Dr. Chanaka J Seneviratne, MD

Dr. Chanaka Seneviratne specializes in pulmonology and critical care medicine, bringing four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine and has dedicated his career to treating complex respiratory and critical care conditions. His extensive experience spans 40 years of caring for patients with serious lung and breathing disorders. Dr. Seneviratne is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Seneviratne practices at Maimonides Medical Center and its affiliated locations throughout Brooklyn, New York. He focuses on treating patients with respiratory failure and sepsis, including children with breathing difficulties. His clinical skills include performing CPR and providing emergency care when patients need immediate life-saving intervention. He also provides therapeutic hypothermia treatment for patients who require specialized temperature management during critical illness.