Janindra Warusavitarne BMed, FRACS, PhD

Mr Janindra Warusavitarne is a consultant colorectal surgeon who joined St Mark’s Hospital in 2010. Prior to his appointment at St Mark’s Hospital he was a consultant surgeon in Sydney Australia where he did most of his training. He has a speciality interest in inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure, pelvic floor surgery and surgery for early cancer. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery and has been innovative in developing minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Janindra has clinical, educational and research experience. He was awarded a PhD in molecular genetics in 2005 and since then has supervised research students for both MD and PhD degrees in Sydney and London. He presents both nationally and internationally. He has published many articles in peer reviewed journals and written book chapters. He is the lead surgeon for inflammatory bowel diseases at St Mark’s Hospital and is part of the executive team conducting the European Board qualification for colorectal surgery.