Dr Swaroopini Thangarajah

Dr. Swaroopini Thangarajah is a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner Obstetrician who adopts a patient-centred approach to healthcare. Her commitment to providing comprehensive medical care spans across all age groups, with a focus on creating a supportive environment where patients feel listened to and valued. With a deep passion for empowering her patients, Dr. Thangarajah prioritises education and shared decision-making, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their health journey.

As a proud fifth-generation medical practitioner, Dr. Thangarajah is driven by a lifelong passion for patient health and well-being. She is committed to ensuring her patients feel their best at every stage of life, whether for routine women's health check-ups or urgent medical concerns.

Dr. Thangarajah has extensive post-graduate medical training, beginning with her internship at Box Hill Hospital. She currently works at Eastern Health (Box Hill Hospital) and Monash Health (Monash Clayton) maternity clinics. As an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar, she has performed a wide range of procedures, including Caesarean sections, vacuum and forceps deliveries, suction dilatation and curettage (D&C), hysteroscopies, and cervical procedures as the primary operator.

Her qualifications include:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
• Advanced Diploma of The Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Advanced procedural
• Diploma of Child Health from Sydney University, Westmead's Children's Hospital
• Certificate in Primary Skin Cancer Medicine, University of Queensland

She has supported hundreds of women through childbirth in the public health system and regularly assists with both elective and emergency Caesarean sections in various private hospitals across Victoria. Her expertise and dedication ensure she provides exceptional care to her patients, making her a highly respected figure in the medical community.

In her spare time she also organises social events for her colleages at Eastern Health. She also has a passion for advocacy and is part of the Executive Committee for the Eastern Health Medical Staff Association.