A/Prof Krish Karthigasu
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- Perth ApplecrossLevel 1, 764 Canning Highway Applecross WA 6153
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- Perth ApplecrossLevel 1, 764 Canning Highway, Applecross, WA 6153
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Dr Krish Karthigasu is a locally trained Gynaecologist, working in Perth, England, Melbourne and Sydney.
He has Fellowships with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
He has completed a post-FRANZCOG fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery at the Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre and the Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery. With specialisation in Endometriosis surgery and surgery for subfertility (laparoscopic and hysteroscopic), he returned to Perth in 2002 to set up the Endoscopy Clinic at KEMH and has been Head of Department since 2007. This unit specialises in advanced minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and Endometriosis. This is a state-wide service. He is the Director of training for WA in advanced Endoscopic surgery for the Australasian Gynaecology Endoscopic and Surgical Society (AGES), training laparoscopic surgeons for the future, and has been a board member and treasurer of the society.
He is currently a RANZCOG examiner, training supervisor and member of the training and accreditation committee. Past WA RANZCOG T&A Chair and ITP co-ordinator. He has held positions as Clinical Senior Lecturer and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of WA, with research in endometriosis, laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopic surgery, and surgical teaching. He has presented both nationally and internationally and numerous publications in his areas of expertise. He has experience in fertility in England and has worked with the Fertility Specialist of WA for over 15 years, with interests in fertility for endometriosis patients and in fertility-enhancing surgery, and has 25 years of experience treating endometriosis patients. His areas of expertise and passion include Endometriosis management- medical, surgical and fertility, menstrual disorders and options of treatment, surgery for sub-fertility, fertility assessment and investigation and management.
He uses evidence-based medicine, guidelines and experience to help endometriosis and subfertility patients navigate their journey through their fertility options.
Q&A:
A/Prof Karthigasu: “International training and local mentorship helped me develop advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic techniques, optimising outcomes for fertility surgeries and treating endometriosis.”
A/Prof Karthigasu: “I aim for relaxed, empathetic consultations, where patients feel informed, heard, and empowered to participate in designing their fertility and surgical plan.”
A/Prof Karthigasu: “Patients describe me as compassionate, detailed, and patient-centred, combining surgical expertise with warmth and information that helps them feel supported.”