Dr Vrisha Ker

Dr Vrisha Ker is a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care in Ballina, Australia. With a holistic approach to healthcare, Dr Ker focuses on addressing the root causes of ill health and restoring long-term wellness. She is highly regarded for her reassuring clinical manner and her commitment to helping patients achieve optimal physical and mental wellbeing.

Dr Ker obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 2007. Following her initial post-graduate hospital and general practice training, she pursued further international experience. She completed her specialist training in Family Medicine in Canada, earning her Certification in the College of Family Physicians (CCFP) while working as a Rural Hospitalist. Upon relocating to Australia, she was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), cementing her status as a highly qualified General Practitioner.

Throughout her career, Dr Ker has gained diverse experience across emergency medicine, primary healthcare, and perinatal health and neonatology. In her current practice, she has developed a strong clinical interest in mental health and preventative medicine. She is particularly fascinated by the emerging science of the human microbiome and digestive health, exploring how these factors influence both physical and mental wellbeing. Dr Ker utilises this foundational understanding to prevent chronic disease and support her patients through personalised, evidence-based care.