Dr. Chanaka J Seneviratne, MD

Dr. Chanaka Seneviratne is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist with four decades of experience treating patients with complex lung and breathing conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine and has dedicated his career to helping patients with serious respiratory and critical care needs. Dr. Seneviratne is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Seneviratne practices at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he provides comprehensive care for patients facing life-threatening conditions. His expertise includes treating sepsis, managing electrolyte imbalances, and caring for patients experiencing respiratory failure. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to evaluate lung health, and provides advanced treatments like therapeutic hypothermia when patients require specialized critical care interventions.