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Dr Nilakshi Weerasinghe

Verified Geriatric Medicine Sydney

Dr Nilakshi Weerasinghe

15 years of experience 5.0 (2 verified reviews)

11,731+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
10
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nilakshi Weerasinghe at a glance

Dr Nilakshi Weerasinghe is a Geriatric Medicine practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Nilakshi Weerasinghe is a highly experienced Consultant Physician and Geriatrician with experience in Australia since 2010. She is recognised as a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians, reflecting her dedication and expertise in her field.
Dr. Weerasinghe completed her MBBS degree at the University of Sri Jayawardenepura in Sri Lanka. She furthered her medical training in Australia, specialising in Geriatric Medicine at renowned institutions such as Westmead, Prince of Wales, Blacktown, and Norwest Hospitals. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in research, particularly in the areas of Orthogeriatric care for the elderly and the seasonal patterns of hospital presentations in elderly individuals with common geriatric problems.
With her vast experience and knowledge, Dr. Weerasinghe excels in managing complex medical conditions. Her areas of expertise include the diagnosis and management of dementia, behavioural disorders related to dementia, delirium, osteoporosis, frailty, and polypharmacy. She also has a keen interest in peri-operative care, Orthogeriatric care, and falls prevention in the elderly. 
Dr. Nilakshi Weerasinghe is known for her compassionate and personalised approach to patient care. She collaborates closely with general practitioners to ensure the delivery of high-quality and continuity of care to her patients. Her commitment to the well-being of the elderly population and her extensive experience make her a skilled practitioner in the field of Geriatric Medicine.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Nilakshi Weerasinghe

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Geriatric Medicine
    UAB Barcelona, Sydney (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Geriatric Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-794298 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Geriatric Medicine
#EB-41AB9E0C · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,418
Annual physical exam 99395 772
Vaccination administration 90471 1,580
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,475

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nilakshi Weerasinghe
HEADSHOT
Nilakshi Weerasinghe in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nilakshi Weerasinghe with the team
WITH TEAM
Nilakshi Weerasinghe at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 64s
Meet Nilakshi Weerasinghe

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Geriatric Medicine outcomes
    Nilakshi Weerasinghe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5743/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39146769 · cited by 74
  2. Outcomes of Geriatric Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nilakshi Weerasinghe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2483/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30187260 · cited by 168
  3. European registry analysis of Geriatric Medicine outcomes
    Nilakshi Weerasinghe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8157/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34824243 · cited by 54

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Geriatric Medicine European Annual Congress (Geriatric Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Geriatric Medicine National Society Meeting · Sydney · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Geriatric Medicine — Sydney · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Geriatric Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a geriatric medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nilakshi.weerasinghe@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

2 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Nilakshi Weerasinghe's Areas of Specialty

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Geriatric Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Nilakshi Weerasinghe specialises in Geriatric Medicine in Sydney, AU. 16 years of clinical experience.

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    Nilakshi Weerasinghe speaks English, French, Sinhala.

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