Dr Tanusha Cardoso is a specialist in Sport and Exercise Medicine and accredited by the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians. Joining the Clinic in 2015, Tanusha offers her consulting services to the general public, the Australian Defence force, Work cover and TAC patients.
She enjoys the diversity that the specialty offers and has worked across a multitude of sports, both in terms of consulting and event coverage. This included the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (2022), the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (2020), the Commonwealth games (2018), the Ara Fura games (2011) and the Alice Springs Masters games (2010, 2012, 2014).
Dr Cardoso has previously worked in the role of Team Doctor for the Young Matildas (2019 -2021), the Matildas (home series medical coverage in 2021 and 2022), the Opals (2018-2019), the Collingwood AFLW Team (2018), the Melbourne Storm Under-20s Rugby League team (2014), the Rumbalara Football and Netball Club (2011) and toured internationally with the Young Matildas, the Opals, the Pararoos and the Joeys. She also serves as Match Day Doctor for Cricket Australia during the national cricket season (2017 – present).
She has previously worked at the Australian Institute of Sport and her published research includes tendinopathy, iron supplementation and AFL injuries.
Memberships: Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, The Australian Medical Association and Sports Medicine Australia
Availability: Tuesdays (8am – 5pm), Thursdays (8-10.40am). Telehealth appointments available.
Note:
- A GP referral is required to see a Sport and Exercise Physician at Alphington Sports Medicine to receive the full Medicare rebate.
- Patients who attend without a medical referral will be charged the regular fees and will receive a reduced Medicare rebate.
- Additional fees may apply for investigations or procedures performed during your appointment. Some of these may attract a Medicare rebate.
- We do not bulk bill medical appointments (except in exceptional circumstances). Most medical appointments will incur an out-of-pocket fee.
- Telehealth appointments will attract the same fees and out of pocket expenses as in clinic appointments.
- Appointment prices vary depending on factors such the type of service you need along with the time it takes for your consultation.
- Fees will be determined by Dr Cardoso based on your type of condition and treatment requirements.
- Please call reception (9481 5744) for an indication of likely fee range.