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Dr. Ashok Gunawardene

Vérifié Gastro-entérologie Melbourne

Dr. Ashok Gunawardene

4 ans d'expérience 5.0 (17 avis vérifiés)

9,253+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Ashok Gunawardene at a glance

Dr. Ashok Gunawardene is a Gastro-entérologie practitioner based in Melbourne, Australie, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australie and the surrounding area.

À propos

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.

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

— Dr. Ashok Gunawardene

Formation et études

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Gastro-entérologie
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Carrière et postes

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastro-entérologie

Licences et assurance

Licences médicales

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-172254 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certifications du conseil

European Board of Gastro-entérologie
#EB-07747D24 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Assurance responsabilité professionnelle : Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR couverture · No claims on file

Procédures réalisées

ProcédureCodeTotal à vie
GP consultation 99213 1,746
Annual physical exam 99395 1,140
Vaccination administration 90471 2,524
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,379

Services et tarifs

ServiceDuréeModalitéPrix
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

Cabinet, équipe & en pratique

Ashok Gunawardene
HEADSHOT
Ashok Gunawardene in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ashok Gunawardene with the team
WITH TEAM
Ashok Gunawardene at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vidéos

introduction · 90s
Meet Ashok Gunawardene

Recherche et publications

indice h : 12 · i10 : 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastro-entérologie across AU
    Ashok Gunawardene, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1349/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33396725 · cité par 114
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastro-entérologie
    Ashok Gunawardene, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1581/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31186885 · cité par 120
  3. Long-term follow-up of Gastro-entérologie across AU
    Ashok Gunawardene, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7300/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34218631 · cité par 62
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastro-entérologie
    Ashok Gunawardene, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1836/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35879962 · cité par 36

Conférences invitées

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

Récompenses et adhésions

Récompenses

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastro-entérologie — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Adhésions à des sociétés

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Depuis 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Depuis 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Depuis 2023

Articles de ce médecin

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastro-entérologie
  • Awareness When should you see a gastro-entérologie?

Pour les patients internationaux

Coordinateur
Patient liaison · ashok.gunawardene@euroclinics.example
Assurances internationales acceptées
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Emplacement

1 balise

Avis des patients

17 avis vérifiés
4.98
★★★★⯨
17 avis
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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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Avis récents

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Ashok Gunawardene's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Ashok Gunawardene treats, with the size of the national pool of Australie doctors offering the same care.

Gastro-entérologie

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

Dr. Ashok Gunawardene is one of 722 gastro-entérologie doctors indexed in Australie. Browse gastro-entérologie doctors in Australie →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Melbourne matters

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  • What does Ashok Gunawardene specialise in?

    Ashok Gunawardene specialises in Gastro-entérologie in Melbourne, AU. 17 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ashok Gunawardene treat?

    Ashok Gunawardene treats conditions within Gastro-entérologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ashok Gunawardene practise?

    Ashok Gunawardene practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ashok Gunawardene speak?

    Ashok Gunawardene speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Ashok Gunawardene?

    Ashok Gunawardene has a verified rating of 4.98/5 from 17 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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