In addition to her hospital experience, Dr Lasanthi has spent over 15 years working as a General Practitioner, managing acute and chronic conditions while building strong, long-term relationships with her patients. She has also held a key role as a Medical Officer of Health, contributing to preventive healthcare through maternal and child health services, immunisation programs, and community health initiatives.

 

Now based in Tasmania, Dr Lasanthi is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care and contributing positively to the health and wellbeing of the local community.

 

Areas of interest include:

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• Women’s and Children’s Health - Comprehensive care across all stages of women’s health, as well as the health, development and wellbeing of children and adolescents.

• Mental Health - Supporting patients with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress and emotional wellbeing, with a focus on individualised and ongoing care.

• Chronic Disease Management, Including Diabetes - Providing ongoing management and monitoring of chronic health conditions, with a focus on prevention, treatment, lifestyle modification and helping patients achieve better long-term health outcomes.

• Preventive Health and Lifestyle Medicine - Focusing on disease prevention and overall wellbeing through healthy lifestyle choices, including nutrition, physical activity, weight management, sleep, cardiovascular health and sustainable behaviour change.

• Elderly Care - Providing comprehensive, compassionate care for older patients, including management of chronic conditions, medication review, preventative health, healthy ageing and coordination of ongoing care.

 

Outside of work, Dr Lasanthi enjoys spending time with her family and exploring Tasmania’s natural environment.