Dr Kasun DeSilva

Dr. Kasun DeSilva has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. After completing his MBBS at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2011, he went on to specialize in Cardiology and completed his Master of Medicine in Cardiology in 2017. Following his studies, Dr. DeSilva worked in Sri Lanka and other parts of Asia, gaining experience in cardiac care, preventive cardiology, and echocardiography.

Dr. DeSilva moved to Australia in 2018, where he became registered with the Medical Board of Australia. Since then, he has been practicing as a Cardiologist, focusing on heart disease, cardiac diagnostics, and preventive care. His expertise includes echocardiography for heart imaging and preventive cardiology, where he helps patients manage hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes to reduce the risk of heart disease. Dr. DeSilva is passionate about early diagnosis and intervention to improve cardiovascular health and patient outcomes.

Dr. DeSilva practices in Bathurst, where he continues to provide high-quality care to his patients and work towards better heart health in the local community.

Dr. DeSilva has been actively involved in research related to preventive cardiology and early detection of cardiovascular diseases. His primary focus has been on the role of echocardiography in diagnosing heart conditions such as valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Dr. DeSilva’s research has also explored the integration of lifestyle changes and medication to manage cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

He has contributed to several publications in cardiology journals, and his work aims to improve early diagnosis and intervention in patients at high risk of heart disease. Dr. DeSilva is also interested in the impact of lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and stress management on heart health.

• Excellence in Cardiovascular Research, 2019, Australian Heart Foundation

• Best Cardiologist in Rural Medicine, 2020, Rural Doctors Association of Australia

• Outstanding Contribution to Preventive Cardiology, 2021, Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP)

Dr. Kasun DeSilva has contributed to numerous articles in the field of cardiology, particularly on topics related to preventive cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiac disease management. His work has focused on improving the early detection of cardiac conditions and emphasizing the importance of lifestyle interventions in preventing cardiovascular diseases. Dr. DeSilva has also written on the significance of echocardiography in diagnosing heart disease and its role in long-term patient management.