Allergy & Immunology

Dr Krishanthi Ariyawansa is an Australian trained specialist paediatric allergist and immunologist who is dual trained in general peadiatrics and paediatric immunology and allergy. Dr Krishanthi graduated with MBBS in 2005. She completed her speciality paediatric training in both rural and metropolitan hospitals across Queensland through Queensland Children’s Hospital and works as a Senior Medical Offer.

Dr Krishanthi has over 20 years of experience in paediatrics and provides care to children from neonates to 17 years of age. She has experience in management of children with eczema, allergies, autoimmune and immunological conditions. Dr Krishanthi has special interest in diagnosis and management of food allergies and eczema. She offers skin prick testing, supervised food and drug challenges and immunotherapy. She incorporates evidenced based practice and practical approach to her patient care to optimise their quality of life by taking ownership of their conditions.

Dr Krishanthi is a member of various national and international professional organisations, including the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI), the Clinical Immunology Society and Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCiS). As a mother of 3 children of her own, Dr Krishanthi understands the challenges of parenthood and passionate about caring for children and families with allergic and immunological conditions to support them through their journey to attain their full potential.