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Dr. Ashok Gunawardene

Verificato Gastroenterologia Melbourne

Dr. Ashok Gunawardene

4 anni di esperienza 5.0 (17 recensioni verificate)

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 Gastroenterologia practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, 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, Australia and the surrounding area.

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.

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

— Dr. Ashok Gunawardene

Istruzione e formazione

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

Carriera e incarichi

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

Licenze e assicurazione

Licenze mediche

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

Certificazioni di specializzazione

European Board of Gastroenterologia
#EB-07747D24 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file

Procedure eseguite

ProceduraCodiceConteggio 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

ServizioDurataModalitàPrezzo
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

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

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Ricerca e pubblicazioni

indice h: 12 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterologia across AU
    Ashok Gunawardene, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1349/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33396725 · citato da 114
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterologia
    Ashok Gunawardene, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1581/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31186885 · citato da 120
  3. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterologia across AU
    Ashok Gunawardene, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7300/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34218631 · citato da 62
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterologia
    Ashok Gunawardene, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    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 tag

Recensioni dei pazienti

17 recensioni verificate
4.98
★★★★⯨
17 recensioni
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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Recensioni recenti

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificato
    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 Australia doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterologia

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

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Melbourne matters

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  • What does Ashok Gunawardene specialise in?

    Ashok Gunawardene specialises in Gastroenterologia in Melbourne, AU. 17 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ashok Gunawardene treat?

    Ashok Gunawardene treats conditions within Gastroenterologia. 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.

  • How do I book an appointment with Ashok Gunawardene?

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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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