The neurologist moved to Tasmania in March this year after a six-month stint at a Middle East hospital and training in neuro-muscular disorders in Canada.

He took up his post at the Launceston General Hospital in May, replacing the late Dr Stan Siejka, who died in a skiing accident almost two years ago.

"The main concern has been that ever since Dr Siejka passed away, there has been a definite deficiency in neurology in North and North-West Tasmania," Dr Koshy said.

"I hope to at least partially fill that role."

Dr Koshy's wife and two young sons have also embraced life in their new home country.

"It's a little more laid-back than we've been used to previously," he said.

"The reason behind moving was partly down to having a less busy practice."

A "one-man-band" at the LGH, Dr Koshy has been hosting two half-day outpatient clinics a week, with up to seven patients at each.

"I'm seeing a mix of outpatients at the moment, but starting in August I'd like to have a weekly specialty clinic to cater just for multiple sclerosis and epilepsy patients," he said.