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Dr. Ashok Gunawardene
👤 4 anni di esperienza
9,253+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Informazioni
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
Istruzione e formazione
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Gastroenterologia
Carriera e incarichi
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenze e assicurazione
Licenze mediche
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Certificazioni di specializzazione
European Board of Gastroenterologia
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file
Procedure eseguite
| Procedura | Codice | Conteggio totale |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,746 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,140 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,524 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,379 |
Servizi e prezzi
| Servizio | Durata | Modalità | Prezzo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Studio, team e in pratica
Video
Ricerca e pubblicazioni
indice h: 12 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterologia across AU
DOI: 10.1349/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33396725 · citato da 114
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterologia
DOI: 10.1581/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31186885 · citato da 120
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterologia across AU
DOI: 10.7300/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34218631 · citato da 62
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterologia
DOI: 10.1836/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35879962 · citato da 36
Conferenze su invito
- Practical updates in Gastroenterologia European Annual Congress (Gastroenterologia) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Gastroenterologia National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract
Premi e affiliazioni
Premi
- 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterologia — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Iscrizioni a società
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Dal 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · Dal 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Dal 2023
Articoli di questo medico
- Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterologia
- Awareness When should you see a gastroenterologia?
Per pazienti internazionali
- Coordinatore
- Patient liaison · ashok.gunawardene@euroclinics.example
- Assicurazioni internazionali accettate
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Posizione
1 tagRecensioni dei pazienti
17 recensioni verificate4.98
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17 recensioni
- 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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Recensioni recenti
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificato Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificato Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verificato Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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