More than two decades caring for mothers and babies across Western Sydney — through the early hours, the hard cases, and the quiet miracles.
After many years of practice, Dr. Siriwardena has retired from private obstetrics and gynaecology. This page stands as a record of that work — and a thank you to the families who trusted him along the way.
The miracle of childbirth is a transformative journey that leaves an everlasting mark on families. My mission was always to provide exceptional care — protecting the health and happiness of both mother and baby at every stage.
Trained as a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist at Westmead Hospital, Sydney — and a fixture of Western Sydney women's health for the years that followed.
Dr. Siriwardena · WestmeadLed the GP shared-care obstetric clinic at Westmead Hospital, working alongside local doctors to look after pregnancies across the community.
Chaired the Obstetrics & Gynaecology department at Westmead Private Hospital, guiding the unit and its clinicians for seven years.
Held admitting rights at Westmead Public Hospital, where he cared for and delivered high-risk obstetric patients, alongside deliveries at Westmead Private and Norwest Private.
Served as an examiner for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, helping shape the next generation of specialists.
Taught and mentored medical students as a senior lecturer at the University of Sydney — passing on the craft of obstetric care.
Unhurried, attentive pregnancy care — answering questions and concerns in a friendly manner, and planning each pregnancy around the mother's wishes.
Calm, experienced management of labour and birth — including the preferred mode of delivery and pain relief, discussed openly and in advance.
Continuing support for mother and baby after delivery, with the health of both treated as the highest priority.
In-rooms ultrasound across pregnancy — reassurance and clarity at each stage, from early scans to the later weeks.
Admitting rights · high-risk obstetric deliveries
Department Chairman, 2006–2013 · private operating list
Obstetric deliveries
Senior Lecturer · teaching medical students
Examiner · Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Specialist training in obstetrics & gynaecology
A small selection from a career's worth of new arrivals and the families who welcomed them.
Though retired from private practice, Dr. Siriwardena is glad to hear from former patients and colleagues — to share a story, ask about medical records, or simply say hello.
Thank you for trusting Dr. Siriwardena with the most important moments of your lives. The babies he delivered are growing up across Western Sydney and beyond — and that remains the truest measure of this career.