Dr Kalhara Perera
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
About Dr Kalhara Perera
Dr Kalhara Perera graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2010 with a Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Following internship and residency, he commenced cardiothoracic surgery training and obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).
His training and fellowship years were undertaken at major centres in Australia and the United Kingdom, including Westmead Hospital in Sydney, the Austin Hospital in Melbourne, and University Hospital Southampton (UK). During this time, he trained across all aspects of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery.
Dr Perera commenced consultant practice in 2021. He is currently appointed at Westmead Public Hospital, Westmead Private Hospital and Norwest Private Hospital, where he focuses on patient safety, careful operative planning and excellent clinical outcomes.
Clinical Interests
Dr Perera provides expert assessment and surgical management across cardiothoracic conditions, including:
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiac valve dysfunction
- Aortic disease
- Benign and malignant lung and mediastinal conditions requiring surgery
- Conduction disorders requiring pacemakers or defibrillators
He performs a wide range of specialised cardiothoracic procedures, such as:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Valve repair and replacement
- Major aortic surgery
- Minimal access lung surgery
- Pacemaker and defibrillator insertion
My priority is safe, precise and evidence-based surgical care, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for every patient
Dr Perera focuses on delivering care that is:
Professional Qualifications
FRACS
PGDipAnat
MBBS
BMedSci
Research interest
Dr Perera has a subspecialty interest in major aortic surgery. He trained under the supervision of world-renowned aortic surgeon Dr George Matalanis at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne. Dr Perera has published extensively on the topic of aortic surgery.
Below is a selection of his publication:
- Perera N, Matalanis G. Trends and controversies in type A aortic surgery in the 21st century: Branch first aortic arch replacement. J Card Surg. 2020 Sep 29
- Chandra N, Perera NK, Matalanis G. High risk re-do sternotomy and repair of aortic root false aneurysm and obstructed innominate branch of Dacron graft. ANZ J Surg. 2018 Aug 23.
- Matalanis G, Perera NK. Aortic valve sparing root surgery for Marfan syndrome. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2017 Nov;6(6):682-691.
Associated organisations
Westmead Public Hospital
Westmead Private Hospital
Norwest Private Hospital
Professional profile
Locations & Availability
Complete Health Australia Norwest
Why Choose CHA?
Every patient receives a thorough assessment and an individualised care plan.