Dr Shanika De Silva

Dr Shanika De Silva is a highly skilled Consultant Gastroenterologist dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care for patients with complex digestive disorders. As an expert Gastroenterologist, she provides thorough diagnostic evaluations, evidence-based management, and personalised treatment plans designed to restore gut health and improve patient quality of life.

Her primary areas of clinical focus include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), specifically Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr De Silva pioneered an advanced Bowel Ultrasound Service, providing non-invasive intestinal ultrasound (IUS) scans that allow patients to receive consultations, imaging, and results in a single, streamlined appointment. Her procedural expertise extends to both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy, alongside the broader management of general gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr De Silva earned her medical qualification with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree and completed rigorous postgraduate clinical training in gastroenterology and general internal medicine. She has undertaken specialist training to achieve official accreditation from the International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS). In addition to her clinical commitments, she is actively involved in medical education, clinical research, and service development to continually elevate standards of patient care.