Dr. Charitha Weerasinghe, FRACS

More than a decade of consultant practice in vascular and endovascular surgery across Australia and internationally.

Comprehensive experience in managing complex arterial and venous disease with both open and minimally invasive techniques.

Regional service focus: building sustainable local pathways so patients can access high-quality vascular care closer to home.

Scope of Practice:

Aortic Disease

Open and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR/TEVAR), complex aorto-iliac reconstructions.

Peripheral Artery Disease

Endovascular angioplasty and stenting, open bypass, hybrid limb-salvage strategies for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI).

Stroke Prevention

Carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic and selected asymptomatic carotid stenosis.

Venous Disease

Varicose vein management (endovenous thermal/chemical ablation, surgical techniques) and tributary treatment including sclerotherapy.

Dialysis Access

Creation and maintenance of arteriovenous fistulae/grafts; fistulography and angioplasty for dysfunctional access; collaborative renal access pathway development.

Diabetic Foot & Limb Preservation

Integrated surgical and endovascular approaches, multidisciplinary high-risk foot care, and wound management.

Training & Credentials:

• Nearly nine years of advanced vascular surgical training across many countries including Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
• International fellowship exposure with emphasis on endovascular surgery, diabetic foot limb-salvage strategies and abdominal organ transplant surgeries.

Care Approach:

• Care is guided by selecting the most appropriate treatment at the right stage, with an emphasis on durability, safety and preserving quality of life.
• Strong collaboration with colleagues in and around the region at Wagga Base, Canberra and Melbourne tertiary centres ensures patients receive seamless access to advanced interventions when needed while ensuring strong local support and care during the journey of the treatment.
• Works closely with local teams in anaesthesiologists, radiology, renal medicine, infectious diseases, endocrinology, podiatry, ICU and rehabilitation physicians and allied health staff to deliver coordinated regional care.
• Clear and timely communication with patients, referrers and treating teams supports shared decision-making for complex cases.