General, Upper GI, Bariatric & Endoscopy Care in Melbourne

Dr Ashok Gunawardene is a General, Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon. He is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality surgical care, guided by current evidence, and aims to provide a supportive and approachable experience for his patients.

Dr Ashok Gunawardene

Northern Surgical Care provides general, Upper GI & Bariatric surgery services in Melbourne’s North and West

Specialist Surgical Care by Dr Ashok Gunawardene

Weight Loss Surgery - Optiweight Victoria

Dr Ashok Gunawardene

BSc MBChB(Hons) MRCS PhD FRACS

Dr Ashok Gunawardene is a registered specialist general surgeon with expertise in upper gastrointestinal conditions and weight loss surgery, gaining clinical experience within the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia. He provides patient-centered surgical care, informed by current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices, with a focus on clear communication with his patients.
 
His areas of expertise include laparoscopic weight loss surgery, treatment of gallstones, and minimally invasive hernia repair. Dr Gunawardene is a GESA-accredited practitioner in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Current Wait times

Appointments and surgical procedures are typically scheduled within 1–2 weeks, subject to clinical urgency and availability. Contact our office for current wait time estimates.

59
SPECIALISTS APPOINTMENT
59
Surgery Waitlist