Dr. Chrisantha Fernando was named Chairman of Lanka Hospitals

Major General (Dr) P. A. Chrisantha Fernando (Retd) has been appointed as the new Chairman of Lanka Hospitals Group, according to a statement released by Lanka Hospitals.

In addition to his career in the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps, where he attained the rank of Major General, Dr. Fernando brings with him more than 34 years of renowned medical service, including 20 years at prestigious private institutions in Sri Lanka.

During his leadership career, he held positions as Director of the Army Hospital in Colombo, Director General of Army Health Services, and Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps.

Dr. Fernando is a graduate of the University of Colombo, where he obtained his MBBS and MD in Anesthesiology. He also had additional training in the UK. He has vast experience in emergency care, crisis management, military medical leadership, anesthesiology, health services management, and strategic planning.

He supervised national-level Covid prevention initiatives in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, played a crucial part in modernizing Army hospitals, and guided the upcoming generation of military medical personnel.

His wealth of experience in medicine, leadership, and strategic healthcare management places him in a unique position to guide us into the next phase of growth. 

His combination of military discipline, medical knowledge, and patient-centered vision will further solidify Lanka Hospitals’ dedication to clinical excellence, governance, and innovation at a time when the organization is growing internationally.