Colorectal Surgeon
Dr Asiri Arachchi
Dr Asiri Arachchi is a specialist Colorectal Surgeon trained in Australasia. He has completed training in General Surgery (FRACS) and further subspecialty training in Colorectal Surgery which included completing the prestigious colorectal training program CSSANZ (Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand). His subspecialty training was at high volume colorectal units at Monash Health Victoria, Austin Health Victoria, North Shore Hospital Auckland and Christchurch Hospital. The breadth of training encompassed all aspects of colorectal surgery including benign and malignant colorectal resection, pelvic exenteration, proctology, endometriosis, gynaecological oncolology, pelvic floor and endoscopy. Dr Arachchi has proficiency in laparoscopic (key-hole), open and robotic surgery.
Professional Background
Dr Asiri Arachchi holds public hospital positions as a specialist Colorectal Surgeon at tertiary hospitals in Melbourne at both Austin Health and Monash Health. He also holds an international position supporting patients in the pacific islands at CWM Hospital in Fiji where he runs a not-for-profit organisation to support Pacific communities by aid of subspecialty Colorectal advise, donation of medical equipment, training surgeons and volunteer visits.
Academic Research
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Out of hospital Asiri is interested in spending his time with his family and two dogs, motorsport and martial arts.