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Mr Kasun Wanigasooriya

Verified General Surgery Coventry

Mr Kasun Wanigasooriya

2 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

3,992+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Kasun Wanigasooriya at a glance

Mr Kasun Wanigasooriya is a General Surgery practitioner based in Coventry, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Coventry, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Kasun Wanigasooriya is a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon with specialist expertise in the management of colorectal cancer, including minimally invasive surgical techniques. He undertakes private practice at Meriden Hospital and holds an NHS consultant post at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.

He graduated in medicine (MBChB) from the University of Birmingham in 2010 and completed higher surgical training in the West Midlands, gaining experience across a wide range of acute NHS hospital trusts in the region. He also holds an MBA from the University of Bradford.

Mr Wanigasooriya’s specialist practice includes colorectal cancer surgery, minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and general colorectal and hernia surgery. He also performs lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic) and manages a broad range of common bowel conditions.

Conditions and areas commonly treated include:


Colon and rectal (bowel) cancer

Polyps and other conditions requiring lower GI endoscopy

Coloproctology (conditions of the back passage and rectum, such as haemorrhoids and fissures)

Hernias (including inguinal and umbilical hernias)

Emergency general surgical conditions affecting the abdomen and bowel


He has a strong academic background and was awarded a PhD in Cancer and Genomics from the University of Birmingham in 2022. He is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and remains active in clinical research, with interests including colorectal cancer, genomics and emergency general surgery. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and surgical training.

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

— Mr Kasun Wanigasooriya

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Coventry (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Coventry (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-171279 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-5A32D204 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 496
Annual physical exam 99395 1,446
Vaccination administration 90471 2,134
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 769

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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

Office, team & in practice

Kasun Wanigasooriya
HEADSHOT
Kasun Wanigasooriya in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kasun Wanigasooriya with the team
WITH TEAM
Kasun Wanigasooriya at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 139s
Meet Kasun Wanigasooriya

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Kasun Wanigasooriya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1218/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37315750 · cited by 136
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Kasun Wanigasooriya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5416/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35735122 · cited by 74

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Coventry · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Coventry · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kasun.wanigasooriya@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Kasun Wanigasooriya specialise in?

    Kasun Wanigasooriya specialises in General Surgery in Coventry, GB. 16 years of clinical experience.

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    Kasun Wanigasooriya speaks English.

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