Ram Chandru
Since 2012 I’ve been living and practicing here in New Zealand, three years after completing my fellowship in the UK. The experience involved specialist training in Wrightington Hospital and North Staffordshire University hospital, and it affirmed my belief that being able to inform is just as important as being able to treat.
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Ensuring that you’re fully aware of your condition – and that you have access to a clear line of communication – is essential. So, to help provide the best information and possible outcomes, I’ve taken an active part in several research projects (specifically concerning the operative measures of scaphoid non-union) and I make every effort to learn about the latest developments and techniques available.
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Outside of my nine-to-five, I take up a few clinics at the charity hospital here in Christchurch. I’m also proud to have driven several charitable initiatives in India.
I hope this website offers the information and assurance you need when it comes to your condition, and I’m glad to help where I can.
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Narlaka Jayasekera
Narlaka Jayasekera is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate, and comprehensive care to all patients. He graduated from King’s College, University of London, and completed surgical training in the UK, followed by specialist orthopaedic training on the Oswestry training programme.
He gained expertise through fellowships in Cambridge, Exeter, Oswestry, and Gold Coast, specialising in hip and knee procedures. In Gold Coast, he established a hip arthroscopy service and gained wider experience in upper limb surgery before moving to Alice Springs, where he worked for nearly six years and led significant growth in orthopaedic services.
In Alice Springs, Narlaka played a key role in expanding the hospital into a teaching unit for orthopaedic training and improving indigenous health outcomes by integrating aboriginal health workers into the care team.
Narlaka has worked as a locum orthopaedic surgeon at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim and continues to serve in Blenheim and Timaru. He performs surgeries at DCH, Southern Cross Hospital, and Canterbury Charity Hospital in Christchurch.
Narlaka currently volunteers at the Canterbury charity hospital. He has in the past volunteered as a surgeon in post-war Libya, Sri Lanka, including in post-tsunami humanitarian efforts. He is an active researcher with over 50 publications and several book contributions. He has served on editorial boards and as a journal reviewer.
He values mentorship and education, having held various faculty positions, and mentors junior colleagues. Narlaka is married with three children and a cavoodle.
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Sharyn Cameron
Practice Manager, Dudley Creek Health
Since joining Dudley Creek Health in June 2024, Sharyn has been dedicated to fostering a
patient-centred environment alongside a passionate team of surgeons and specialists.
With 18 years of experience in the primary healthcare industry, Sharyn's journey began in reception and administration, where she played a crucial role in establishing and growing a new medical centre that now serves 6,000 patients.
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Sharyn is committed to ensuring timely and quality access to healthcare, with patient care and respect at the forefront of everything we do. She is excited to contribute to our mission of enhancing health services and supporting our community, particularly in our efforts to shorten waitlists and assist patients on their journey to wellness.
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As Sharyn continues her journey, she looks forward to acquiring new skills and providing support across the various specialties at Dudley Creek Health.
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