Dr Kariappa is a General Surgeon with an interest in colorectal surgery including laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery, complex peri-anal pathology and the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. Dr Kariappa has admitting rights at Sutherland Hospital, Kareena Private Hospital and St George Private Hospital. He is a conjoint lecturer for the School of Medicine at the University of New South Wales. Dr Kariappa is pleased to be back serving the community where he grew up.

Dr Kariappa has established himself as a dedicated and caring Surgeon, solely practicing in the Shire. His practice principles are to give patients as much information and understanding of their disease, so as to allow them to be involved in their decision making.