Gastroenterology

Our team of highly experienced gastroenterologists is on hand to treat a wide range of digestive conditions. Their focus: achieving an accurate diagnosis the first time, so you can receive the right treatment as soon as possible. Durdans Hospital’s unique, fully integrated model of care utilises advanced endoscopic equipment with the support of skilled nurses. Customers also benefit from our excellent ancillary support services including ultrasound, X-ray, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

  • Barrett’s Oesophagus
  • Common pancreas disorders including acute and chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cysts and adult cystic fibrosis
  • Oesophageal and stomach conditions and oesophageal cancer
  • Gastrointestinal cancer (anus, colon, rectum, stomach)
  • Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Hepatobiliary disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Malabsorption and malnutrition
  • Swallowing disorders and non-cardiac chest pain
  • Anorectal function testing (evaluation of constipation and faecal incontinence)
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy including enteral stents, biliary stents, banding of oesophageal varices, small-bowel enteroscopy, endoscopic treatment for gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic ultrasound
  • Testing for chronic constipation, including radionuclide gastric and intestinal transit studies, 24-hour pH monitoring, gastro-duodenal motility, ambulatory motility recordings and provocative testing for non-cardiac chest pain

Gastroenterologists

  • Dr. Nilesh Fernandopulle
  • Dr. J. V. Sanjeewa Ariyasinghe
  • Prof. Janaka De Silva
  • Dr. Rohan Siriwardene
  • Dr. Hasanjaya Gunawardana

Gastrointestinal Surgeon

  • Dr. Chandika Liyanage
  • Dr. Harsha N. S. Gamage
  • Dr. Hasanjaya Gunawardane
  • Dr. Kemal Deen
  • Dr. Ranil Jayasena
  • Dr. Sanjeev Samaranayake
  • Dr. Nizam Nuzair
  • Dr. T.G. Amal Priyantha
  • Dr. Sanjaya Abeygunawardena
  • Prof. D. Nandadewa Samarasekara
  • Dr. Anura Fernando

Medical Gastroenterologist/Physician

  • Dr. Upali Weragama

*Please note that this is not a complete list of all the treatments that we provide. Kindly consult one of our qualified healthcare specialists for an accurate diagnosis before starting on any treatments.

Request an appointment

    Gastroenterology Consultations
    +94 (0)11 2140 970
    Consultation Hours
    Monday to Saturday:
    9am – 9pm
    Sunday: 10am – 3pm

    Please check specialists’ availability prior to your arrival to the hospital