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Dr.
Dr Chamara Basnayake
Gastroenterology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Chamara Basnayake
Chamara Basnayake is a Melbourne trained academic Gastroenterologist at Central Melbourne Gastroenterology with a public hospital appointment at St Vincent's Hospital and is a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne. Chamara graduated from medicine at Monash University, completed his physician training at Monash Health where he won the John Burgess prize for best medical registrar and was the Chief Medical Resident. He completed his Gastroenterology training at Monash Medical Centre and St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and subsequently completed a PhD in the treatment of functional gut disorders at the University of Melbourne. Chamara then completed a fellowship in oesophageal motility disorders at KU Leuven in Belgium. Chamara combines a busy clinical practice, research program and teaching commitment. He runs the oesophageal physiology laboratory and functional gut disorders clinic at St Vincent's Hospital. Chamara has awards in teaching, award for best research for the treatment of IBS at European Gastroenterology week and won the prestigious Ray Clouse Award in 2021 for the world's best research publication in functional gut disorders by the The Rome Foundation. Chamara is passionate about treating all gastrointestinal conditions, prides himself on providing high quality endoscopy, clear communication with patients and GP's, offers quick access to open access endoscopy at St Vincent's Private Hospital and is happy to discuss urgent referrals.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-566932
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-65F7A10C
Renewal due 2027
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AmTrust Europe
5,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2006–2012
MD · Medicine and Surgery
UAB Barcelona
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2012–2016
Residency · Gastroenterology
Universitat de València
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08
Junior consultant
UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,228 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,898 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
3,010 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,109 |
Patient reviews
"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Gastroenterology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 6
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.6668/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 164
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across
DOI: 10.6904/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 174
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Gastroenterology · European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Chamara Basnayake
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Chamara Basnayake is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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