Dr Ruwan Perera – Consultant General, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Surgeon
Qualifications
MBBS, MS, FCSSL, FRACS
About Dr Ruwan Perera
Dr. Ruwan Perera gained his qualifications as a General Surgeon in Sri Lanka in 2003. In 2006, he came to Australia with his lovely wife and three daughters to settle in Brisbane, where he completed further surgical training and became a Fellow of the Royal Australiasian College of Surgeons in 2010. Dr. Perera and his family then relocated to Dubbo in 2010.
Dr. Perera then moved from Dubbo to Sydney in 2023 where he continues to perform surgery in his specialised fields. His three daughters have also followed in his footsteps pursuing careers in medicine and dentistry. His dedication to continued learning allows him to address the individual needs of each patient, with certified expertise and advanced clinical precision.
Dr. Perera demonstrates sincere and specialised care towards his patients. His compassionate manner with patients, their families and fellow medical professionals demonstrates his focus to improve the lives of his patients.
Key Interest Areas
– Breast surgery – Hernia surgery – Varicose vein surgery
– Gastroscopy – Skin surgery – Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
– Vasectomy – Gallbladder surgery – Haemorrhoid management
– Thyroid surgery – Diagnostic laparoscopy – Anorectal procedures
– Colonoscopy & Flexible sigmoidoscopy – Pilonidal cyst removal surgery
Clinic days at Quakers Hill Family Practice: Once a month on a Wednesday
Appointments: For all appointments and enquiries 1800 824 194
Dr Athula Kosgallana – Geriatrician
Qualifications
MBBS, FRACS
About Dr Athula Kosgallana
Dr Athula Kosgallana is an accomplished and dedicated Geriatrician with extensive experience in Sydney’s South West. He is passionate about caring for his aging patients, alleviating their stress, and helping them recover their independence and quality of life.
Dr Kosgallana maintains a particular interest in the ongoing care of patients experiencing Alzheimer’s. He also specialises in acute and post stroke treatment.
Dr Kosgallana cares for patients who have become acutely unwell and requiring hospitalisation or cares for them following their illness within the rehabilitation environment with the aim of getting patients back to their best. His individualised and multidiscplinary approach ensures that his patients has treatment that is tailored towards them and their needs whilst utilising the allied health and nursing staff within the rehabilitation team. Dr Kosgallana is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Key Interest Areas
– Acute & Post-Stroke Care
– Dementia (Alzheimer’s)
– Geriatrics
Clinic days at Quakers Hill Family Practice: Thursday afternoons
Appointments: Appointments can be booked with QHFP reception 9626-6300.
Dr Senanayake Premitilake – Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Qualifications
MBBS SL, MD (Medicine) SL, FRACP Australia
About Dr Senanayake Premitilake
Dr Senanayake Prematilake is skilled and experienced gastroenterologist and a hepatologist. He has over 14 years of experience and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in General Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Hepatology. Originally from Sri Lanka, he has worked as a gastroenterologist and general physician in Taree, Foster, and Manning Base hospitals, providing compassionate care to patients in need. He has worked in some of Australia’s most prestigious hospitals, including the Alfred Hospital, Frankston Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Ballarat Hospital, Launceston Hospital, John Hunter Hospital, and Mater Hospital.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Prematilake is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in gastroenterology. He is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), American Gastroenterology association (AGA) , American neuro-gastroenterology and motility society (AMMS), and the Australian Medical Association (AMA).
Key Interest Areas
Dr Senanayake Prematilake has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), liver disease, and Gastrointestinal cancers. He is skilled in performing diagnostic procedures such as diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy, capsule endoscopies, and fibro scans of the liver. He has helped countless patients find relief from their digestive symptoms.
Clinic days at Quakers Hill Family Practice: Every Saturday
Appointments: For all appointments and enquiries (02) 8622 4622