Dr Kushala Abeysekera
Qualifications
MB BS
GMC number: 7177118
Practising since: 2011
Specialties
Gastroenterology
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About
Dr Kushala Abeysekera is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist practising at Bristol Royal Infirmary. He graduated from Imperial College London with Distinction in 2011, and completed academic foundation and core medical training in London. During that time, he had the opportunity to work at centres of excellence including the Royal London Hospital, the Royal Marsden and King’s College London.
Dr Abeysekera moved to the South West in 2016 to commence his specialist training, and completed his PhD at the University of Bristol in 2022, working with the Children of the ’90s birth cohort. Following this, he was awarded the Sheila Sherlock award for best young investigator by the British Association for the Study of the Liver.
While accredited in Gastroenterology, Dr Abeysekera has a specialist interest in liver disease and liver health. He completed further higher training at the Royal Free Hospital before returning to Bristol, where he was appointed as the first Clinical Lecturer in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Bristol. He now splits his time between the University of Bristol and Bristol Royal Infirmary.
A qualified trainer in diagnostic endoscopy, he is also passionate about public health and sits on the Policy, Public Health and Advocacy committee for the European Association for the Study of the Liver, as well as the Liver Section for the British Society of Gastroenterology. In his practice, he is focused on delivering personalised holistic care for his patients, which is grounded in evidence.
Special interests
Liver health and metabolic liver disease.
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Research
- Abeysekera KWM, Brennan PN. Community prevalence of advanced liver fibrosis in Type 2 diabetes-How big is the challenge? J Intern Med. 2025 Sep;298(3):152-154
- Archer AJ, Phillips J, Subhani M, Ward Z, Gordon FH, Hickman M, Dhanda AD, Abeysekera KWM. Proactive case finding of alcohol-related liver disease in high-risk populations: A systematic review. Liver Int. 2024 Jun;44(6):1298-1308.
- Brennan PN, Tavabie OD, Li W, Marjot T, Corless L, Fallowfield JA, Jarvis H, Mansour D, McPherson S, Rosenberg W, Rockell K, Tomlinson J, Yeoman A, Tsochatzis EA, Dillon JF, Alazawi W, Abeysekera KWM. Progress is impossible without change: understanding the evolving nomenclature of steatotic liver disease and its effect on hepatology practice. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024 Jun;9(6):577-582. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(23)00453-3
- Abeysekera KWM, Valenti L, Younossi Z, Dillon JF, Allen AM, Nourredin M, Rinella ME, Tacke F, Francque S, Ginès P, Thiele M, Newsome PN, Guha IN, Eslam M, Schattenberg JM, Alqahtani SA, Arrese M, Berzigotti A, Holleboom AG, Caussy C, Cusi K, Roden M, Hagström H, Wong VW, Mallet V, Castera L, Lazarus JV, Tsochatzis EA. Implementation of a liver health check in people with type 2 diabetes. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024 Jan;9(1):83-91. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(23)00270-4.
Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
- Liver Section Committee member, British Society of Gastroenterology
- British Association for the Study of the Liver
- Policy, Public Health and Advocacy Committee member, European Association for the Study of the Liver
Other posts held
- University of Bristol and Bristol Royal Infirmary, Consultant Senior Lecturer
Insurers Dr Kushala Abeysekera works with
Dr Kushala Abeysekera works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- WPA
- AXA Health
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Dr Kushala Abeysekera does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Kushala Abeysekera does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Kushala Abeysekera does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.