Dr Ashvin Arunachalam

MBBS(Melb) BMedSci FRACGP

Qualifications

Fellowship: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners - 2015

Bachelors Degree: Medicine/Surgery & Medical Science - Melbourne Uni 2007

Certificate: Early Management of Severe Trauma (EMST) - RACS 2011

Certificate: Basic & Advanced Life Support - St Vincents Hospital 2011

Certificate: Allergy Medicine Practicum (Adult) - Melbourne Uni 2015

Certificate: Skin Cancer Medicine - SCCA 2017

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Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) - University of Queensland

(Pending Completion 2018 - 2020)

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Interests

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Family Medicine

Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery

Minor Surgical Procedures

Allergy Medicine

Metabolic Syndome/Weight Management

LCHF/Keto Friendly Doctor

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Bio

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Dr Ashvin grew up in Balwyn, going to school at Camberwell Grammar School. Following his father's footsteps into medicine he was accepted into the Melbourne University Medical School in 2002, graduating from the St Vincents Hospital Clinical School in 2007.

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During his hospital residency Dr Ashvin worked mainly in Surgical and Critical Care Specialties. He has worked at multiple tertiary and secondary referral centres throughout Melbourne. 

Dr Ashvin completed his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in February 2015.

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Dr Ashvin is currently undertaking a Masters Degree in Skin Cancer Medicine through the University of Queensland. He currently works two days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) at a Skin Cancer Specialist Clinic.

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Dr Ashvin as also developed an interest in Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Management, utilising dietary strategies including Low Carb/Healthy Fat, Ketogenic and Intermittent Fasting.

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Consulting Locations & Days

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Balwyn Doctors

Monday 8:30am to 1:00pm

Wednesday 8:30am to 5:30pm

Friday 8:30am to 1:00pm

Saturday as per roster

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SunDoctors Doncaster

Tuesday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Thursday 8:30am to 1:00pm