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Dr. Kushala Abeysekera

Gastroenterology Bristol

Dr. Kushala Abeysekera

2 years of experience

6,871+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Kushala Abeysekera at a glance

Dr. Kushala Abeysekera is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Bristol, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 15+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Bristol, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Kushala Abeysekera is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with a strong academic and clinical focus on liver health and metabolic liver disease. He graduated in medicine from Imperial College London in 2011 and completed academic foundation and core medical training in London, becoming a Member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2014.
In 2016, Dr Abeysekera moved to the South West to undertake specialist training in Gastroenterology. Alongside his clinical training, he pursued doctoral research in Population Health Sciences at the University of Bristol, completing his PhD in 2022. His research drew on data from the Children of the ’90s birth cohort.
Although fully accredited in Gastroenterology, Dr Abeysekera has developed advanced expertise in hepatology, completing further higher specialist training at the Royal Free Hospital. After, he was appointed the first Clinical Lecturer in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Bristol and now serves as a Consultant Senior Lecturer in Hepatology, Epidemiology and Public Health. 
A qualified trainer in diagnostic endoscopy, Dr Abeysekera is actively involved in national and international liver policy, serving on committees for both the European Association for the Study of the Liver and the British Society of Gastroenterology.

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

— Dr. Kushala Abeysekera

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Bristol (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-987629 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-55120B3B · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,008
Annual physical exam 99395 1,142
Vaccination administration 90471 2,022
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 129

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kushala Abeysekera
HEADSHOT
Kushala Abeysekera in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kushala Abeysekera with the team
WITH TEAM
Kushala Abeysekera at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Kushala Abeysekera

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Kushala Abeysekera, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4447/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32441129 · cited by 8
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kushala Abeysekera, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9487/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37183185 · cited by 130
  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Kushala Abeysekera, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9469/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32545482 · cited by 20
  4. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kushala Abeysekera, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1512/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34626451 · cited by 174

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Bristol · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kushala.abeysekera@euroclinics.example

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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

Dr. Kushala Abeysekera's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Kushala Abeysekera treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

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

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Kushala Abeysekera specialise in?

    Kushala Abeysekera specialises in Gastroenterology in Bristol, GB. 15 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Kushala Abeysekera treat?

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  • Where does Kushala Abeysekera practise?

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    Kushala Abeysekera speaks English.

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