Dr. Dilusha Lamabadusuriya

MBBS (Col) MD (Medicine) MRCP (UK) FRCP (London)
Senior Lecturer Gr II
Consultant Physician
  • Qualifications
  • Qualifications

    • MBBS (Colombo)
    • MD(Medicine)
    • MRCP(UK)
    • FRCP (London)
    • MRCP(UK) Specialty Certificate Exam in Geriatric Medicine
  • Teaching Areas
  • Teaching Areas

    • Internal Medicine
    • Geriatric Medicine
  • Research Interests
  • Research Interests

    • Non communicable disease
    • Geriatric medicine
  • Publications
  • Publications

    Journal Publications

    • Prevention and management of acute delirium in hospital. Journal of Ceylon College of Physicians. 2023, 54, 61-65. Wijayabandara M, Millawithana B, Lamabadusuriya DA. 
    • Ketogenic Diet as Medical Prescription in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Curr Nutr Rep. 2023 Mar;12(1):56-64. Barrea L, Verde L, Camajani E, Cernea S, Frias-Toral E, Lamabadusuriya D, Ceriani F, Savastano S, Colao A, Muscogiuri G
    • Reactogenicity and persistence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 among recipients of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine: A single center experience from Sri Lanka. Int J Health Sci (Qassim). 2023 Jan-Feb;17(1):36-43. Govindapala D, Dhanaratna D, Senarath U, Lamabadusuriya D, Senaratne T, Wijenayake W, Wijewardena D, Nakkawita D, Kawyangana P, Kulasekara U, Silva AD, Fernando N.
    • Computer vision syndrome among computer office workers in a developing country: an evaluation of prevalence and risk factors. BMC Res Notes. 2016 Mar 9;9:150.Ranasinghe P, Wathurapatha WS, Perera YS, Lamabadusuriya DA, Kulatunga S, Jayawardana N, Katulanda P.
    • Sexual dysfunction among Sri Lankan adults: effect of diabetes mellitus. J Diabetes. 2014 Jul;6(4):335-6. Katulanda P, Lamabadusuriya DA, Ranasinghe P, Sheriff R,Matthews DR
    • Work related complaints of neck, shoulder and arm among computer office workers: a cross-sectional evaluation of prevalence and risk factors in a developing country. Environ Health 2011, 10:70. Ranasinghe P, Perera YS, Lamabadusuriya DA, Kulatunga S, Jayawardana N, Rajapakse S, Katulanda P
    • Work-related complaints of arm, neck and shoulder among computer office workers in an Asian country: prevalence and validation of a risk-factor questionnaire. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2011, 12:68. Ranasinghe P, Perera YS, Lamabadusuriya DA, Kulatunga S, Jayawardana N, Rajapakse S, Katulanda P.
    • Developing a self-directed workbook package for clinical skills training of medical students. Educ Health (Abingdon). 2011 Aug;24(2):489.Ranasinghe P, Perera YS, Lamabadusuriya DA, Constantine GR, Ponnamperuma GG

     

    Abstracts at Scientific Conferences:

    • Lamabadusuriya DA, Kulatunga AVS, Ranasinghe P, Sheriff, MHR, Katulanda P.Sexual dysfunction among Sri Lankan adults - the effect of diabetes mellitus; Abstract Sri Lanka Medical Association - 122nd Annual Academic Sessions 2009.46pp
    • P Katulanda, MANAAD Jayawardena, D Lamabadusuriya, R Sheriff, DR Matthews. Derivation of BMI and waist circumference cut-off values for Sri Lankan adults. Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009 (Oral Presentation
    • Seneviratne, E. D., Mathew, R. R., Miriam, D. N. A. D. R., Lamabadusuriya, D. A., & Ekanayake, R. (2011). The impact of diabetes on the quality of life in patients with ischaemic heart disease undergoing coronary revascularization. Abstract Sri Lanka Medical Association - 122nd Annual Academic Sessions 2009
    • Ranasinghe P, Perera KYS, Lamabadusuriya DA, Jayawardana M, Kulatunga AVS, Parththipan B, Samalai K, Rajapakse S, Katulanda P. Prevalence of complaints of arm, neck and shoulders among computer office workers in Sri Lanka and validation of a Sinhalese risk factor questionnaire. Ceylon Medical Journal 2010;55: supp 1:PP 29
    • A case of relapsing chronic melioidosis. Lamabadusuriya DA, Chandrasiri BAAL, Jayasekera MMPT, Govindapala BGDS. AJIM Volume 2; Supplement 1: SIMCON 2023
    • An unusual case of osmotic demyelination syndrome in a patient with colonic pseudo-obstruction. Lamabadusuriya DA, Pathirana PBG, Jayasekera MMPT, Govindapala BGDS. AJIM Volume 2; Supplement 1: SIMCON 2023
    • Dengue haemorrhagic fever complicated with severe hepatitis: a case report. Govindapala BGDS, Chandrasiri BAAL, Samaraweera YSU, Jayasekara MMPT, Lamabadusuriya DA. AJIM Volume 2; Supplement 1: SIMCON 2023
    • Prevalence of hypoglycaemia among diabetic patients who drive and ride. Priyamali Thusahrika Jayasekera, Thamarasi Senaratne, Dilusha Lamabadusuriya et al. EJCRIM , E. O. . (2024) “Abstract book of the 22nd ECIM Congress 2024”, European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 11(Sup1). doi: 10.12890/2024_V11Sup1.
    • Celebrating joy in internal medicine- team 22 SLCIM. Ganaka Senaratne, Dilusha Lamabadusuriya, Roshan Liyanage, Priyamali Jayasekera, Other Council Members. EJCRIM , EO (2024) “Abstract book of the 22nd ECIM Congress 2024”, European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 11(Sup1). doi: 10.12890/2024_V11Sup1.
    • An uncommon case of high anion gap metabolic acidosis due to chronic paracetamol use. Dilusha Lamabadusuriya, Dilshan Perera, Janake Munasinghe, Dumitha Govindapala, Priyamali Jayasekera. EJCRIM, EO(2024) “Abstract book of the 22nd ECIM Congress 2024”, European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 11(Sup1). doi: 10.12890/2024_V11Sup1.
    • A clinical audit to improve the holistic care of patients with diabetes mellitus attending medical clinics at University Hospital Kotelawala Defence University (UHKDU), Perera GADY, Mahabandara MBHYS, Nadeeshani AU, Adikaram NWAMTA, Perera DN, Munasnghe JM, Lamabadusuriya DA, Edirisinghe EMDT, Jayasekera MMPT, presented at the Ceylon College of Physicians Annual Academic Sessions September 2024
    • Bleeding events among elderly antiplatelet users: Are we overprescribing? DA Lamabadusuriya, PU Jayawardene, TPS Perera, BGDS Govidapala, MMPT Jayasekara, and N Fernando. Oral presentation at 17th International Research Conference (2024) General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
    • A snapshot of patients with hypertension seeking treatment at secondary and tertiary care hospitals of Sri Lanka; A descriptive study; Mettananda KCD, Perera A, Manilgama SR, Premaratne BAHR, Jayasekara P, Lamabadusuriya D, Matthias AT, Jayasundara K, De Zoysa W, Ranasinghe S, Hettiarachchi NM, Wickramasinghe MKII, De Saram EMTK, Ranasinghe SDAE, Ranawaka RATSH, Herath HMACB, Wickramanayake SC, Oral presentation at at Annual conference of Sri Lanka College of internal Medicine (SIMCON 2024) AJIM Volume 3; Supplement 1: November 2024               
    • Bleeding events among elderly patients on antiplatelet therapy at a teaching hospital in Sri Lanka; Lamabadusuriya DA, Jayawardene PU, Perera TPS, Govindapala BGDS, Fernando N Jayasekara MMPT, Poster presentation at Annual conference of Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine (SIMCON 2024) AJIM Volume 3; Supplement 1: November 2024
    • A challenging diagnosis of Hansens disease (leprosy): presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin with type 2 lepra reaction, Jayasekera MMPT, Lamabadusuriya DA, Perera DN, Perera GADY, Adikaram NWAMTA, Munasinghe JM, Thisera D Poster presentation at Annual conference of Sri Lanka College of internal Medicine (SIMCON 2024) AJIM Volume 3; Supplement 1: November 2024
    • A cyclical storm of diabetic ketoacidosis and hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis: a case report. Lamabadusuriya DA, Bopitiya AK, Subasinghe SDLP, Perera ADNW, Withanawasam TI. Poster presentation at Annual conference of Sri Lanka College of internal Medicine (SIMCON 2024) AJIM Volume 3; Supplement 1: November 2024

     

    Other Publications

    • SLCIM Viva in Medical Emergencies for MD, Nov 2022, Contributed as an author Samudra book publication. ISBN:978-624-203-165-1
    • SLCIM Pass Test Series, Short cases for MD/MRCP, Nov 2022, Contributed as an author; Samudra book publications: ISBN: 978-624-203-164-4
    • SLCIM Pass Test Series, Picture Test for MD/MRCP, Nov 2022 contributed as an author; Publisher: Samudra Book Publications, Edition: 1st;ISBN : 978-624-203-163-7
    • Chapter on ‘Ágeing and Social Challenges’ in Health Care for Older People : Gerontology Volume 6, Issue 2 June 2024 published by Sri Lanka Association of Geriatric Medicine. ISSN: 2673-1274
    • The Junior Hospitalist. Intern Survival Guide to Internal Medicine published by Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine. ISBN 978-624-5676-03-3. Chapters on delirium and palliative care communication.
  • Awards
  • Awards

    Awards and prizes

    • Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine Research Grant 2024
    • European Congress of Internal Medicine, Joy in Internal Medicine Award finalist 2024
    • Presidents Award for Scientific Publication 2011
    • Second in the all island merit order of the common merit list for internship and 3rd place 
    • on order of merit for MD Examination
    • Sir Andrew Caldecott Gold Medal for Final MBBS 2009- best academic performance during the entire course of study awarded by University of Colombo Sri Lanka
    • Joseph Nalliah Arumugam Memorial Award for Final MBBS 2009 awarded by University of Colombo Sri Lanka
    • The Dhunjishaw Dadabhoy Gold Medal for Medicine 2009 for best performance in 
    • Medicine awarded by University of Colombo Sri Lanka
    • The Rajasuriya Prize for Clinical Medicine 2009 for best performance in the clinical 
    • component of Medicine awarded by University of Colombo Sri Lanka
    • The Professor K Dharmadasa Gold Medal for Clinical Medicine 2009 awarded by 
    • University of Colombo Sri Lanka 
    • Dr D de S Muthukumarana Memorial Prize for Medicine 2009 awarded by University of 
    • Colombo Sri Lanka
    • Garvin Gold Medal for Operative Surgery 2009 awarded by University of Colombo Sri 
    • Lanka
    • Prof T Vishvanathan Gold Metal for Excellence in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2009 
    • awarded by University of Colombo Sri Lanka
    • Dr A D Wijesena Memorial Medal for Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2009 awarded by 
    • University of Colombo Sri Lanka
    • The Drogo Austin Gold Medal for orthopaedic surgery 2009 awarded by University of Colombo
    • Prof. D E Gunathileka Memorial Award for Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2009 awarded by University of Colombo
  • Involvement with other Organizations
  • Involvement with other Organizations

    PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIPS /MEMBERSHIPS

    • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, United Kingdom
    • Member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
    • Life Member of the Ceylon College of Physicians
    • Life Member of the Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine
    • Life Member of the Sri Lanka Medical Association
    • Life Member of the Sri Lanka Association of Geriatric Medicine
    • Life Member of British Geriatric Association

     

    POSITIONS HELD IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/OTHER INSTITUTIONS

    • Honorary Joint Secretary of the Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine 2022
    • Council member of the Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine 2022,2023
    • College Editor of Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine 2023
    • Member of the Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 2023 to date
    • Deputy Clinical Coordinator, Faculty of Medicine, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 2023 to date
    • Member of the MRCP PACES organizing committee of Ceylon College of Physicians 2023
    • Council Member of Sri Lanka Association on Geriatric Medicine 2022-23
    • Project Leader of SLCIM Life Line Project 2022-23
    • Member of the Sri Lanka Clinical Trials Registry Committee