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Dr Kawshaliya De Silva

General Practitioner

Qualifications

MB BS 1990 Chittagong

Profile

Dr De Silva has lived in New Zealand for the past 24 years, working in a wide range of fields. Born in Sri Lanka, Dr De Silva studied her medical degree in Bangladesh and completed her Masters in Public Health in Otago University after migrating to NZ.

In addition, she is a member of the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care Physicians and working towards a fellowship in the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.

Dr De Silva's NZ career began in Public Health and she has held leading roles within the Cancer Society of NZ, the Heart Foundation, and the Problem Gambling Foundation.

She has passionately advocated for the health of communities regarding cancer prevention, heart health, mental health, Asian health and problem gambling. Dr De Silva continues to support these issues whilst working as a General Practitioner.

Dr De Silva is also qualified with a certificate in Skin Cancer Surgery from Queensland University Australia. She now offers mole checks, cryotherapy, punch biopsy and skin cancer removals.

Gender

Female / Wāhine

Registration Date

25 February 2013

Vocationally Registered

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A "Vocationally Registered" doctor has qualifications and experience that allow them to be registered as a specialist in a particular scope of practice e.g. General Practice, Urgent Care. These doctors can work independently in New Zealand.

To learn more about different scopes of practice and types of registration visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website.

Contact Details

Dr Kawshaliya De Silva is available at the following service:

This service is available at the following location:

273 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū South, Auckland