Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe
Leading General and Interventional Cardiologist in the Country
About Dr.Gothabaya Ranasinghe
Highly respected & recognized as a leading general and interventional Cardiologist in the country, Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe is the Consultant Cardiologist at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. He is also the Honorary Consultant Cardiologist to the Sri Lanka Navy and bears the rank of Surgeon Rear Admiral.
Upon completing his training in Clinical and Interventional Cardiology at John Radcliff Hospital in Oxford, United Kingdom, Dr. Ranasinghe has successfully performed over 9,000 procedures that include approximately 5,000 Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) thus far in his career.
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe has earned fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians London, Ceylon College of Physicians, American College of Cardiology, and Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Ranasinghe was the former President of the Sri Lanka Heart Association (SLHA) and also is the co-founder of ‘STEMI Sri Lanka Forum’ funded in the year 2011, which plays a major role in optimizing heart care in Sri Lanka.
The recipient of Presidential and various other awards for his contribution to research and invention of effective & cost-friendly medication, Dr. Ranasinghe is the principal investigator of the National heart attack care registry in Sri Lanka.
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe is also the author of two short books, owns several peer-reviewed publications, and has made more than 40 presentations at Cardiology conferences. He also regularly publishes articles on social media and newspapers & enjoys traveling, and is an ardent wildlife enthusiast.
Educational & Professional Qualifications
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe is a medical professional with multiple local and international qualifications & certifications and is well-equipped to
handle any emergency or non-emergency situations thanks to his diversified expertise.
Membership of Professional Associations
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe is a committed professional association member who is eager to impart his knowledge to his peers and burgeoning medical professionals. Dr. Ranasignhe is renowned for his endurance, hard work, devotion, and discipline toward his responsibilities as well as for his appreciation of teamwork. He has also conducted numerous successful studies and research to improve cardiovascular treatment.
- Council Member - University of Colombo
- National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka- Former Board Member
- STEMI Sri Lanka Forum – Co-Founder / Director (2011)
- Sri Lanka College of Cardiology - Former President
- Surgeon Rear-Admiral –Sri Lankan Navy (Voluntary)
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Milestones
Successfully performed over 9,000 procedures, including approximately 5,000 Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe is well-versed in modern medical terminologies and has maintained an impeccable record clear of any malpractice.
Former President of the Sri Lanka Heart Association (SLHA)
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe has always had the best interests of the Sri Lankan community at heart. With his exemplary leadership, he has been passionate about helping the community and was devoted to conducting and encouraging numerous studies & research that have contributed to providing better treatment and care for cardiac patients.
Co-founder of ‘STEMI Sri Lanka Forum
To improve the management of ST-segment myocardial infarctions (Heart Attacks) STEMI Sri Lanka Forum was co-founded by Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe. A trustworthy island-wide STEMI care network was established by the forum that greatly aided heart patients.
Principal investigator of the National heart attack care registry in Sri Lanka.
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe served as the principal investigator of the national heart attack care registry in Sri Lanka, thus conducting quality evaluations and gaining a better understanding of future priorities for delivering better cardiac care in Sri Lanka.
Author
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe is an accomplished author of books and a passionate article writer for periodicals. His articles can be seen spreading awareness about many critical topics on social media. Dr. Ranasignhe believes that writing and reading increase observance and awareness, as well as empathy and diagnostic skills. He is also keen on imparting his knowledge to community members and aspiring doctors to provide them with advice on leading better lives.
Wildlife photographer
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe is a well-known wildlife photographer who strives to remind the community of our relationship with nature. He continuously tells us how living in harmony with nature generates positive emotions, elevates both our mental & physical health, and brings contentment.
Travel enthusiast
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe is an avid traveler who enjoys experiencing new cultures and traditions. He also appreciates how travel fosters a greater appreciation, comprehension, and respect for various views and lifestyles while teaching us lessons about mankind.
Fitness enthusiast
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe is a fitness fanatic and is constantly spreading the word about the value of regular exercise and leading an active lifestyle to improve both physical and mental health that reduces the risk of many diseases.
Motivational Speaker
Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasignhe is a motivational speaker who enjoys sharing motivating and educational presentations with the general public and aspiring doctors. He shares his knowledge on a variety of topics and is a well-known motivational speaker in the country.