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

· Contraception & birth control

· Diabetes care

· Depression

· Family Care

· Fertility & Family Planning

· Implanon

· Men's Health

· 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