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Dr. Ashok Gunawardene
👤 4 Jahre Erfahrung
9,253+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Über uns
Ashok Gunawardene is a specialist General Surgeon with subspecialty expertise in upper gastrointestinal surgery and weight loss surgery, with extensive clinical experience across the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia. He is committed to delivering patient-centred care grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and informed decision-making.
His clinical interests include laparoscopic weight loss (bariatric) surgery, management of gallstones, and minimally invasive hernia repair. He is also a GESA-accredited practitioner in both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, ensuring high standards in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Dr Gunawardene plays an active role in surgical education as an examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, where he also contributes to training junior surgeons through structured teaching programmes. He holds a PhD in surgical research and has published work exploring areas such as the relationship between systemic inflammation and colorectal cancer outcomes.
He is a member of several leading professional organisations, including the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, Australia Aotearoa New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgical Association, Australia and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society, General Surgeons Australia, and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
Outside of his clinical and academic work, Dr Gunawardene enjoys spending time with his family and being out in nature.
His clinical interests include laparoscopic weight loss (bariatric) surgery, management of gallstones, and minimally invasive hernia repair. He is also a GESA-accredited practitioner in both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, ensuring high standards in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Dr Gunawardene plays an active role in surgical education as an examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, where he also contributes to training junior surgeons through structured teaching programmes. He holds a PhD in surgical research and has published work exploring areas such as the relationship between systemic inflammation and colorectal cancer outcomes.
He is a member of several leading professional organisations, including the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, Australia Aotearoa New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgical Association, Australia and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society, General Surgeons Australia, and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
Outside of his clinical and academic work, Dr Gunawardene enjoys spending time with his family and being out in nature.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Ashok Gunawardene
Ausbildung & Training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Gastroenterologie
Karriere & Anstellungen
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Lizenzen & Versicherung
Medizinische Lizenzen
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Facharztzertifikate
European Board of Gastroenterologie
Berufshaftpflichtversicherung:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file
Durchgeführte Verfahren
| Verfahren | Code | Lebenszeit-Anzahl |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,746 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,140 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,524 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,379 |
Leistungen & Preise
| Leistung | Dauer | Modalität | Preis |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 Min. | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 Min. | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 60 Min. | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 Min. | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Praxis, Team & in der Praxis
Videos
Forschung & Publikationen
h-Index: 12 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterologie across AU
DOI: 10.1349/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33396725 · zitiert von 114
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterologie
DOI: 10.1581/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31186885 · zitiert von 120
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterologie across AU
DOI: 10.7300/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34218631 · zitiert von 62
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterologie
DOI: 10.1836/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35879962 · zitiert von 36
Eingeladene Vorträge
- Practical updates in Gastroenterologie European Annual Congress (Gastroenterologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Gastroenterologie National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract
Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften
Auszeichnungen
- 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterologie — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2023
Artikel dieses Arztes
- Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterologie
- Awareness When should you see a gastroenterologie?
Für internationale Patienten
- Koordinator
- Patient liaison · ashok.gunawardene@euroclinics.example
- Akzeptierte internationale Versicherungen
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Standort
1 TagPatientenbewertungen
17 verifizierte Bewertungen4.98
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17 Bewertungen
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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Aktuelle Bewertungen
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★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.