Prof Krish Ragunath

Professor Krish Ragunath is an esteemed gastroenterologist with over 20 years of experience treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. He has a primary practicing suburb in Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, and is associated with Hollywood Private Hospital. Prof Ragunath is a male physician who speaks Tamil in addition to English.

Prof Ragunath's areas of expertise include the management of acid reflux, indigestion, peptic ulcers, Barrett’s oesophagus, swallowing disorders (including achalasia), pancreatic and bowel disorders, and bowel cancer screening colonoscopies. He is dedicated to providing patient-centered care, involving patients and their families in their journey towards optimal health and wellness. Prof Ragunath strongly advocates for the use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) and Patient Reported Experience Measures (PREM) to ensure that healthcare delivery meets the highest standards.

Prof Ragunath received his training in the UK and previously worked at Nottingham University Hospital before moving to Australia. He holds the position of Professor of Medicine at Curtin University Medical School and serves as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Royal Perth Hospital. Prof Ragunath is actively involved in medical education and teaches medical students at Curtin Medical School while also supervising PhD students.

Moreover, Prof Ragunath is highly committed to advancing the field of gastroenterology through his extensive research and publications. Currently, he chairs the World Endoscopy Organisation Research committee. His areas of research interest include advanced endoscopic imaging of the GI Tract, Endoscopic Ultrasound guided interventions, pancreatic cancer, Barrett’s oesophagus, and minimally invasive endoscopic therapy of early GI neoplasia. Prof Ragunath has co-edited the British Society of Gastroenterology Barrett’s oesophagus guidelines and has authored or co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications. His research has garnered over 12,000 citations, highlighting his influential contribution to the medical field.