Community & Business
13 January, 2025
Clifton Medical Practice welcomes new GP
Dr Muniswaran N Letchumanan (Dr. Munis) started on Monday as a General Practitioner at Clifton Medical Practice.
Dr Munis, originally from Malaysia and of South Indian ethnicity, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the Clifton community.
Having lived in Australia for nearly two decades, Dr. Munis obtained his MBBS from Monash University in 2009 and completed his clinical training in emergency and acute medicine at Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton, Victoria.
His passion for rural health led him to undertake and complete rural GP training in Shepparton and Kyabram, Victoria.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Munis has pursued advanced academic qualifications.
He holds a Master of Public Health from Monash University and has completed postgraduate coursework in primary care at the University of Sydney.
He has also undertaken advanced training in First Nation Health under the RACGP Rural Faculty and is currently exploring cutting-edge advancements in medicine through postgraduate studies in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine at the University of South Wales, UK.
Dr Munis is adept at managing a wide range of medical concerns, including chronic illness, skin cancer treatment, Implanon insertion, minor surgical procedures, and lifestyle medicine.
Outside of his professional endeavours, Dr Munis enjoys gardening and appreciates the serenity and connection to nature that rural life offers.
Clifton Community Health Services Executive Director-Community Rodney Watton said CCHS is thrilled to welcome Dr Munis to the team and is confident his expertise and dedication will greatly benefit the health and wellbeing of our community.
Dr. Munis will be consulting on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Dr Jo Pappas will continue to practice on Mondays and Thursdays, ensuring that the medical practice provides a doctor on site five days a week.
