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(08) 8981 1711
(08) 8981 1711
Darwin Private Hospital, Suite 27, Central Specialist Clinic, Rocklands Drive, Tiwi NT 0810
Dr Sanditha Wickramasinghe is a skilled ophthalmologist with over 14 years of experience in the field. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, United Kingdom, specialising in comprehensive ophthalmology with a keen interest in eyelid and oculoplastic surgery. Dr Wickramasinghe completed his medical degree (MBBS) with honors from the University of Colombo in 2003 and obtained postgraduate qualifications in 2010. He underwent Fellowship training in North Wales in the UK from 2012 to 2014, where he gained additional experience in cataract surgery, medical retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastic surgery. He also had further experience in oculoplastic surgery during his time in Liverpool. In 2014, Dr Wickramasinghe became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. In 2018, he joined the Department of Ophthalmology at Royal Darwin Hospital, where he has been serving the Northern Territory since. He is associated with Darwin Private Hospital. Dr Wickramasinghe is dedicated to serving the community and has been actively engaged in outreach eye care programs. He has a good understanding of the local culture and has provided his expertise to patients in Katherine, Gove, and various remote communities. Throughout his career, Dr Wickramasinghe has performed numerous surgeries, including cataract surgery and various eyelid procedures such as excision of lumps, removal of periocular malignancies, and correction of droopy and baggy eyelids. He is known for his precision and expertise in these procedures. Outside of his professional commitments, Dr Wickramasinghe has a passion for helping others and enjoys volunteering and traveling. He is fluent in English and Tamil, which allows him to effectively communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Darwin Private Hospital, Suite 27, Central Specialist Clinic, Rocklands Drive, Tiwi NT 0810