Dr Vinithra Naiker

Dr Naiker is now taking online appointments for her existing patients only.

Dr Naiker has been working in General Practice since 1989. Dr Naiker was a past GP Practice Principal and now consults at the clinic as a contractor and also does locum GP work in Aboriginal health. As a young child, Dr Naiker knew she wanted to be a doctor. She gained her medical degree from the University of Natal in 1984. She strives to provide holistic care for her patients and is a well-known and trusted GP in the Devonport area. In her spare time, Dr Naiker likes bushwalking , gardening, reading, art and travelling.

Qualifications

• MBChB
• RACGP Member

Special Interests

• Acne treatment
• Asthma care
• Adolescent & young adult medicine
• Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
• Anxiety
• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Children's health (paediatrics)
• Chronic disease management
• Fertility & Family Planning, Contraception & birth control (Implanon)
• Diabetes care
• Depression
• Family Care
• Men's Health
• Women's health including Menopause
• Metabolic diseases
• Minor surgery including skin lesion excision (excluding face and neck)
• Pain management
• Preventative medicine/health checks
• Skin surgery (excisions/tag removal)
• Travel health & vaccinations
• Workers compensation

Languages Spoken

- English