No Gap Doctor.
Languages: Sinhalese & English
Rasika has over 20 years of experience in general surgery. With extensive training both internationally and locally, he credits his surgical experience in Sri Lanka as being immensely beneficial to his career. Cheerful by nature, he explains treatment options and provides personalised care in a manner that patients can easily understand. He has also served as a Senior Lecturer in surgery for 10 years.
Special Interests:
- Colorectal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Hernia surgery
- Thyroid surgery
- Skin cancer surgery
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy
Qualifications
Rasika earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka in 1997. He then served as a Lecturer in Anatomy for one year, followed by roles in Anaesthesia for a year and a half, and in General Surgery for over two decades. In 2019, he was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Rasika’s pursuit of medical knowledge continued where he earned a Master of Surgery in 2005 in Sri Lanka. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2007 and obtained his Australian Medical Council Certificate in 2010.
Patient Care
Rasika is renowned for his knowledge and approachability. His patient care is highly personalised, with a strong emphasis on good communication. He consistently provides expert care and guides patients in choosing the best medical outcomes.
Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
Rapid and Direct Endoscopy allows eligible patients to schedule their procedures directly, bypassing the initial specialist consultation when appropriate. Rasika strongly advocates for this approach, which promotes early diagnosis and prioritises patients with positive results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. This streamlined pathway enhances efficiency in investigating digestive issues and helps minimise wait times for patients.
Privately Insured No Gap Services
Rasika believes in affordable, accessible healthcare and is a no-gap provider. This ensures his patients with adequate private health insurance do not incur out-of-pocket expenses for their procedures, except for any applicable anaesthetist fees billed separately.
Locations
Rasika is available for consultations and procedures at:
- Bundaberg Private Day Hospital | 51 Commercial St, Kensington QLD 4670
Procedures performed:
- Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
Awards and publications
Rasika has been published locally and internationally throughout his medical career.
Volunteering & Mentoring
Rasika has been a Senior Lecturer in Surgery for the past decade. He actively participates in college activities, trains registrars and junior doctors, and serves as an examiner for medical students.
Outside of general surgery, Rasika has a keen interest in world history. He is a whiz in the kitchen and enjoys gardening.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1997
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2019
- Master of Surgery, Sri Lanka, 2005
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom, 2007
- AMC Certificate, Australian Medical Council, Australia, 2010
Registration numbers and professional memberships
AHPRA: MED0001615702
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom
