Suranga Dinesh Wijesinghe Kaluarachchige

Senior Medical Officer/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Hospital Kandy, Ministry of Health

04.2012 - Current

Full-time

Pre-Operative Care:

Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations, including risk assessment, diagnostic interpretation (ECG, 2D Echo, TOE, CT, cardiac MRI), and optimisation of comorbidities.

Post-Operative and Critical Care Expertise:

Monitoring patients in HDU /post-op wards, managing complications (ventilator settings, arrhythmia, infections, cardiac tamponade, pleural effusion & chest tube management, inotropic support), and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for early mobilisation protocols and recovery plans.

Surgical Assistance/Manual Dexterity:

Exceptional ability to perform and first assist 1200+ intricate cardiac surgical procedures with precision, including MIDCAB, off-pump and on-pump CABG, adult congenital cardiac surgeries, valve surgeries, OZAKI AV reconstruction and OZAKI combined Bentall procedure, heart transplant, and other minimal access cardiac surgeries. Expertise in 430+ bronchoscopy and 110+ thoracoscopy procedures. Hands-on training on TAVI and MitraClip procedures in Japan and the OZAKI procedure in India. Trained to perform EBUS procedures (30 cases) and ECMO management. Performed 850+ invasive procedures (central line placement, chest tube insertion, peripheral arterial/venous cannulation, emergency intubation). Able to operate heart-lung machines during bypass procedures.

Contact Details: Dr Muditha Lansakara MBBS MS MRCS, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Clinical Supervisor and Head of the Department

mudithalansa@yahoo.co.in

+94718480625

Senior Medical Officer

Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Asiri Kandy Hospital

08.2019 - Current

24 Hours per week

Emergency Medicine Capabilities:

As an emergency department medical officer at Asiri Hospital Kandy (ACHS-accredited, ACSQHC Standards), competent in managing high-acuity cases with proficiency in triage (ATS), resuscitation, multisystem emergencies and handing over protocol (ISBAR), aligning with Australasian standards. Skilled in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS®), lead trauma responses (fractures, dislocations, hemorrhagic shock) and acute cardiac/neurological emergencies (STEMI, acute stroke, severe sepsis). My procedural expertise includes emergency intubation, video laryngoscopy, central venous access, FAST/eFAST scan and ECG / X-Ray interpretation. Able to prioritise rapid decision making under pressure and seamless teamwork in resource-variable environments.

Coronary Care Unit (CCU) & Critical Cardiac Management (ACHS-accredited, ACSQHC Standards):

Acute management of high-risk cardiac patients (STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias), and post-cardiac arrest care. Perform advanced hemodynamic monitoring: Swan-Ganz catheter, echocardiography-guided resuscitation, lead rapid response, and emergency pacing/defibrillation in deteriorating patients.

Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (ACHS-accredited, ACSQHC Standards):

Assisted diagnostic and interventional procedures: (primary/rescue PCI, complex bifurcation - CTO interventions/DCB), structural heart procedures (ASD device closure, PTMC). Experienced in device implantation (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT) and electrophysiology studies (EPS).

Cardiology Ward (General & Acute Cardiology) (ACHS-accredited, ACSQHC Standards):

Manage chronic and acute cardiology patients. Lead pre- and post-procedural care for patients undergoing cardiac interventions. Supervise stress testing (exercise/pharmacologic) and Holter/ambulatory ECG analysis.

Contact Details: Dr Tharinda Dalpethado, Medical Director, Asiri Hospital Kandy

tharinda.dalpethado@asiri.lk

+94771555378

Volunteer Public Health Practitioner, Community Health Advocate

Regional Directorate of Health Services Kandy

04.2012 - Current

Mobile Health Clinics:

Conducted free medical camps in rural and estate areas, providing essential healthcare services to underserved communities, including screening, treatment, and referrals.

Community-Led Disease Prevention:

Organised and led health education campaigns on infectious diseases, maternal-child health, and chronic disease prevention, empowering local communities with preventive healthcare knowledge.

Disaster Response:

Volunteered as an emergency physician with the Sri Lanka Red Cross during floods and landslides, delivering urgent medical care, triage, and public health support in disaster-affected regions.

Advocacy & Public Health Initiatives:

Collaborated with NGOs such as ADIC (Alcohol and Drug Information Centre) for anti-tobacco awareness programs and World Vision for maternal and child health initiatives, promoting policy-driven health improvements.

Senior Medical Officer

Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, District General Hospital Kegalle, Ministry of Health

06.2009 - 04.2012

Full-time

Trauma Management:

Managed 530+ acute orthopaedics and trauma cases including complex fractures (open/closed/periarticular), dislocations (shoulder/hip/knee), polytrauma cases, spinal injuries (stable/unstable/cord compression emergencies), and liaised with emergency physicians/radiologists/ allied health teams for coordinated care in emergency settings, adhering standard trauma guidelines for resuscitation and prioritization.

Elective & Emergency Surgeries:

Assisted/performed 325+ major (joint replacements - THA, TKA, ORIF, IM nailing, ACL reconstruction, osteotomy, tumour resection), and minor (arthroscopic procedures, hand surgeries, stabilisation of simple fractures) orthopaedic procedures. Expertise in sterile techniques, preoperative planning and postoperative rehabilitation.

On-call Duties:

Participated first on-call trauma roster, handling acute presentations.

Medication Safety:

Ensured appropriate VTE prophylaxis post-fracture/arthroplasty, following standard guidelines.

Contact Details: Dr Arulkumaran Rajalingam MBBS MS MRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

kraul2004@yahoo.co.uk

+94762934903

Summary

Overview

Work History

Senior Medical Officer/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Senior Medical Officer

Volunteer Public Health Practitioner, Community Health Advocate

Senior Medical Officer

Education

AMC Part 1 -

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Diploma in Infectious Diseases And Global Health

MBA - Business Administration/Healthcare Management

MBBS -

MRSPH -

Skills

Certification

Languages

Research and Publications

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

REFERENCES

VERIFICATION STATEMENT

Timeline

Senior Medical Officer

Senior Medical Officer/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Volunteer Public Health Practitioner, Community Health Advocate

Senior Medical Officer

AMC Part 1 -

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Diploma in Infectious Diseases And Global Health

MBA - Business Administration/Healthcare Management

MBBS -

MRSPH -

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