Dr Ausha De Silva

Dr Ausha De Silva is a highly experienced Gynaecologist and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical expertise. He consults privately at Boulcott Hospital in Lower Hutt and Bowen Hospital in Wellington, while also serving as the Clinical Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Hutt Hospital, Te Whatu Ora.

Dr De Silva provides specialist assessment and management for women with a broad range of gynaecological conditions, including those requiring advanced laparoscopic, open abdominal, pelvic floor, and hysteroscopic surgery. In 2014, he was awarded the prestigious British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) Travel Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, which he completed at the Womens and Childrens Hospital in Adelaide.

Known for his approachable manner and patient-centred philosophy, Dr De Silva works closely with General Practitioners to ensure timely diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning and continuity of care. His practice focuses on developing individualised management plans based on the latest clinical evidence and patient preferences.

Areas of Expertise

• Menstrual Disorders: Including abnormal uterine bleeding related to adenomyosis, fibroids and endometrial polyps
• Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
• Menopause Management: Care for post-menopausal bleeding and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)-related issues
• Ovarian Cysts
• Pelvic Floor Disorders and Prolapse

Referrals are welcomed for both routine and urgent assessments.

Services Offered
Dr De Silva provides expert, evidence-based management for a wide range of gynaecological conditions, including:

• Menstrual Disorders
• Endometriosis
• Adenomyosis
• Fibroids
• Ovarian Cysts
• Endometrial Polyps
• Menopause and Postmenopausal Bleeding
• Pelvic Floor Disorders and Prolapse

Urgent appointments are available for patients requiring prompt review or surgical assessment.

Qualifications/Memberships
MBBS, DFFP, FRCOG (UK), FRANZCOG

Academic and Professional Credentials

• Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Otago, Wellington
• Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
• Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), UK
• Member, Board of Examiners, RANZCOG
• Member, Board of Assessors, Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMG) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RANZCOG

Dr De Silva is actively involved in teaching and mentoring future specialists and has served as an Educational Supervisor for RANZCOG trainees. He continues to contribute to postgraduate education and professional development within the specialty.
Before relocating to New Zealand in 2018, Dr De Silva worked as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist within the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, and also held the position of Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen.