Dr Rasika Kotakadeniya

General Surgeon | MBBS MS FRACS
AHPRA: MED0001615702

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 
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Dr Rasika Kotakadeniya
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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.

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 Access Endoscopy

Rapid access 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.

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.

Professional Memberships

  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
  • Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom

Outside of general surgery, Rasika has a keen interest in world history. He is a whiz in the kitchen and enjoys gardening.

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Rasika’s Services

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Expert care for digestive health including consultation, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bowel cancer screening and treatment of bowel disorders—all performed in state-of-the-art hospitals.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
The most common diagnostic and screening tool for bowel cancer and gastrointestinal issues.
Polypectomy
Polypectomy
For the removal of polyps during a colonoscopy to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy
Examination of the upper digestive tract to diagnose conditions like reflux, ulcers, coeliac disease and more.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy
Minimally invasive procedure to view and treat conditions of the digestive tract without major surgery.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
A shorter form of colonoscopy that focuses on the rectum and lower colon.
Bowel Cancer Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening
Comprehensive colonoscopy care to accurately screen for the presence of bowel cancer, and other abnormalities.
Rapid Access Endoscopy
Rapid Access Endoscopy
Book a colonoscopy and gastroscopy without the need for an initial consultation (where clinically appropriate).
General and Skin Surgery
General and Skin Surgery
Diagnosis and removal of suspicious skin lesions, including skin cancer.
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin cancer removal performed by experienced specialists, offering precise surgical excision of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and pre-cancerous lesions.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
The removal of basal cell carcinomas using advanced techniques while striving to minimising scarring and preserve healthy skin.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Diagnosis and surgical care to remove squamous cell carcinoma using advanced, precise techniques.
Melanoma
Melanoma
Removing the tumour (and a margin of healthy skin if needed) to eliminate cancer while trying to preserve healthy skin and minimise scarring.
Our experienced team of healthcare professionals are here to provide you with personalised care and support.