Dr Sokiah Krishnan

General Practitioner, Male
MBBS

Dr Krishnan completed his medical degree at Stanley Medical College, Madras University, in 1969.

He completed his RMO at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and went on to become a rural general practitioner in Tocumwal in April 1970.

From 1970 to 2006, Dr Krishnan was a solo general practitioner in a practice in Crookwell and a VMO at Crookwell District Hospital.

Crookwell had a very well run 20 bed Accredited Hospital that offered 24-hour Emergency coverage, Community Health Department, Ambulatory care and an activity centre.

In March 2006, Dr Sokiah Krishnan moved to Quirindi, where he completed seven years as a solo general practitioner and a VMO for Quirindi Community Hospital. There, he managed a high volume of patients and provided critical medical care to a community of approximately 5000.

Dr Krishnan joined Ochre Health Tea Gardens in 2013, where he is a highly respected general practitioner and mentor, with a compassionate and understanding approach to medicine.

With over 40 years’ experience, Dr Krishnan has exceptional skills in minor procedures, Aboriginal health, geriatrics, accident and emergency cases and much more.

Dr Krishnan enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies and gardening in his free time.

Interests

• Geriatrics
• Rural Medicine
• Emergency medicine
• Obstetrics