MrJanithaJayawardana

Dr Janitha Jayawardana is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS) specialising in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr JJ obtained his medical qualification with Honours at the University of Western Australia. From 2009 until 2012, Dr Janitha worked in major metropolitan hospitals in Perth, and was awarded the prestigious 'Goatcher Intern of the Year' award at Royal Perth Hospital.

Dr JJ moved to Melbourne in 2013 to sub-specialise in ENT surgery as part of Australia's advanced surgical training program. During this time, Dr JJ spent six years working at various centres including the Royal Children's Hospital, Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital, Austin Hospital, Monash, Alfred Hospital and Barwon Health.

In 2018 he passed his final examinations and was later admitted into the surgical college as a fellow in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery. From 2019 until 2021, he spent time between regional Queensland and Victoria working at busy & high volume practices.

During 2021-22 Dr JJ underwent further sub-specialty training in Otology, Auditory Implants and Skull Base Surgery with Assoc Professor Phillip Bird in New Zealand. During this year, he gained valuable tertiary level skills in treating patients in this field under a high operative load. Dr JJ currently has a public appointment with the Otology as well the Cochlear Implant service at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital.