Dr Shevy Perera
Colorectal Surgeon
MBChB, BHB, FRACS
Dr Dayashan (Shevy) Perera is an Expert Colorectal Surgeon specialising in laparoscopic minimally invasive (“keyhole”) surgery.
He has performed over 3,000+ laparoscopic bowel resections, making him one of the most experienced laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeons in Australia.
Dr Perera has been in practice for over 20+ years and is actively involved in training new surgical registrars. He was Director of Surgical Training for the Southern Surgical Network from 2002-2008 and the Treasurer of the Medical Staff Council at St George Public Hospital from 2008-2012.
He is currently the Supervisor of Colorectal Fellowship Training at St George Public Hospital.
Dr Perera’s main interests include Colonoscopy and advanced laparoscopic colorectal and hernia surgery. He is also an accredited robotic surgeon, with access at Hurstville and St George Private Hospitals.
Areas of Expertise
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Colonoscopy
- Faecal Incontinence
- Obstructed Defaecation Syndrome (Constipation)
- Haemorrhoids
- Perianal Abscess
- Pilonidal Disease (Cysts & Sinus)
- Rectal Prolapse
- Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
- IBD (Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis)
- Hernia Surgery (Inguinal, Femoral, Incisional)
Consulting Locations
- Hurstville
- Kogarah
- Miranda
Education
- Surgical Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery (CSSA)
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) (Auckland)
- Bachelor of Human Biology (BHB) (Auckland)
Memberships
- The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
- Sydney Colorectal Surgical Society
- Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia
Hospital Appointments
- St George Public Hospital
- St George Private Hospital
- Sutherland Public Hospital
- Hurstville Private Hospital
- Kareena Private Hospital
- Prince of Wales Private Hospital
- Ramsay Surgical Centre Miranda
Academic & Management Appointments
- Supervisor of Colorectal Fellowship Training at St George Public Hospital
- Past Director of Surgical Training for the Southern Surgical Network
- Past Treasurer of the Medical Staff Council at St George Public Hospital
Appointments & Enquries
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