Dr Tilak Dissanayake

Male

MBBS (Monash) DAc (Hons) FRACGP FACRRM, Post grad Dips in Skin Cancer Medicine/Surgery/Advanced Dermoscopy

Principal And Specialist General Practitioner Developing a state-of-the-art medical facility for the community of Camberwell has been a long-standing vision for the founder and Principal of Highfield Park Medical Centre, Dr Tilak Dissanayake.

Tilak brings to Highfield Park significant experience from his extensive medical career in both metropolitan and advanced rural practice, combined with a personable, friendly and diligent approach to patient care.

As part of his wide-ranging medical career, Tilak spent 11 years as the solo medical practitioner in the remote town in north-west New South Wales. His role included managing the 20-bed district hospital and providing extensive medical services at both his general practice and the hospital, providing 24hours oncall.

Tilak is a passionate advocate for bringing to metropolitan medical care the advanced skills, professional diligence and personalised approach that is typical of rural medical practice.

Currently Tilak is employed on part-time basis (afterhours) providing services as Senior Emergency Medical Officer at John Fawkner Hospital, Coburg, Melbourne.