
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
Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) - University of Queensland
(Pending Completion 2018 - 2021)
Interests
Family Medicine
Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery
Minor Surgical Procedures
Allergy Medicine
Metabolic Syndome/Weight Management
LCHF/Keto Friendly Doctor
Bio
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consulting Locations & Days
Balwyn Doctors
Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am to 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday as per roster
SunDoctors Doncaster
Tuesday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am to 1:00pm