Our Team
Meet our team of skilled specialists.
At Western Sydney Specialist and Allied Health Centre, our Specialists bring extensive expertise across a range of medical fields, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care with a strong focus on clinical excellence and compassion.
-Rajendra-gastroenterologist-western-sydney-specialist-and-allied-health-centre.webp)
Professor Shanmugarajah (Shan) Rajendra
Gastroenterologist
Professor Rajendra obtained his undergraduate medical degree from the National University of Ireland in 1988 and worked in the National Health Service, UK for 6 years. He is currently Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology), University of New South Wales, Senior Clinical Academic Gastroenterologist/Interventional Endoscopist and Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bankstown Hospital, Sydney.
Dr Sujitha Thavapalachandran
Cardiologist
Dr Sujitha Thavapalachandran is an interventional cardiologist who specialises in coronary angioplasty and stenting. She is also an adult general cardiologist. She has authored 17 publications and won 19 research awards including the Ralph Reader Prize for Basic Science 2018 (one of the most prestigious awards in cardiovascular research in Australasia).
Dr Thulasi Jegatheesan
Nephrologist
Dr Thulasi Jegatheesan is a Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) based in Sydney, Australia with qualifications that include a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 1999, an AMC Certificate from the Australian Medical Council, and a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Nephrology from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
Dr Selwyn Selvendran
General Surgeon
Dr Selwyn Selvendran is a well-regarded Consultant Surgeon. He has a wealth of experience in general and acute/trauma surgery. Dr Selvendran has current membership with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), General Surgeons Australia (GSA), and Chest Wall Injury Society (CWIS) USA.
Dr Bala Indrajit
Urological Surgeon
After obtaining his MRCS degree from England, Dr Indrajit obtained his advanced Urological fellowship training from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Gosford Hospital and Nepean Hospital. Dr Bala Indrajit is a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney, Rural School of Medicine. He has a great passion and interest in surgical education of junior staff, the medical students and surgical registrars in training.
Dr Yoges Venugopal
Endocrinologist
Dr.Venugopal obtained her bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery in 2004. She subsequently went on to complete her training in internal medicine followed by advanced training in endocrinology overseas, and with the department of endocrinology at the Nepean Hospital in Sydney in 2015. Her qualifications include subspecialty certification in Endocrinology and Diabetes from the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom.
Dr Pragnesh Vaghela
Paediatrician
Dr Pragnesh Vaghela is a Specialist Paediatrician - Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). He is dedicated to building a holistic relationship with families to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of children of all ages. Pragnesh has over 15 years of experience in Paediatrics and has completed his training through Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
Dr Thulasi Jegatheesan
General Medicine
Dr Thulasi Jegatheesan is a General Medicine specialist based in Sydney, Australia. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Jaffna in 1999, holds an AMC Certificate from the Australian Medical Council, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
Dr Sasi Sasikaran
Geriatrician
Dr Sasikaran is a Consultant Physician and Geriatrician. He holds the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). He completed his advanced training at Westmead and Nepean hospitals. Dr Sasikaran has expertise in complex medical conditions, poly-pharmacy in the elderly, and management of dementia, osteoporosis, frailty, falls prevention and care in aged care facilities.
Western Sydney Specialist & Allied Health Centre
Please call (02) 9636 7696 between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm (Monday to Friday) and 9.00 am to 1.00 pm (Saturday), walk in, or book online to fix appointments.
Support
© 2025 Western Sydney Specialist & Allied Health Centre.