Kathri Thanthri Hewage Nihal Ananda Peeris
Kaduwela,Sri Lanka
Summary
WWW https://bold.pro/my/nihal-peeris-230213094311/669 Engaging Family Physician skilled at working with full age range of patients. Detail-oriented in checking patients' symptoms, ordering laboratory tests and developing on-point treatment plans. Continuously studies research to stay current on the latest information and therapies.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Practice Physician
Isuru family Medicare
04.2020 - Current
- Kaduwela
- Own a property and have been practising as a part-time General practitioner since 2002 after retirement in 2020 started full-time General practice
- Average 30 consultations per day
- Treating all age of patients including pregnant
- Patient consultations at home and during the surgery
- Prescribed and administered medication, therapy and treatment to prevent and treat illness, injury and disease.
- Monitoring patients' conditions and well-being diagnosis and treatment of illnesses/ailments minor surgery, intra articular injections, reduction of nursemaid elbow in children, Ear wash for wax and foreign body removal, Decompression of sub ungual hematoma, Suturing of lacerations
- Carrying out tests to diagnose
- Health education
- Ordered x-rays, ultrasounds, and laboratory tests
- Vaccinations
- Coordinated and consulted with specialists to treat high-risk or complex patients in nearby Hospitals.
Medical Superintendent
Base Hospital Kiribathgoda
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Administrative decision making and recommends and approves policies and procedures
- Professional Services organizes and coordinates physician services and services provided by other professionals as they relate to patient care
- Quality Assurance participates in the process to ensure the appropriateness and quality of medical care and medically related care
- Participates in the development and conduct of educational programs
- Surveillance and promotion of the health, safety, and welfare of employees
- Covid 19 infection control and prevention, quarantine and implementation of vaccinations.
Medical Officer in Charge
OPD and ETU, Colombo East Base hospital
Mulleriyawa
06.2012 - 04.2019
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Medical Officer
The National Poisons Information Centre
Colombo
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Telephone consultation with public and
- Hospitals 24/7 advising poison prevention first aid and acute management antidotes if available
- Investigations according to poison information handbook and local guidelines
- Advise on poisoning of chemicals including Pesticides and other chemicals, pharmaceuticals, natural toxins, fauna, flora Microbial toxin, fungal toxins
- Conducting an annual Poison prevention awareness exhibition
- Collecting data of poison patients from National Hospital and analyses end of year in coordinating with research officers
- Guidelines preparation, participated to Fourth revised edition of Management of Poisoning ISBN 978-955-0417-02-5 in 2011
- Arranged awareness program for public schools, medical personnel poison
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Medical Officer in Charge
OPD and ETU, Lady Ridgeway Hospital
Colombo
02.1992 - 06.2012
- Supervise resident medical officers, nurses, minor staff, preparing for surgery assisting surgery post operative care, on call duties
- Emergency medical treatment
- Minor Surgical procedures
- Clinical laboratory procedures
- Effective Communication
- Time management
Medical Officer in Charge
Divisional Hospital
Gilimale
04.1991 - 02.1992
- Provision of Divisional Hospital
- I have coordinated the following care with other staff at the hospital
- Outpatient care
- In patient care
- Ante natal care
- Natal care
- Post-natal care
- Infant care
- Family planning
- Immunization
- Control of communicable disease
- Screening for non-communicable diseases & their management
- School health
- Health education
- Provision of lab services
- Maintenance of Medical Records
- Provision of Surgical facilities for Minor operations
- Medico Legal care
- Provision of diet
Intern House Officer
Colombo South Teaching Hospital
Kalubowila
04.1990 - 04.1991
- Medicine in the first six months and Gynecology and Obstetrics in the next six months in rotation
- Every department must specify the medical assignment intern must accomplish during his /her training period such specification is considered an integral part of interns' responsibility
- I was obtained a medical history and make an initial physical examination of patients, document that on the patient's file, record provisional diagnosis, and suggest primary investigations and treatment plans provided that the treatment plan is discussed and approved by a senior team member
- The intern has to follow up on the implementation of the prescribed course of treatment, obtain results of all ordered investigations, document the development of any complications that may ensue and plan discharge and follow up
- I attend and practice in all clinical rounds done by the respective department physicians
- Participated in the scientific activities organized by the department
- Intern encouraged to participate in the clinical research conducted by any teaching staff members of the college or by any other academic staff he was working with
- I adhered to the attendance code observed in the department they were assigned to.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Pediatric Nutrition: Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University School of Medicine
USA12.2015
Post Graduate Diploma of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Post Graduate Institute of Medicine
Colombo 712.2005
MBBS - Medicine
University of Colombo
Colombo 803.1990
Skills
- Primary care
- Patient safety
- Patient Counsell
- Health Risk Assessments
- Patient treatment planning
- Medication Administration
- Diagnoses
- Medical record keeping
- Caring Family Physician with over a number of years of comprehensive medical field experience Profound knowledge of family medical services, paediatrics and non-emergency care Organized and friendly to interact positively with medical care providers, patients and families Expertise in medical principles and pharmaceutical drugs
- Patient Education
- Preventive care expert
- Written Communication
Affiliations
- American Family Physician member AAFP ID 9032752, Chapter, Foreign AFP.
- Sri Lanka Medical Council registered number 9411 till 2025.
- Life Member Sri Lanka Medical Association Membership Number L/83/3 from 1998.
- Associate Member of College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka Membership Number A/0165 from 2005.
Timeline
Family Practice Physician
Isuru family Medicare
04.2020 - Current
Medical Superintendent
Base Hospital Kiribathgoda
04.2019 - 04.2020
Medical Officer in Charge
OPD and ETU, Colombo East Base hospital
06.2012 - 04.2019
Medical Officer
The National Poisons Information Centre
06.2008 - 06.2012
Medical Officer in Charge
OPD and ETU, Lady Ridgeway Hospital
02.1992 - 06.2012
Medical Officer in Charge
Divisional Hospital
04.1991 - 02.1992
Intern House Officer
Colombo South Teaching Hospital
04.1990 - 04.1991
Post Graduate Certificate - Pediatric Nutrition: Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University School of Medicine
Post Graduate Diploma of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Post Graduate Institute of Medicine
MBBS - Medicine
University of Colombo