
Our Team

Dr Kumudith Ekanayaka
I am a New Zealand trained gastroenterologist who grew up in the Waikato. I attended Otago Medical School graduating in 1997 and completed my specialist training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology in the Auckland region in 2009. In 2010 I embarked upon an 18 month fellowship in Edinburgh focusing on liver disease, liver transplant and therapeutic endoscopy. I currently work at Middlemore Hospital as a consultant gastroenterologist and general physician and have a strong role in medical student teaching.
Areas of expertise:
- Endoscopy – diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Liver Disease – particular interest in alcohol related liver disease
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Colorectal cancer
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Current employment:
- Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician – Middlemore Hospital
- Honorary Lecturer, University of Auckland
Overseas experience:
- Senior House Officer (2002-2003) – Senior House Officer – Oxford Radcliffe
- Fellowship (2010-2011) – Specialist Registrar – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Training:
- Otago Medical School
- Basic and Advanced Physician training in Auckland Region
- Gastroenterology Training in Auckland Region

