Dr. Viraj Kariyawasam
Medical School
University of Columbo (Honours) 2003
Training and Qualifications
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital 2011
- Endoscopic Fellowship, Concord Hospital 2011
- Research Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease , St Guys and St. Thomas's Hospitals London UK 2012-2013
- Currently undertaking a clinical PhD on the impact of thiopurine therapy in the treatment of IBD, University of Sydney
- Accreditation in gastroscopy, colonoscopy and EUS, Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP)
- Member, Royal College of Physicians UK (MRCP)
- Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA)
- European Crohn's and Colitis Association (ECCO)
- American Gartoenterological Association (AGA)
- American Society of Gastroenterological Endoscopy (ASGE)
Special Interests:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Colorectal cancer prevention
- Barrett's oesophagus
- All aspects of gastroenterology and liver disease
Current appointments:
- Pennant Hills Day Endoscopy Centre
- Macquarie University Hospital
Languages spoken:
- English
- Singhalese
