Nishantha Rajakaruna

Dedicated medical doctor with over a decade of experience delivering comprehensive patient care across diverse health-care settings. Strong advocate for preventive medicine and evidence-based treatments. Proven track record of building strong patient relationships and achieving positive health outcomes. Possess outstanding organizational and communication skills.

• Gathered, arranged and corrected research data as a research analyst to create representative graphs and charts, highlighting results for presentations in “Innovative Treatments for Respiratory Diseases” (2021) at Temple University.
• Worked and participated as research assistant in the thesis assessment of "Medicine Culture in the 21st Century," (2019) at Temple University.
• Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns in “Controlling Infection in Children Community” (2017) at the University of Pennsylvania.

• Gill T, Smith J, Brown P. Efficacy of New Antihypertensive Medication in Elderly Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Hypertense (Greenwich). 2023;25(6):456-464. doi:10.1111/jch.12345
• Gill T, Smith J. Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults. In: Johnson L, editor. Advances in Endocrinology. 3rd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2022:145-172.
• Gill T. Lessons Learned During a Global Pandemic. Penn Medicine Magazine. 2022; (Fall 2022): 28-34
• Gill T. New Discoveries in Medical Research. Med Magazine. 2021; 24(4): 28-34

• Advancements in Telemedicine: Enhancing Patient Care Overview of telemedicine technologies and their applications. (2024)
• Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Key principles and practices for enhancing patient safety. (2022)
• Healthcare Professionals; the Role of Healthcare Professionals in Fostering a Culture of Safety. (2021)

• Digital Health Congress 2023, Philadelphia, PA - (2023)
• International Conference on Therapies for Infectious Diseases, Philadelphia, PA - (2023)
• Best Practices, Best Evidence and Best Information Primary Care Practice Event, Miami, FL - (2022)
• FMA Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL - (2021)

• American Medical Association (AMA)
• Philadelphia County Medical Society
• American College of Physicians (ACP)

• Pennsylvania Medical License, Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine - (Updated 2024)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification - (Updated 2023)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - (Updated 2022)

• Proven and effective communication skills with patients, families and other medical professionals.
• Leadership abilities to lead and manage practice staff in providing patients with quality care.
• Highly organized, which allows me to keep appointments, records and patient details in order.
• Able to quickly and adequately diagnose patient conditions in emergencies to ensure they receive the treatment they need as soon as possible under controlled conditions.
• Detailed-oriented, which reduces mistakes made in patient treatment, diagnosis and medication administration.

I enjoy exploring nature and am an avid bird watcher. When I have the time, I offer free medical services at the community center every weekend and offer orientation to students interested in pursuing a medical career.