Dr Dhushan Illesinghe

Dr Dhushan Illesinghe is a Psychiatrist based in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Dr Illesinghe is highly knowledgeable and dedicated to providing excellent psychiatric care to his patients.

Dr Illesinghe obtained his MBBS degree and MD in Psychiatry, further enhancing his expertise. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence.

With a strong focus on patient care, Dr Illesinghe works collaboratively with a Multidisciplinary Team to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients. He offers a wide range of telehealth services, allowing convenient access to his expertise.

Dr Illesinghe has vast experience working with diverse patient populations, including asylum seekers and refugees, individuals with intellectual disabilities, military veterans, and non-English speaking individuals. He also provides specialized care for specific age groups, including mother and baby, adults aged 18-60, and individuals over 60.

Dr Illesinghe's areas of expertise include addiction, ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, conversion disorder, depression, developmental disability, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychosis, psychotherapy, schizophrenia, supportive psychotherapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Illesinghe offers a range of services to support medical professionals, including bulk-billing medical students, civil medicolegal opinions and reports, professional supervision, shared care, urgent assessments, and workcover provider services. He is also available to provide support to healthcare workers dealing with the challenges of COVID-19.

Dr Dhushan Illesinghe is a respected and dedicated psychiatrist who continually strives to deliver the highest quality psychiatric care to his patients. His wealth of experience and commitment to ongoing professional development make him a trusted and valued member of the medical community.