Dr Thashila Gunawardana

Dr. Thashila Gunawardana is an experienced Australian-trained Radiologist with over 15 years of experience in diagnostic and interventional radiology. After completing her MBBS at the University of Colombo, Dr. Gunawardana undertook her radiology training in Perth through the Western Australian Radiology Training network (W.A.R.T.), with placements at Royal Perth Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, and Perth Children's Hospital.

Following this, Dr. Gunawardana pursued specialized fellowship training in Breast Radiology and Body Imaging at Royal Perth Hospital and completed a visiting fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York, USA, gaining expertise in advanced breast imaging and interventional techniques.

Dr. Gunawardana’s practice covers general diagnostic radiology, musculoskeletal injections, nerve root injections, superficial organ biopsies, and breast imaging including ultrasound-guided, stereotactic-guided, and MRI-guided breast biopsies.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Gunawardana has served in clinical governance roles, including on the Clinical Council (H.I.S.) and Quality Assurance teams, and she is actively involved in expanding Breast Services across Western Australia.

Dr. Gunawardana has contributed to radiology research with a particular focus on breast imaging, including biopsy techniques, lesion localisation, and stereotactic breast imaging. Her research work is focused on improving diagnostic accuracy and interventional methods in breast radiology. Dr. Gunawardana has been involved in clinical trials exploring the effectiveness of MRI in breast cancer diagnosis and the advancement of ultrasound-guided breast biopsies.

• FRANZCR Fellowship – Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (2013)

• Excellence in Breast Radiology – Western Australian Radiology Society (2016)

• Outstanding Contribution to Radiology Education – Australian Radiology Society (2019)

Dr. Gunawardana has authored several publications in the field of breast radiology, musculoskeletal imaging, and interventional radiology. Her bibliography includes research on innovative breast biopsy techniques, MRI in early breast cancer detection, and radiological procedures for musculoskeletal disorders.