Portrait to follow
Dr Tavichikai’s background connects general medical practice, diagnostic imaging, public health, and local healthcare leadership. This profile outlines his training, roles, and areas of care.
Timeline
2001
Medical internship
National Referral Hospital, Solomon Islands.
2001-2005
Hospital clinical practice
Internal medicine, emergency department work, and relief doctor roles.
2005-2014
Radiology and diagnostic imaging
Radiologist at National Referral Hospital with additional training in Fiji.
2014-present
Founder and Medical Director
Established and leads eCall Health Center in Honiara.
Education and training
- Fiji School of Medicine
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University
- DHC Paediatric Medicine, University of Sydney
- Radiology training, CWMH Hospital Fiji
Specialties
- General practice
- Diagnostic imaging
- Ultrasound services
- Public health consulting
- Occupational health
- Emergency and referral support
Certifications
- Certificate in Dive and Marine MedicineJames Cook University (JCU)
- Dive Medicals Examiner
- Seafarers Medical ExaminerSolomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA)
- Aviation Medical Examiner (CAT 3)Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI)
Professional and community roles
- Solomon Islands Private Doctors Association
- Public health consultancy and occupational clinic planning
- UN-designated physician and medical evacuation support
Professional memberships
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
- Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
- Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM)
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
- American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
- Australian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ASAM)
- Australian College of Tropical Medicine (ACTM)
- American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
- Solomon Islands Medical and Dental Board