Dr Patrick Nugawela
MBBS

Doctor Patrick”, as he is usually known, is home-grown. Born in Perth, his family moved to Singapore where his father took up a senior position in government.

He studied in Singapore, graduating in medicine, then returned to Perth where he served his internship at Royal Perth Hospital. He commenced postgraduate specialist training in surgery but discovered his true calling in Family Medicine after assisting a GP colleague. He joined the Family Medicine Programme and trained as a GP. He is a specialist General Practitioner.

Dr Patrick went on to operate a solo GP and boutique general practice in Perth. He holds general and specialist registration in General Practice and is a life-member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He has also been a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.

Deeply committed to ongoing professional development, Dr Patrick was Australia’s representative at the world body of Medical Informatics located in Geneva, Switzerland, working alongside other professionals internationally in multi-disciplinary healthcare information technology.

Dr Patrick has a keen interest in motoring. He was a doctor at the WA Sporting Car Club and closely follows Formula 1 racing (strictly as a spectator).