Buddika (Bas)

Buddika is a Nurse Practitioner experienced in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) across private and public services in Victoria, offering treatment options including opioid pharmacotherapy.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Special interests

Opioid pharmacotherapy, people who inject drugs, young people with alcohol, drug and mental health concerns

Languages

English

Buddika (Bas) is a Nurse Practitioner with experience in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) across both private and public services, mainly in Victoria.

What Buddika can help with

Buddika is passionate about helping people reach their own goals. He has extensive experience working with people who inject drugs and offers treatment options including opioid pharmacotherapy (methadone and buprenorphine) and long-acting injectable buprenorphine.

He has a particular interest in addiction, and in supporting young people who are dealing with alcohol or other drug use alongside mental health concerns.

What is a Nurse Practitioner? Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with a master’s-level qualification and endorsement to work in an advanced clinical role. They can assess, diagnose, prescribe and refer, and Medicare rebates apply to their consultations. See our fees for current Nurse Practitioner fees.

Please call reception to check current availability for new pharmacotherapy patients.

Outside the clinic

Buddika enjoys travel and cycling, and follows the AFL. He’s a Richmond supporter.