Lakshanie C. Wickramasinghe

Pulmonologist

📍 Melbourne

About of Lakshanie C. Wickramasinghe

Lakshanie C. Wickramasinghe is a Pulmonologist in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. If you’re dealing with breathing problems, long-term lung issues, or conditions that affect the lungs in babies and children, she works with families to get clear, practical care.

Her work includes looking after people with a range of chest and breathing health needs. This can include bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants, and lung problems linked with early life complications. She also cares for patients with emphysema and other ongoing breathing conditions, where symptoms can come and go over time.

Some cases are not only about lungs, though. In many situations, her focus also covers related health concerns that can show up alongside breathing issues. For example, she has listed conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity, and angiostrongyliasis (when infections can affect health in ways that need careful follow-up). She also works with patients who may have severe or complex infections affecting breathing.

Because some of these conditions can be complex and time sensitive, having steady care matters. In many cases, treatment is about helping with symptoms, monitoring how things change, and making sure the plan fits the person and their situation. At times, care may also include talking through what to watch for and when to seek help sooner.

In terms of experience, her profile shows that she has been involved in caring for patients across both early life lung conditions and longer-term respiratory problems, including work with premature infants and people with chronic lung disease.

Education details aren’t listed here, but as a pulmonologist her training sits in respiratory medicine and the care of lung and breathing health across different age groups.

Research and clinical trials: no specific studies or trial involvement are listed in this profile. If you’re looking for that information for a particular condition, it’s worth asking the clinic directly, since details can change and may depend on where patients are being treated.

Overall, Lakshanie C. Wickramasinghe’s focus is on lung health, clear care, and supporting patients and families through breathing issues, from newborn stages to adult life.

Services & Conditions Treated

Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaRetinopathy of PrematurityAngiostrongyliasisEmphysemaPremature InfantSecernentea Infections

Publications

1 total

Helminth infection driven gastrointestinal hypermotility is independent of eosinophils and mediated by alterations in smooth muscle instead of enteric neurons.

PLoS pathogens • October 25, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Lakshanie Wickramasinghe offer?
Dr Lakshanie Wickramasinghe is a pulmonologist in Melbourne who provides care related to lung and breathing conditions. Her listed services include bronchopulmonary dysplasia, retinopathy of prematurity, angiostrongyliasis, emphysema, care for premature infants, and secernentea infections.
What conditions does she commonly treat?
Conditions mentioned include bronchopulmonary dysplasia and emphysema, as well as care for premature infants. The profile also lists retinopathy of prematurity, angiostrongyliasis, and secernentea infections as areas she works with.
How do I book an appointment with Dr Wickramasinghe?
To book an appointment in Melbourne, contact the clinic directly. Availability, methods of booking, and any initial referral requirements are determined by the practice.
Where is Dr Wickramasinghe based?
She is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Are there any patient concerns I should prepare for before my visit?
Bring relevant medical history, current symptoms, and any past test results. If you have a specific concern about lung health, share it with the clinician during the appointment.
Does the profile specify languages spoken for communication?
The available profile data does not list languages. When booking, you can check with the clinic about language support and interpreter options if needed.