Surgeon
Dr. Jothi Murugesan
General and Colorectal surgeon
MBBS FRACS(Gen Surg), MS (Sydney), GESA Accredited
Dr Jothi Murugesan is an Australian-trained General and Colorectal Surgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive and functional colorectal surgery. He completed his specialist training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and holds a Master of Surgery from the University of Sydney.
Dr. Murugesan undertook sub-specialty training in Colorectal Surgery at two of the world’s leading centres — Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney and St James’s University Hospital in Leeds, United Kingdom — under the mentorship of several pre-eminent surgeons in the field. These formative years shaped his dedication to advancing techniques that minimise pain, hasten recovery, and restore quality of life.
At Elevio, Dr Murugesan focuses on providing patient-centred care across the spectrum of colorectal conditions — from haemorrhoids, fissures, fistula and pilonidal disease to bowel cancer and functional disorders of the pelvic floor. His practice philosophy revolves around shared decision-making, ensuring each patient understands their options and feels confident about their treatment journey.
Dr Murugesan is a firm believer that optimal outcomes come from collaboration. He is an active member of the Liverpool-Macarthur Colorectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, where he works alongside oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care.
Committed to surgical innovation and lifelong learning, Dr Murugesan integrates new technologies — including laser and minimally invasive techniques — into clinical practice to enhance precision and safety. His research spans colorectal cancer management, functional bowel disorders, and advancements in endoscopic surgery. He has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and presented widely at national and international surgical conferences. You can explore his research portfolio here on Google Scholar
Beyond medicine, Dr Murugesan is actively involved in community service initiatives, reflecting his belief that healthcare extends beyond hospitals — into compassion, awareness and empowerment.
Through Elevio, he brings together his vision for holistic, multidisciplinary colorectal care: where advanced surgical skill meets empathy, and patients are supported not just to recover, but to thrive.