated with senior doctors for clinical guidance.
- Coordinated referrals for patients with complex medical conditions, conducted childhood health checks, travel health assessments, skin checks, and minor surgical procedures. Managed pre-employment and vehicle license medicals, work cover assessments, counselling, mental health treatment plans, and chronic disease care.
- Delivered comprehensive primary care consultations for patients at a community medical centre.
- Assessed symptoms and developed treatment plans within Somerton Park Medical Centre.
- Prescribed medications and monitored ongoing patient care in general practice.
GP
GP Associate Hamley Bridge medical centre
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Worked part-time starting in 2020
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
GP
GP Access
Gawler
03.2015 - 12.2016
- General Practitioner
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Locum Medical Registrar
Wavelength and Global medics medical recruitment
Burnie, Tas
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Assessed acutely ill patients upon presentation to A&E.
- Outpatient medical clinics, assessment and carryout Exercise ECG and initial reporting
- Managed candidate registrations for medical recruitment across hospital and locum placements.
- Reviewed CVs, credentials, and medical registration details for compliance checks.
- Coordinated interviews between doctors, consultants, and recruitment consultants.
Medical registrar
North west Regional Hospital
Burnie, Tas
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Assessed acutely ill patients upon arrival to A&E.
- Outpatient medical clinics, assessment and carry out Exercise ECG and initial reporting
- Assessed patients in North West Regional Hospital emergency and inpatient units.
- Managed admissions, transfers, and discharges across regional hospital services.
- Documented clinical notes, progress reviews, and treatment plans.
Resident Medical Officer ED/Surgery
Mersey community hospital
Latrobe, Tasmania
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided emergency medical care in a fast-paced environment for three months
- Supported general surgical procedures in a clinical setting for three months
- Assessed patient conditions and documented clinical findings in hospital records.
- Conducted ward rounds with Mersey Community Hospital medical teams and consultants.
- Assisted in treatment planning and updated care plans for admitted patients.
North west Regional Hospital
North west Regional Hospital
Burnie, Tas
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Assessed acutely ill patients on presentation to A&E and initiated management.
- Outpatient medical clinics, assessment and carry out Exercise ECG and initial reporting
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Senior House officer (full time)
Teaching Hospital Kurunegala
08.2003 - 01.2009
- First-hand assessment and basic management including advanced life support of acutely ill patients admitted to A&E
- Consulted with Consultant Physician on management plans and facilitated patient transfers to ward or ICU
- Participated in ward rounds with medical team to assess patient conditions and follow up thereafter
- Guided junior house officers through clinical practices, enhancing their learning and confidence
- On call night duties on a rostered basis
- Observation and providing guidance to junior house officers
- Discussing the condition of the patient with the patient and relatives and breaking bad news.
- Maintaining records and following up patients discharged from the ward.
- Engaged in teaching activities for medical students to enhance their learning in teaching medical students.
Intern
Polonnaruwa General Hospital
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Internship 6 months in Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Supported surgical team during general surgery internship by assisting with procedures.
- Internship 6 months of internal medicine
Career Medical Officer –Medical Oncology and Haematology
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
Coffs Harbour, NSW
- 1.Assessed and treated acutely ill oncology and haematology patients upon hospital admission, ensuring appropriate follow-up care.
- Assessed and authorized treatment protocols for patients receiving chemotherapy at the day treatment centre.
- 3.Collaborated with consultants during ward rounds to assess and discuss patient care
General Practitioner (permanent part time)
Polgahawella Medical Centre
Polgahawela, Sri Lanaka
- Delivered medical services to diverse patient population.
- Practiced as General Practitioner in clinic and inpatient department, providing comprehensive patient care.
- Administered initial treatment and followed up with patients presenting to the clinic, provided vaccinations, offered family planning advice, and prescribed medication.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists for patients with complex medical conditions and procedures.
Education
Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent) -
Manipal college of medical sciences
NepalIntern Training Qualifications -
Polonnaruwa General Hospital
Sri LankaSpecialist / Principal / Highest Qualification (if applicable): N/A -
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
AustraliaSkills
- Primary care management
- Chronic disease care
- Acute patient assessment
- Preventive health screening
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1974-07-19
- Gender: Male
Other Activities:
- Please include details of any other important activities: (you should include details of other relevant professional activities or achievements (eg officer bearer in a professional organisation, course instructor or examiner appointment)
- 1.Antibiotic Stewardship 2012 to 2013 at Northwest Regional hospital,Australia
- 2.Treasurer Kurunegala medical Society 2007 to 2008- Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, Sri lanka
Verification Statement
- I verify that the information contained within this Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at 2026-10-19
- Name: Kosala Abeysundera
- Signed: KA
EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING, RESEARCH and PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITES (if applicable):
- Audit Participation Reports and Research Experience:
- Summarise
- Worked as a part of poison research in collaboration with Oxford University during 2003 to 2004
- Effects of administration of activated charcoal in acute poisoning
Continuing Professional Development activities:
- Please include details of any continuing professional development activities you have undertaken in the previous three years:
- Certificate for following a course on Diabetes Mellitus for grade Medical Officers conducted by the Kandy Society of Medicine of Teaching Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka. (18th March 2005)
- Successfully completed Departmental examination conducted by the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka for grade medical officers (2004).This examination consisted of Hospital Administration, Establishment Code and Financial Regulations.
- Clinical Presentation in Gestational Diabetes (November 2002)
- Case presentation and participation for weekly clinical meetings conducted by Kurunegala clinical society.
- Certificate of attendance to two day workshop on “maintaining clinical excellence” conducted by The College of Anaesthesiologists of Sri Lanka”.
- Once a week Grand rounds at North west regional Hospital Burnie.
- Once a week journal club
- ALS-1
- Infectious disease steward at North west regional hospital Burnie
- Basic Physician trainee with RACP from 2012 to 2013 year 1
PERSONAL DETAILS:
- Family Name (Surname): Abeysundera
- Given Names: Kosala
- Date of Birth: 19/07/1974
- Country of Birth: Sri Lanka
- Gender: Male
- Current Work Address: Somerton Park Medical centre 154, Brighton Road Somerton Park SA5044
- State: SA
- Country: Australia
- Phone: (M) 0407417942
- Current Home Address: 28, Thomas Street, Seacliff Park SA 5049
- Contact email address: Kosala.abeysundera@yahoo.com.au
- Work email address (if different): Same as above
Timeline
General Practitioner
Somerton Park Medical Centre
03.2020 - Current
GP
GP Associate Hamley Bridge medical centre
01.2017 - 01.2023
GP
GP Access
03.2015 - 12.2016
Locum Medical Registrar
Wavelength and Global medics medical recruitment
01.2013 - 03.2015
Medical registrar
North west Regional Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2013
Resident Medical Officer ED/Surgery
Mersey community hospital
06.2012 - 01.2013
North west Regional Hospital
North west Regional Hospital
03.2009 - 01.2011
Senior House officer (full time)
Teaching Hospital Kurunegala
08.2003 - 01.2009
Intern
Polonnaruwa General Hospital
01.2002 - 06.2004
General Practitioner (permanent part time)
Polgahawella Medical Centre
Career Medical Officer –Medical Oncology and Haematology
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent) -
Manipal college of medical sciences
Intern Training Qualifications -
Polonnaruwa General Hospital
Specialist / Principal / Highest Qualification (if applicable): N/A -
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners