What does Viraj Kariyawasam specialise in?

Viraj Kariyawasam specialises in Gastroenterologie in Pennant Hills, AU. 22 years of clinical experience.

What conditions does Viraj Kariyawasam treat?

Viraj Kariyawasam treats conditions within Gastroenterologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

Where does Viraj Kariyawasam practise?

Viraj Kariyawasam practises in Pennant Hills, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

What languages does Viraj Kariyawasam speak?

Viraj Kariyawasam speaks English, Sinhala.

How do I book an appointment with Viraj Kariyawasam?

Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

What do patients say about Viraj Kariyawasam?

Viraj Kariyawasam has a verified rating of 4.93/5 from 198 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

Verifiziert Gastroenterologie Pennant Hills

A/Prof Viraj Kariyawasam

5 Jahre Erfahrung 4.9 (198 verifizierte Bewertungen)

3,100+
Patients seen: 5
Years in practice: 2
Publications: 2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About A/Prof Viraj Kariyawasam at a glance

A/Prof Viraj Kariyawasam is a Gastroenterologie practitioner based in Pennant Hills, Australien, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Pennant Hills, Australien and the surrounding area.

Über uns

Associate Professor Viraj Kariyawasam is a senior Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Endoscopist with academic appointments at Macquarie University and Western Sydney University. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Colombo in 2003 and obtained his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2011. As well as this in 2019 he completed a PhD at the University of Sydney.
A/Prof Kariyawasam undertook specialist gastroenterology training across Gosford, Westmead, and Concord Hospitals, with further subspecialty training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He also completed a clinical research fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in the United Kingdom, expanding his expertise in complex IBD management and endoscopic therapy.
His clinical practice spans the full scope of gastroenterology and liver disease, with particular focus on IBD, advanced endoscopic procedures, and cancer prevention. He has significant experience in cancer screening and surveillance, including early detection of colorectal, oesophageal, and gastric cancers, as well as the endoscopic removal of large polyps and precancerous lesions.
Actively involved in teaching and research, A/Prof Kariyawasam is widely published and supports initiatives such as Open Access endoscopy to enhance accessibility for patients.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— A/Prof Viraj Kariyawasam

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Ausbildung & Training

2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Pennant Hills (AU)
2017–2021 Residency · Gastroenterologie
Universidad de Navarra, Pennant Hills (AU)

Karriere & Anstellungen

2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterologie

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)

#AU-225736 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of Gastroenterologie

#EB-E3870984 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032

Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

Verfahren	Code	Lebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation	99213	50
Annual physical exam	99395	1,452
Vaccination administration	90471	1,724
Minor procedure (skin)	17110	2,771

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	120 Min.	in_clinic	720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin)	30 Min.	in_clinic	630.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

HEADSHOT

Viraj Kariyawasam in consultation — IN OFFICE

Viraj Kariyawasam with the team — WITH TEAM

Viraj Kariyawasam at a conference — CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s

Meet Viraj Kariyawasam

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 19 · i10: 10

Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterologie
Viraj Kariyawasam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

DOI: 10.4223/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31018442 · zitiert von 122
Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterologie across AU
Viraj Kariyawasam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

DOI: 10.3990/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36546672 · zitiert von 80

Eingeladene Vorträge

Practical updates in Gastroenterologie European Annual Congress (Gastroenterologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
Single-centre experience in Gastroenterologie National Society Meeting · Pennant Hills · 2023 · oral abstract

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterologie — Pennant Hills · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2022
national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2022
European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2022

Artikel dieses Arztes

Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterologie 2026-03-06 · 5 Min. Lesezeit
Awareness When should you see a gastroenterologie? 2026-01-28 · 8 Min. Lesezeit

Für internationale Patienten

Koordinator: Patient liaison · viraj.kariyawasam@euroclinics.example
Akzeptierte internationale Versicherungen: Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Standort

1 Tag

Pennant Hills

Patientenbewertungen

198 verifizierte Bewertungen

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Bedside Manner: 5.0
Knowledge: 5.0
Wait Time: 4.7
Staff Friendliness: 5.0
Ease Of Appointment: 4.8
Value For Money: 4.9
Would Recommend Pct: 98.0

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Aktuelle Bewertungen

★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.

Anna B. 2026-05-17
★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.

Marco V. 2026-04-24
★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert

Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.

Helena F. 2026-04-19

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

A/Prof Viraj Kariyawasam's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures A/Prof Viraj Kariyawasam treats, with the size of the national pool of Australien doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterologie

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

A/Prof Viraj Kariyawasam is one of 722 gastroenterologie doctors indexed in Australien. Browse gastroenterologie doctors in Australien →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Pennant Hills matters

Medical practice in Australien is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australien medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Pennant Hills carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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What does Viraj Kariyawasam specialise in?

Viraj Kariyawasam specialises in Gastroenterologie in Pennant Hills, AU. 22 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Viraj Kariyawasam treat?

Viraj Kariyawasam treats conditions within Gastroenterologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Viraj Kariyawasam practise?

Viraj Kariyawasam practises in Pennant Hills, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Viraj Kariyawasam speak?

Viraj Kariyawasam speaks English, Sinhala.
How do I book an appointment with Viraj Kariyawasam?

Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.
What do patients say about Viraj Kariyawasam?

Viraj Kariyawasam has a verified rating of 4.93/5 from 198 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.