Mr Chaminda Sellahewa
General Surgeon
Stourbridge, DY8 1UX
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27 years of experience
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27 years of experience
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About
Mr. Chaminda Sellahewa is a consultant general/laparoscopic surgeon with over 10 years of experience in laparoscopic surgery for gallstone disease and abdominal wall hernia repair. As a skilled professional, he strives to provide a high-quality service in the Black Country for patients with gallstones and all aspects of abdominal hernia surgery, including abdominal wall reconstruction.
Mr. Sellahewa was appointed as a specialist in the Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2010. He has pioneered in the field of day-case surgery, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, inguinal/femoral, incisional and umbilical hernia repair with both the laparoscopic and open technique. More recently, he has successfully introduced day case anti-reflux surgery at Russell's Hall Hospital; making the surgical experience much easier for patients.
In addition to his primary work on hernias an biliary conditions, Mr. Sellahewa is also interested in emergency open and laparoscopic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract and he has attained awards clinical excellence awards for 2017 and 2019 for my laparoscopic surgery services.
In addition to his position as a substantive general/laparoscopic surgeon at the Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, he is a recognised trainer and the departmental audit/governance lead and plays a key role in quality improvement; something he is passionate about.
Mr. Sellahewa's recent publications include intraoperative cholangiography and outcomes of obese patients undergoing cholecystectomy; with direct relevance to his own practice.
Mr. Sellahewa has expertise in the following areas:
- Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia
- Femoral Hernia
- Pancreatitis
- Enterocutaneous Fistula
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Appendicectomy
- Fundoplication
- Gallstone Surgery
- Laparascopy
- Open Hernia Repair
- Splenectomy
- Acid Reflex Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Common bile duct exploration
- Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia repair
- Umbilical and Groin (Inguinal/Femoral) Hernia Repair
- Small Intestinal and Colonic Resections for benign Diseases.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Hernia (45%)
- Inguinal Hernia (12%)
- Gallstones (9%)
- Open Hernia Repair (9%)
- Gallbladder Disease (9%)
- Others (15%)
Subspecialties
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
- Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Gallstones
- Bile Duct Diseases
- Enterocutaneous Fistula
- Femoral Hernia
- Pancreatitis
- Open Hernia Repair
- Gallstone Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Appendicectomy
- Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
- Laparoscopy
- Niseen's Fundoplication
- Splenectomy
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6132891
Qualifications
MBBS MS(Col) MRCS Ed FRCSEd (Gen Surg)
Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland - ASGBI
Asspociation of Upper Gastrintestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland - AUGIS
British Association of Day Surgery - BADS
Royal College of Surgeon of Edingburgh
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £180
- Follow-up appointment: £100
insurers
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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60 Bradley Rd, Stourbridge, United Kingdom, DY8 1UX
60 Bradley Rd, Stourbridge, United Kingdom, DY8 1UX
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Colman Hill, Halesowen, United Kingdom, B63 2AH
Colman Hill, Halesowen, United Kingdom, B63 2AH
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25 reviews
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Fantastic
4.5
Very good, gave useful advice, came across very kind and considerate
5
Consultation was considerate and informative Everything was explained in great detail and Mr Sellahewa was very polite
5
Was very happy with my appointment with Dr Sellahewa. Explained everything clearly and was polite and understanding.
5
Mr. Sellahewa was always friendly,, good-humoured, thorough, reassuring, informative, charming and professional. Despite my annoying and painful medical issue, I appreciated the pleasant contact and conversation.
5
He puts you at ease, explains everything you need to know including the risks , and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have .
5
Very good and pleasant, explained procedure and issues that could arise
5
A very good surgeon
5
Very competent with a calming and reassuring manner. Fully explained all that would happen. Extremely pleased with every aspect of my treatment and assured that all my concerns were put to rest including post surgery.
5
Mr Sellahewa is very approachable and he made me feel very comfortable during consultation. He discussed and explained very well all the details and shows kindness and wilingness to answer all my questions . 1 am very pleased and grateful for my appointment with him . Much appreciated as well all other information he gave us regading my condition . Thank you very much !
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Mr Chaminda Sellahewa's overall patient rating is 4.88 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 25 reviews
What languages does Mr Chaminda Sellahewa speak?
Mr Chaminda Sellahewa speaks English
Where is Mr Chaminda Sellahewa located?
Mr Chaminda Sellahewa primarily practices at Stourside Hospital, located at 60 Bradley Rd, Stourbridge, United Kingdom, DY8 1UX
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