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Prof. K.T. Sundaresan MBBS, MD, FRCP (Edin)

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Prof. K.T. Sundaresan MBBS, MD, FRCP (Edin)
MBBS (Upper 2nd Division Honours) (Kelaniya),
MD (Medicine) Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo (2004),
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP Edinburgh) 2020

Professor in Medicine
Specialist Physician in Internal Medicine 
Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa

Telephone: (+94) 0652224349, (+94) 0652222059
Email: sundaresankt@esn.ac.lk / sundu2002@hotmail.com

Biography

  • Academic coordinator, Medicine
  • Former Dean (2013 to 2016), Faculty of Health Care Sciences, Eastern University, SriLanka 
  • Former Head of department of Primary health care, Faculty of Health Care Sciences 
  • Acting Head - Medicine, Faculty of Health Care Sciences  
  • Clinical coordinator, Faculty of Health Care Sciences 
  • Honorary Consultant Physician, Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa (2008 to 2013)

Publications

  1. மருந்தென வேண்டாவாம் - நோயற்ற வாழ்வுக்கு உணவே மருந்தாக. First Edition: 2021. Published by Kumaran Book House, ISBN 978-955-659-764-6. It was written in in Tamil on Food as Medicine. Published in the relevant Field of study. 
  2. Must Know Topics in Clinical Medicine for Undergraduates - A study guide for the Final MBBS Examination. 
  3. Authors:  K T Sundaresan (80% of work), Dr.S. Pirasath. First Edition: 2020. Published by: Kumaran Book House, ISBN: 978-955-659-673-1
  4. “கொரோனா” a Tamil book on Corona. First Edition: 2021. Published by Kumaran Book House, ISBN  978-955-659-752-3
  5. Allopathy Medicine -Western Medicine. A Text book for Students & Doctors of Indigenous Medicine. (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homeopathy) Part - 1 
  6. Published by Kumaran Book House, ISBN: 978-955-659-763-9
  7. Neurological Short Cases Made Easy - A Guide for the Final Year Undergraduates
  8. Published by Kumaran Book House, ISBN: 978-955-659-755-4
  9. Food is Medicine: Food is the Problem! Food is the Solution! First Edition 2022Published by: Kumaran Book House. ISBN: 978-955-659
  10. "நோயற்ற வாழ்வுக்கு"  For a Healthy Life in Tamil. 1st edition 2018. 2nd edition 2020. ISBN : 978-624-95124-0-5
  11. "நீரிழிவும் நீங்களும்" - Tamil Book on Diabetes Mellitus for public by Author: Dr.K.T.Sundaresan, Dr.Sanooz Raheem. released by Navai - 18.3 20. ISBN 978 955 7213 00 2
  12. "நீரிழிவு நோய் " - Book released on the Day of the Exhibition on Diabetes.By Batticaloa Diabetic Association 

 

Articles 

  1. The Batticaloa Pensioner's Welfare Society- 50th Jubilee Book release "உணவே மருந்தாக "- 30.9.2017 
  2. "Reminiscences of Prof Rezvi Sheriff" an Article on Prof Rezvi Sheriff - 9.8.2014

 

Journals

  1. KuruppuArachchi, A. N., Sundaresan, K. T., Umakanth, M., & Thivakaran, T. (2018). Acute neurotoxicity following Fenpyroximate poisoning. Ceylon Medical Journal, 63(4). 
  2. Pirasath, S., Sundaresan, T., & Tamilvannan, T. (2012). Thrombocytopenia in dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria. Ceylon Med J, 57(3), 124-5. 
  3. Sundaresan, K. T., Sugirtha, S., Devanarayana, N. M., Ariyaratne, M. H., & Deen, K. I. (1999). Prevention of presacral haemorrhage using thumb tacks. Ceylon Med J. 
  4. Pirasath, S., Gnanathasan, A., & Thadchanamoorthy, S. (2015). Epidemic poisoning with snakes in eastern Sri Lanka; epidemiological and clinical features in Batticaloa district. Epidemiology: Open Access, 5(1).
  5. Pirasath.S and Sundaresan, K T.(2011) Unusual Presentation of Adult Myelodysplastic Syndrome: A Case Report. Jaffna Medical Journal, 2011:27(1);62-3.
  6. Kisokanth, G., Ilankoon , I., Arulanandem, K., Goonewardena, C., Sundaresan, K. and Joseph, J., 2016. Assessment of Knowledge on Hypertension, its consequences and management practices among hypertensive patients - A descriptive study. Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, 3, pp.E30:1–11. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jpgim.8097
  7. Kuruppuarachchi, A. N., Sundaresan, K. T., & Thivakaran, T. (2018). Rare presentation of Guillain-Barre syndrome with complete heart block and neuropathic chest pain mimicking acute coronary syndrome: a case report. Ceylon Medical Journal, 63(3).
  8. S Pirasath, V Jasotharan, K T Sundaresan (2014). Fungal orbital syndrome in a diabetic man. Batticaloa Medical Journal; 6: 49-50
  9. Pirasath, S., G. Ariaranee, and K. T. Sundaresan. (2014). Suicidal poisoning in Batticaloa District: An analysis of admissions and outcome. Batticaloa Medical Journal: 6: 32-35
  10. Thebuwana K L, Sundaresan K T, Umakanth M, Thivakharan T, Bandara N (2018). A rare presentation of overlap between miller fisher and pharyngeal cervical-brachial weakness of GBS. Batticaloa medical Journal Vol (09). PP29-31.
  11. Rathnayake RMDB , Umakanth M, Sundaresan K T, Thivaharan  (2018). Rare presentation of a rare disease Parsonage-Turner Syndrome. Batticaloa medical Journal, Vol (09). PP32-34.
  12. Pirashanth Y, , Umakanth M, Sundaresan K T (2018). Recurrent pulmonary embolism in a patient with chronic deep venous thrombosis complicated with recurrent haemoptysis end up with pulmonary tuberculosis. Batticaloa medical Journal. Vol (09). PP35-37.
  13. Jenifar V1 Umakanth M2 Sundaresan KT3 Thushiyanthan(2018). Therapeutic dilemma: Acute Hypertensive Cardiac Failure during pregnancy due to Thyrotoxic Crisis Batticaloa Medical Journal Vol (9) PP 54-56.
  14. A.N.Kuruppuarachchi1,K.T.Sundaresan, P.Mayurathan, Sewwandi Mendis, S.Rishikesavan (2018). A rare case of pulmonary hypertension secondary to Hereditary spherocytosis without splenectomy; is it a rare coexistence or causally related Batticaloa Medical Journal Vol (9), PP  57-58.
  15. Kuruppu Arachchi A N,Rishikesavan S, Sundaresan K T  Umakanth M,  Soumya R (2018). Rheumatoid Arthritis patient on methotrexate presented with subacute onset shortness of breath: A case of methotrexate induced hypersensitive pneumonitis”. Batticaloa medical Journal,2018, Vol (09). PP41-43.
  16. Kumanan, Sundaresan K T, Umakanth M, Mythri (2018). Thrombotic microangiopathy due to Russell’s viper bite in Batticaloa”. Batticaloa medical Journal. Vol (09). PP44-45.
  17. Thebuwana K L, Sundaresan K T, Umakanth M, Unusual presentation of a cryptogenic brain abscess. Batticaloa medical Journal,2018, Vol (09). PP46-48.
  18. Pirashana Y, Sundaresan K T, Umakanth M, Mayurathan P (2018). Rare presentation of macrophage Activation syndrome in mixed connective tissue disease. Batticaloa medical Journal. Vol (09). PP49-52.
  19. Jenifar V, Umakanth M, Sundaresan K T, Dharshini M (2018). Distinguish functional hypothalamic amenorrhea and isolated FSH and LH deficiency in newly diagnosed diabetes women. Batticaloa medical Journal. Vol (09). PP53-57.
  20. Dissanayake, Umakanth M, Sundaresan K T, Nidhad A.A.N (2018). A case of crystal jelly ball ingestion with suicidal intention”. Batticaloa medical Journal, Vol (09). PP58-60.
  21. KuruppuArachchi, A.N., Jayasinghe, V.P., Thebuwana, K.L., Jayawardane, D., Sundaresan, K.T., Umakanth, M., Mayurathan, P. and Thambiretnnam, K., 2017. Evaluation of treatment outcomes of intravenous ceftazidime as the intensive phase antimicrobial in melioidosis – a case series. Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases, 7, pp.S32: 42. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljid.v7i0.8200 
  22. Mayurathan sundaresan KT GR Francis Rishikesavan S Vaithehi R Francis (2017) Case study: Leptospirosis Complicated with Weil's disease and sever pulmonary Haemorrhagic syndrome.   Batticaloa medical Journal,2017, Vol (08). PP 24-26
  23. Kuruppu Arachchi A N,Thebuwana,Jayasinghe VP, Sundaresan K T  Umakanth M,mayurathan P, Rushdie M (2017). Rare presentation of microscopic polyanditis with nasal septal perforation. Batticaloa medical Journal,2017, Vol (08). PP56-57.
  24. Kuruppu Arachchi A N,Thebuwana,Jayasinghe VP, Sundaresan K T  Umakanth M,mayurathan P (2017) Melioidosis with multiple skin and splenic abscess with sepsis. Batticaloa medical Journal,2017, Vol (08). PP58-59.
  25. Pirasath S., Jasotharan V., Sundaresan K. T. (2012). Rosuvastatin induced Rhabdomyolysis-Rare case reported in Batticaloa. International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN: 2167 -0447 Vol. 2 (12), pp.269-270, 
  26. Umakanth M, Sundaresan KT (2019) Pattern of anaemia among in end stage kidney disease’. Original article. Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1. pp 18-20
  27. Umakanth M, Sundaresan KT (2019). Original article. pattern of animal bites, a study conducted at teaching hospital Batticaloa in the East part of the Sri Lanka” Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1 pp 21-24
  28. Jenifar V1, Umakanth M2, Sundaresan K T2, Chamila Subasighe3, Namal bandara (2019). Therapeutic plasmapheresis as a bridge to liver transplantation in fulminant Wilson disease” Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1 pp 25-26
  29. Jenifar V, Rishikasawan S, Umakanth M, Sundaresan K T (2019). Efficacy of pulse Cyclophosphamide therapy in scleroderma related interstitial lung disease and skin fibrosis Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1. Pp 45-48
  30. RMDB Rathnayake, GAD Dissanayake, KT Sundaresan, M Umakanth (2019). Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome with poorly responding a endocytosis to G-CSF” Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1 May 2019. Pp 52-53
  31. Basith  M M, Nilanga A A, Umakanth  M , Sundaresan K T (2019).Acute rhabdomyolysis complicated with acute kidney injury following  cannabinoid 'Kerala  Ganja' ingestion. Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1. Pp 57-58
  32. Pirashanth YJ, Umakanth M, Sundaresan K T, Rajeevan F. Retro Pharyngeal Abscess Complicated With Mediastinitis Mimicking Anterior St Elevation Myocardial infarction (2019). Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1. Pp 65-67
  33. Pirashanth Y,Sundaresan K T, Rajeevan F (2019). Mobitz type I second-degree heart block during recovery phase in dengue fever. Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1. Pp 68-70
  34. PrashanaY, Sundaresan KT, Umakanth M (2019). Propanil poisoning with haemolytic anaemia and pigment nephropathy. Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1 May 2019. Pp 72-73
  35. PrashanaY, Umakanth M, Sundaresan KT (2019). Weils disease with Guillen barre syndrome” Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1 May 2019. Pp 74-76
  36. E Tharmini, Umakanth M, Sundarsean KT, AAN Nishad, S Ahilan  ( 2019) kikuchi fujimoto Lymphadenitis; the real cause of cervical lymphadenopathy with recurrence. Batticaloa Medical Journal, volume 10, issue 1 pp 80-82
  37. E.Tharmini I,  A.A.N.  Nishad  , M. Umakanth ,  K.T. Sundaresan, Rajeevan G  R (2019). Blue cures blue; Dapsone Poisoning with methemoglobnemia & haemolysis. Batticaloa Medical Journal Volume 11, Issue 02 pp 29-31
  38. Basith M M , Perera  N  H A S J , Umakanth  M , Sundaresan  K T , Rajeevan  G R,  Fernando  K H (2019). Lupus Nephritis Patient Presents With Convulsion Due To Hypomagnesemia Secondary To Renal Loss. Batticaloa Medical Journal Volume 11, Issue 02 PP 43-44
  39. E.Tharmini ,     K.T.Suntharesan , M.Umakanth , G.R.Rajeevan,   R.Vaitheh (2019) Imported Malaria with Pancytopenia   Caused by Plasmodium Vivax. Batticaloa Medical Journal Volume 11, Issue 02 September pp 45-47
  40. Jenifar V', Indika somasundra2, Yoganathan3 , Sundaresan K T4, Umakanth (2019) Limited Exchange Transfusion Can Be Very Beneficial in Sickle Cell Anemia with Acute Chest Syndrome. Batticaloa Medical Journal Volume 11, Issue 02 53-55
  41. PrashanaY, Sundaresan KT, Umakanth M, Rajeevan  G R (2019) Acute pancreatitis and hypertensive crisis in pregnancy diagnosed as primary hyperparathyroidism. Batticaloa Medical Journal Volume 11, Issue 02 pp 56-59
  42. Umakanth. M , Sundaresan K T, Rahulan  K , Nilanga  Nishad  (2020). Clinical update, Brief clinical update on COVID-19 . Batticaloa Medical Journal , vol 12 pp 17-19
  43. Pirashanth   Y , Umakanth     M , Sundaresan K T (2020) .  Haemophagocytic Lympho Histiocytosis in a Patient with undiagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus  with acinetobacter infection of the lung. Batticaloa Medical Journal , vol 12  pp 28-29
  44. Tharmini.E , Umakanth     M , Sundaresan K T  (2020). A rare presentation of granulomatosis with polyangitis; Multiple lung nodules with cavitation, microscopic haematuria and pyoderma gangrenosum. Batticaloa Medical Journal , vol 12 pp 30-32
  45. Dulanga Rathnayake , Nilanga  Nishad , Sundaresan K T  , Umakanth M (2020). Cerebral hemisphere infarction following  russells viper bite. Batticaloa Medical Journal , vol 12 pp 39-40
  46. Sivasangar R, Perera NHASJ, Sundaresan K T, Umakanth M (2020).  Poorly responded pneumonia ended up in pneumocystis jiroveci. Batticaloa Medical Journal, vol 12 pp 41-42
  47. Basith MM, Sundaresan K T, Umakanth M, Francis G R, Francis V R (2020). Co infection of dengue haemorrhagic fever and leptospirosis complicated with tubule interstitial nephritis. Batticaloa Medical Journal, vol 12 pp 43-45
  48. Sivasangar   R , Perera    NHASJ , Umakanth  M, Sundaresan K T (2020). Dermatomyositis without muscle involvement with pneumomediastinum: clinically amyotrophic dermatomyositis. Batticaloa Medical Journal, vol 12 pp 49-51
  49. Sufad  M  M M ,  Mayurathan P, Sundaresan  KT (2020) . A young   lady with Dengue Haemorrhagic   Fever complicated    with Diabetic Ketoacidosis, myocarditis, severe   acute   kidney   injury  and acute  fulminant   hepatitis. Batticaloa Medical Journal, vol 12 pp 52-54
  50. Kisokanth, G.,  Ilankoon IMPS, I., &  Sundaresan KT,  Goonewardena CSE. (2018). Perceptions, attitudes and self-care practices on management of hypertension among hypertensive patients at teaching hospital, Batticaloa district, Sri lanka. The Open Hypertension Journal, 10(1).
  51. Pirasath, S., G. Ariaranee, and K. T. Sundaresan (2014). Suicidal poisoning in Batticaloa District: An analysis of admissions and outcome.   Batticaloa Medical Journal Vol.6, 32-35
  52. Selladurai, P., Thadsanamoorthy, S., & Ariaranee, G. (2016). Epidemic self-poisoning with seeds of Cerbera manghas in Eastern Sri Lanka: An analysis of admissions and outcome. J Clin Toxicol, 6(287), 2161-0495.
  53. Pirasath, S., & Sundaresan, T. (2021). Descriptive cross-sectional study on knowledge, awareness and adherence to medication among hypertensive patients in a tertiary care center, Eastern Sri Lanka. SAGE Open Medicine, 9, 20503121211012497.
  54. Rathnayake, D., Basith, M. M., Tharmini, E., Umakanth, M., Sundaresan, K. T., Jayasekara, P. I., ... & Francis, V. (2021). A rare case of Escherichia coli and Rhizopus sinusitis complicated with pneumocephalus, E. coli psoas abscess and sepsis. Access Microbiology, 3(7).
  55. Prabasara Jr, K., Sundaresan, K. T., & Rosa, C. (2021). Isolated Lupus-Associated Protein-Losing Enteropathy in a Resource-Limited Centre. Cureus, 13(6).
  56. Kumanan, S., Arulnithy, K., & Sundaresan, K. T. (2019). Leaking sub-mitral left ventricular aneurysm (SLVA). Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, 6(1).
  57. Thadchanamoorthy, S., Gnanaselvam, K., Somasuriyam, K., & Ibrahim, M. S. (2021). Dietary Intervention for Glycaemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Medical Clinic, Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, 9(8), 343-350.
  58. Rathnayake, D., Somasuriyan, K., Kumarasamy Thadsanamoorthy, S., Maheshvaran, U., & Francis, V. (2020). Klebsiella pneumoniae multiple liver abscesses and bacteremia in a transfusion-dependent β thalassemia major patient. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 42(6), e497-e498.
  59. Kisokanth G, Arulananem K, Sundaresan KT, Ilankoon IMPS, Goonewardena CSE. 2017. Adaptive Self Care Practices and Attitude among Hypertensive Patients attending Medical Clinic. Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa - A Descriptive study. Abstract, SriLanka Society of Internal Medicine, Annual academic Session. Pp 66.
  60. KT, Sundaresan. 2018. Battle against the killer diseases (Food is the Problem! Food is the Solution!).  
  61. Abstract, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka, international Conference 2018. pp 143.
  62. Francis V, Ahilen M, Murugamoorthy M, Arulmoly K, Sundaresan KT, Wickramarachchi WASR, Mayurathan P, Jauffar SA, Prasath S, Jeyathas V, Rikarz MTA, Corea EM, SivamS, Satkumara H, de Silva D (2017). Melioidosis case cluster following heavy inter monsoonal rains in the eastern Province of Srilanka. abstract, 2nd South Asian Meleoidosis Congress
  63. KT, Sundaresan, Herath HMTP, and Dayarathne DAK (2016). Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diabetes Mellitus Among Adults in Batticaloa District-A pilot study.abstract, 4th  International Conference of Eastern University' Sri Lanka ICE-2015, 26 http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/14086/20.pdf?sequence=1
  64. Kisokanth, G., Ilankoon, I. M. P. S., Arulanandem, K., Goonewardena, C. S. E., Sundaresan, K. T., & Joseph, J. (6-8 April 2016,). Knowledge on hypertension and consequences of its poor control among hypertensive patients at medical clinics, Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa. Proceedings of 25th Anniversary International Scientific Conference. Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. P 82 http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12826
  65. Arulanandem K, Kisokanth G, Sundaresan KT, Joseph J, Thayaparan M & Herath HMTP (6th -8th July 2015). Anemia in a sample of adults ages 20 to 85 years in selected divisional secretariat divisions, Batticaloa district. Abstract presentation at 128th Anniversary International Medical Congress of Sri Lanka medical Association. P 169 https://shri.lk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SLMA-Conference book.reformat.Abstracts.pdf
  66. S Pirasath, 1 KT Sundaresan,2 C Gnanathasan Ariaranee (2012). Retrospective study on  cerbera manghas poisoning in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Admissions and Outcome in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Batticaloa. Conference: 11th Annual Scientific Sessions of Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology, Hong Kong Academy of Emergency Medicine, Hong Kong http://www.apamt.org/11th-apamt-poster-presentations/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
  67. R Sanooz, K Kartheepan, Janarthani Lohitharajah, Mythreye Thayabaran, Thadchanamoorthy Sundaresan (2020). Epidemiological dynamics of dengue infection in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka. Conference: SRM-5th International Management Development Programme. P 21
  68. Kartheepan, K., Sanooz, A. R. M., Lohitharajah, J., Sundaresan, K. T., & Thayabaran, M. (2019). Disease biology of dengue infection in Kattankudy region of Batticalcrcoa district, Sri Lanka.Abstracts of the 8th Annual Science Research Sessions (ASRS) – 2019; South Eastern University of Lanka. http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3915
  69. Selladurai Pirasathurai and Thadchanamoorthy Sundaresan, (2021).Descriptive cross-sectional study on knowledge, awareness and adherence to medication among hypertensive patients in a tertiary care center, Eastern Sri Lanka.  Abstract, SriLanka Society of Internal Medicine, Annual academic Session. 
  70. Arunpriyandan, V., Sundaresan, K. T., & Umakanth, M. (2022). A new treatment approach for acute propanil poisoning: a case report. Cureus, 14(6).
  71. Arunpriyandan, V., Sundaresan, K. T., & Sundaresan, K. T. (2022). Fulminant hepatic failure in dengue fever without plasma leakage: a case report. Cureus, 14(4).
  72. Packiyarajah, P., Sundaresan, K. T., & Nusair, M. S. M. (2023). Rare Sensory Ataxic Variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Case Report. Cureus, 15(6).
  73. Sekar, N., & Sundaresan, K. T. (2023). A case of Henoch Schoenlein purpura and IgA nephropathy in an adult. Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, 10(1), 1-6.
  74. Sekar, N., & Sundaresan, K. T. (2022). The Co-infection of Mild COVID-19 and Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis in a Patient Without Diabetes or Prior Steroid Use. Cureus, 14(5).
  75. Thayaparan, M., Kisokanth, G., Arulanandem, K., Sundaresan, K. T., & Dayarathne, D. A. R. K. (2022). The prevalence and associated risk factors of pre-diabetes and diabetes among adults in the Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. Galle Medical Journal, 27(2).
  76. Rahmathullah, I., Sundaresan, K. T., Kumara, G. M. S. S., & Kumara, S. (2023). 4-Chloro-2-Methyl-Phenoxy Acetic Acid-Induced Liver Injury: A Case Report. Cureus, 15(4).Citation as on July 11, 2023 (Google scholar): 62

 

Health Education in state Radio and Television Channelle:

 
  1. Live broadcast on Pirai FM – Sri Lanka Broadcasting Cooperation (SLBC) FM on Corona to the Public on 21.3.2020. 1 hour program.
  2. Recorded telecast on DAN TV on Corona and prevention to the Public on 22.4.2021. 1 hour program. Short clip of this programme was telecasted for several days due its valuable information on prevention of COVID 19. DAN TV is a local TV popular viewed by people in North and East
  3. Recorded telecast on Vasantham TV, Independent Television Network (ITN) on Corona and prevention to the Public on 21.3.2020. 1 hour program.
  4. All Island Dengue awareness live program on Vasantham TV, Independent Television Network (ITN) along with the Director, Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa and Public Health Inspector on June 15, 2017 for an hour.
  5. Interview on “குடல் வாழ் பாக்டீரியாக்கள் (Gut Flora)” by Vasantham TV, Independent Television Network (ITN) On February 2, 2018 for an hour.
  6. Interview on “Food is Medicine” by Vasantham TV, Independent Television Network (ITN) on August 30, 2019 for an hour.
 

Interviews and health awareness programme in social media

  1. "தொற்று நோயும் தற்பாதுகாப்பும்"- அவதானி நேரலையில்” interview on preventive measures for corona on live Facebook by a local media channelle -Avathani TV - FM  . This is viewed by 16,000 (16K) people. On march 17 2020  https://www.facebook.com/AvathaniTV/videos/209123540330700 16K Views
  2. “அதிவேகமாக பரவும் டெல்டா பிளஸ் தாக்கம். அதிவேகமாக பரவும் டெல்டா பிளஸ் தாக்கம் தொடர்பான தெளிவூட்டல்கள் - Dr.K.T சுந்தரேசன்”  in a local media channelle - Padaku TV – reached and viewed by 3500 people https://www.facebook.com/padakutv.lk/videos/608934020476161/
  3. The Following interviews were taken in 2021 in a Face Book channel by I-NetWork Chanelle. The number of views is mentioned for each video clip. The total views of all the mentioned video clips is more than 3000, https://www.facebook.com/inetworkstv/videos/?ref=page_internal 
  4. Following health related videos (creative work) were edited and posted either in YouTube or in Face Book it reached several thousand people.as a hobby I have created my own YouTube Chanelle for the purpose of educating public, doctors and medical students.  
  5. கொரோனா பற்றி இலகுவான விளக்கம் எவ்வாறு மரணத்தை தவிர்க்கலாம்  SLCIM
  6. food As Medicine In Tamil - உணவே மருந்தாக- In Tamil! 
  7. “டெங்கு நோய் பற்றிய பொது மக்களுக்கான இலகுவான விளக்கம் “ this is a talk on dengue to the public 
  8. “கோவிட் நோயாளிகள் வீட்டில் தங்களை எவ்வாறு பராமரிப்பது “  this is talk on COVID-19 advice on home care to the public.
  9. “Lets Understand Covid 19”- For Public And For Doctors. 
  10. Inflammatory bowel disease for medical students
  11. Chronic Kidney Disease for medical students 
  12. கொரோனா - 2021. சித்த ஆயுர்வேதத்தின் பங்கு. This talk is on traditional Medicine for COVID 
  13. Corona and Hela Suwaya herbal medicine for corona (Tamil) Hela Suwaya product in Srilanka
  14. COVID 19 ஆங்கில சித்த வைத்தியமுறைகள். treatment for COVID 19 - Modern Medicine and Siddha or herbal Medicine
  15. ஆங்கில மருத்துவத்துடன் இணைந்த சித்த ஆயுர்வேத மருத்துவத்தின் தேவை
  16. New treatment for corona virus in Tamil. New treatment with Chloroquine for corona virus in Tamil
  17. நோய்களை உருவாக்குவதில் - உணவுகளும் எண்ணங்களும். அல்லோபதி மற்றும் ஆயுர்வேத சித்த முறை
 

Newsletter articles

  1. Feature Article in the SriLanka Medical Association (SLMA) – “Battle against the killer diseases- Let Food be thy Medicine” in January 2021
  2. News letter article published by the  Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka .Thayalini T, Pancharaja S, Sundaresan KT, Sukantha R, Nirusini K. 2019. "Integrative Medical Article - ஒருங்கிணைந்த மருத்துவக்கட்டுரை - பிளவை நோய் ஒருங்கிணைந்த மருத்துவத்தின் ஊடான ஒரு கண்ணோட்டம்." Siddha News Letter, issue 4, 12-20.
  3. News letter article published by the  Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.Thileepan T, Kokulavashiny V, Sundaresan KT, Sukantha 2020.  - மூக்கு நோய்களில் பீனிசம் (about Rhinitis) News Letter, Volume 4 issue 1, 24-30.
 

Newspaper articles

  1. On COVID 10 in Metro News (Virakesari) on 1.5.2020
  2. Facts and Myths about Fat and Starch - Published in Daily Mirror – 3.8.2018
  3. On Diabetes mellitus in Metro News (Virakesari) on 16.8.2020
  4. On traditional Food – Tamil Article on “Thamil Thanthi” News Paper
  5. Metro News (Virakesari) on hypertension on 17.7.2020
  6. Metro News - Virakesari on Food on 24.7.2020

Research Interest

  • Food as Medicine
  • Non-communicable Disease
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Dengue Fever
  • Gut Flora

Teaching

  • Teaching Undergraduate Students since 2009 as a clinical Coordinator and as an Acting Head of Medicine
  • Teaching Postgraduate students as a supervisor 
  • visiting lecturer to the Unit of Siddha Medicine, Trincomalee Campus and involved in teaching and setting and correcting exam papers. I too involved in their clinical examination.
  • Appointed as the Visiting lecturer- Career Guidance to Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Srilanka and delivered the following lectures:

    • Achieving balance between mind, body and spirit

    • Managing stress 

  • Appointed as the resource person – Faculty of Agriculture, for the following lectures:

    • Healthy Food Habit

    • Learning in COVID 19 Era

  • Appointed as the resource person – Faculty of Arts and Culture:
  • Appointed as Co-Chair of Consciousness Based Education Unit (CBEU) As per to the Strategic Activity 1.3.2.1 of the Strategic Plan 2019-2023, the Consciousness Based Education (CBE) Unit is being established in order to promote human values through scientific spirituality.

Activities related to Post Graduate Institute of Medicine. University (PGIM) of Colombo

I was appointed as the examiner for several component of the MD(Medicine) entrance as well as the exit examination by the PGIM as follows: 

  1. Selection examination in MD Medicine & Geriatric Medicine OSCE Component – May 2018, 2019, Nov. 2019, February 2020, July 2020, and Sept. 2020
  2. MD (Medicine) Theory Component February 2018 and August 2018 February 2020 and August 2020 
  3. MD (Medicine) Clinical Component Short Cases March 2019 and September 2019 
  4. Observed history taking and communication Skill March 2019, September 2019, August 2020, November, and March 2021

Chief Examiner in the following MD examinations: 

  1. Selection examination in MD Medicine & Geriatric Medicine OSCE Component – November 2018 
  2. MD (Medicine) Examination Theory Component – February 2022

Awards

Undergraduate:

  • Recipient of Gold Medal for Medicine at the Final exam of M.B.B.S,
  • Distinction Physiology,
  • Distinction in Pharmacology
  • 2nd class upper division 2nd MBBS,
  • 2nd class lower division 3rd MBBS
  • 2nd class upper division in the Final year examination

Postgraduate:

  • All Island (SriLanka) 2nd Rank in MD entrance (Medicine) Exam

Positions Held

  • 2013 to 2016 - Dean, Faculty of health care Sciences, Eastern University, SriLanka
  • 18th March 2008 - 2013: Consultant Physician, Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa
  • 5th February 2007 - 7th March 2008: Registrar - (4th year) in General Medicine, Maroondah hospital, Australia.
  • 14th March 2006 - 4th February 2007: Registrar - (3rd year) in General Medicine, Maroondah hospital, Australia.
  • 18th November 2005 - 10th March 2006: Senior Registrar in Gastroenterology Unit, National Hospital of SriLanka.
  • 15 May 2004 - 17th November 2005: Senior Registrar in General Medicine, National Hospital of SriLanka.
  • 1st January 2001: Registrar in the Professorial Unit/Nephrology Unit, National Hospital of SriLanka.
  • 18 August 1999: Medical Officer in the Neurology unit, National Hospital of SriLanka.
  • 15 July 1999: Medical Officer in the Neurology unit, North Colombo Teaching Hospital.
  • 15 January 1999: House Officer in the Professorial Medical Unit, North Colombo Teaching Hospital.
  • 15 July 1998: House Officer in the Professorial Surgical unit, North Colombo Teaching Hospital.

Demonstrator :( 1997), Physiology Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya under the supervision of Professor Carlo Fonseka and Professor Asoka Dissanayake

Training abroad:

  • Worked in Weston General Hospital, Bristol, UK as an observer in an Endocrinology unit for a month during the period of MD training in 2002
  • Overseas training at Eastern Health System, Melbourne, Australia

 

Special Training: 

  • Workshop on Management of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever by the expert team from Thailand at Lady Ridge way Hospital in 2012
  • Workshop on 2D Echo :17th November - 22nd November 2008: Participated in an Echocardiography Course at Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India
 

Appointment:

University

  • Senate representative to council of Eastern University, Srilanka 
  • Faculty (Faculty of Health Care Sciences) representative to senate, Eastern University, Srilanka 
  • Member of University council (Eastern University, Srilanka): 2013 to 2016
  • Member of University Senate (Eastern University, Srilanka): 2013 to 2016
  • Member of University leave and award Committee: 2103 to 2106
  • Member of University Finance Committee of Eastern University; 2103 to 2016

Faculty:

  • Member of faculty Board of Faculty of Health Care Sciences 
  • Chairman Ethic Review Committee (2.11.2017), Faculty of Health Care Sciences
  • Member of Curriculum Review Committee, Faculty of Health Care Sciences 
  • Nominee for the Board of Study - External Degree BSc Nursing, Eastern University, Srilanka 
 

National (Sri Lanka)

  • Member of SriLanka Medical Council (SLMC) (2013 – 2019)
  • Member of Educational Committee of SLMC - 2018
  • Founder council member of SriLankan Society of Internal Medicine (SLSIM) 2017
  • Council member of Ceylon College of Physician – 2017
  • Council member of Ceylon College of Physician – 2023
    • Coordinator of monthly CME activities organised by Ceylon College of Physician - 2023
  • Member of Forum of Ethic Review Committee of SriLanka (FERCSL)
  • Member of American College of Physician since 2017
  • Council member of SriLanka Medical Association (SLMA) - 2023
 

Other Positions:

  • President of Past Pupil Association of Shivananda National School 2016 & 2017
  • Secretary - Teachers' Association of Eastern University - 2018/19
  • President Teachers” Association of Eastern University 
  • President Teachers” Association of Eastern University 
 

Undergraduate

  • First Clinical Coordinator, FHCS
  • First Acting Head of Medicine, FHCS
  • Acting head, Department of Primary Health Care, FHCS
  • Acting Head Medical Education and Research, FHCS
 

Post Graduate 

I was appointed and served as a member of Board of Study (Medicine) for two terms and appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Study in Dermatology as mentioned below: 

  1. Board of Study (Medicine): 1st term - Jan 2015 to 2018 as a member (Head’s Nominee)
  2. Board of Study (Medicine): 2nd term - 2018 to 2021, nominated by the Faculty of Health Care Sciences, Eastern University, Srilanka 
  3. Board of Study in Dermatology:  since 1st June 2021 for a period of three years.
 

Research Supervision and Evaluation:

  • Invited as a panel member of evaluation of research proposal - Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL 31.7.17
  • evaluation of research proposal for Ethic review committee of FHCS
  • Invited for the Evaluation of research and viva- Kotelawala Defense University faculty of allied health sciences- Department of Medical Laboratory Science 
  • Invited for Evaluation and viva research Kotelawala Defense University faculty of allied health sciences- Department of Medical Laboratory Science 
  • Appointment as an external reviewer for final year undergraduate research project BSc Hons Medical Laboratory Science FAHS, Kotelawala Defense University
  • Appointment as an external reviewer for final year undergraduate research project intake 36, BSc honours medical laboratory sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka  
  • Panel chair, for the evaluators of technical session International Conference on Emerging Trends in Health-Care Sciences (ICETHS 2023)

Others

Social responsibility:

Involved in the awareness program on prevention of Non Communicable Diseases by life style modification and promoting Chemical less food with the Charity Organization - "Hela Suwaya"and delivered talk among various professional in the following places.

  • Invited by GA to give awareness to DS- Batticaloa District
  • Invited by SVIAS sviasx
  • At Ayurvedic Hospital - Kattankudy
  • At Ayurvedic Hospital - Ninthavur
  • Chenkalady DS office for officers
  • Valaichenai DS office for their officers
  • Kaithadi Siddha Hospital for doctors
  • College of Education - for the students and staff
 

Other Social Services:

Tsunami relief works:

  • Actively involved in the Tsunami relief work as a co-coordinator.
  • Organized several medical clinics in the refugee camps with ten volunteers in badly affected area.
  • Participated in a Special Mobile Medical Services in Vakarai, conducted by Office of the Regional Director of Health Services, Batticaloa
  • Conducting free Medical Clinic weekly at Family Health Care Centre, Ramakrishna Mission, Batticaloa.
  • Presenter in the Diabetic Awareness programme sponsored by Lions Club, Batticaloa
  • Coordinating Diabetic Awareness programme to the public at Shivananda National School, Batticaloa
  • Conducted medical clinic for the people affected by the flood in Batticaloa in 2011 
  • In 2023, appointed as the coordinator by the Vice Chancellor of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, to oversee humanitarian/medical activities between Eastern University and Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital. Responsibilities include coordinating Cath lab and angiogram activities, along with pediatric cardiothoracic surgery-related initiatives.
  • President of administrative council of a thousand-year-old shiva temple, Navatkudah, Batticaloa Sri Lanka – 2022/2023
 

University Contribution:

Curriculum Development:

  • Invited three eminent professionals in the field of Medical Education in SriLanka, chaired by Prof Nilanthi De Silva for the first ever Peer Evaluation of MBBS Curriculum of Faculty of Health Care Sciences, Eastern University SriLanka on 21 - 22 July 2014; first time since the beginning of the faculty such an evaluation performed.
  • Pathophysiology curriculum review of Faculty of Health Care Sciences 
 

National contribution

  • Chairman of the Team for the Assessment of BH/Kalmunai for Internship as requested by SLMC
  • Member of the Team for the Assessment of BH/Dickoya for Internship as requested by SLMC- 17.3.2018
  • Preparation for Common MCQ by all Medical Faculties of Srilanka
    • At University of Peradeniya 10.9.2015
    • At University of Colombo 27.11.17
  • External examiner for Final MBBS medicine exam:
    • External examiner for Final MBBS medicine exam at Faculty of Medicine Rajarata – 31.1.2019
    • External examiner for final MBBS medicine exam at Faculty of Medicine University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka – 28.2.2020
    • External examiner for final MBBS medicine exam at Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo 13.1.16
    • External examiner for final MBBS medicine exam at Faculty of Medicine University of Peradeniya 22.2.17
    • External examiner for final MBBS medicine exam at Faculty of Medicine University of Kelaniya 6.3.17
  • coordinator for Medicine in Examination to Register to Practise Medicine (ERPM) exam 
  • Coordinated Joint regional meeting Organized by the Sri Lanka Medical Association In collaboration with the Batticaloa Medical Association & Regional Directorate of Health Services, Batticaloa - "Strengthening the Peripheries - Reflections from the East" on March 22, 2023 

 

As a resource person in Seminars/ Workshops

 
  1. “Pathophysiology of Acute Coronary Syndrome” Symposium by the Batticaloa Medical Association 12.7.2008
  2. Pre congress workshop on Management of Dengue
  3. Haemorrhagic Fever by the Batticaloa Medical Association on14.9.18
  4. Resource person, “Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease “Symposium – Batticaloa Medical Association – Annual Scientific Session 2014 1st august
  5. resource person, “How we manage a dengue patient with multi organ dysfunction “symposium – challenges in dengue Batticaloa Medical Association annual scientific session 2017
  6. Resource person, “Management of Malaria” invited guest speaker by the Regional Epidemiologist to General Practitioner of Batticaloa District
  7. Guest speaker on “Management of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever” for General Practitioners of Batticaloa. Invited by the Regional Epidemiologist on14.7.2017
  8. Invited by the Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine – Annual Academic Sessions- 2019 on 8th November 2019 to talk on “How to pass MD II- Short cases”
  9. Guest Speaker for the workshop on the World Diabetic Day on “Diet for Diabetes Mellitus” at FHCS on 21.11.17
  10. “Battle Against the Killer Diseases” invited for the Monthly Talk of Teachers’ Association Eastern University on 21.5.2018
  11. Guest speaker on “Hypertension” by the Society of Siddha Medicine on 24.5.20158.
  12. Workshop on contemporary nursing 22.6.18 – Resource person delivered a talk on “Food Is the Problem! Food Is the Solution”
  13. “Food is the problem food is the solution “Guest Lecture, invited by SriLanka Dental Association (SLDA) – Eastern branch 26.4.15
  14. Resource person for the: accident and emergency training programme for Pre-Intern by CCP 12.11.2015
  15. Invited by the Regional Director Health Services, Batticaloa as a resource person for a seminar on Antibiotic Resistance on 25.10.2018
  16. A world without Covid 19 – Our Role : Public Zoom Webinar on 27th May 2021 @ 7.30 PM to 8.30 PM organised by Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine (SLCIM) on corona prevention
  17. Public webinar on Silent yet serious killers of health: Salt, Sugar & Driving. Organized by Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine (SLCIM)
  18. Resource person for the Endocrine Day Programme organised by the Endocrine Society of Sri Lanka on 29.3.2012. the lecture was on “Long term complications of diabetes mellitus.
  19. Resource person for the seminar by Batticaloa Medical Association on COVID 19 (then “2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)”) at Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa on 3.2.20.
  20. Resource person for the workshop on the Management of COVID 19 for the Doctors of Batticaloa. Invited by the Regional Director Health Services , Batticaloa. On July 20th, 2021
  21. Resource person for the workshop on the Management of COVID 19 for the Ayurveda and Siddha of Batticaloa. Invited by the Regional Director Health Services, Batticaloa. On July 29th, 2021
  22. Plenary lecture 24th Nov 2017 10th Annual academic session "Galoya Nimna" clinical Society "Gut Flora and its impact on disease "
  23. Dietary Management of Diabetes Mellitus - 8th Annual Scientific Session, Galoya Nimna Clinical society, 21st to 24th October 2015
  24. "Food as medicine for Diabetes Mellitus" . Presentation at Batticaloa Medical Association 2013 11TH to 13th 2013
  25. Resource person in a seminar “Let Food Be Thy Medicine” and delivered a talk on “Fat – Facts and Myths” in September 2019 during the Annual Scientific Session of Batticaloa Medical Association
  26. Plenary lecture- "Food as medicine " Jaffna Medical Association , Annual Scientific Session 2013 25th Sep to 29th
  27. "Gut Flora- The Forgotten organ" guest speaker for the joint Clinical Regional Meeting by the Ceylon College of Physician, Batticaloa Medical Association and SLMA on 5.8.16
  28. "Battle in the Gut "guest Lecture in regional Meeting at Anuradhapura joint session by SriLanka Medical Association and SriLankan Society of Internal Medicine by the  Clinical Society of Anuradhapura on 5.5.17
  29. Cardio Metabolic Syndrome - ACC / AHA Guidelines for the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol and its implications in Clinical Settings presented with evidence at ICMF (International Cardio-Metabolic Forum) in October 2015 at Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  30. Invited speaker in the “Update on Non-Communicable Diseases” Organized by Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine (SLCIM) in Collaboration with The Kandy Society of Medicine (KSM)
  31. Invited talk on “hypertensive Emergencies” - Sri Lanka Hypertension Society In collaboration with Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine, Hypertension Conference 2021
  32. Invited for a lecture on “Gut Flora – A forgotten organ” as a part of lecture series for Post Graduates of Post Graduate Institute of Medicine on 29.09.2020
  33. Invited by the Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine - Annual Academic Sessions- 2021 on 19th & 20th November 2021 to talk on “A patient with dengue hemorrhagic fever and liver failure with hyperinflammatory state”
  34. Invited by the National Dengue control Unit, Ministry of Health for a virtual workshop on Dengue Clinical management for medical doctors and Nursing officers of Eastern Province on 6.10.2021
  35. Invited by the Staff Development Centre (SDC) of Eastern University, Srilanka (EUSL) for the talk – “Lets Understand COVID-19” on July 30, 2021. This talk was based on evidence and delivered to the academic staff of EUSL.
  36. Invited by the Staff Development Centre (SDC) of Eastern University, Srilanka (EUSL) on 5.2.2020 for the talk on Corona virus when the pandemic started. This talk was based on evidence and delivered to the academic staff of EUSL.
  37. Invited to deliver speech on “Battle against the killer Diseases -“let Food Be Thy Medicine”  at the Annual Academic Sessions of the Ruhunu Clinical Society- 2021 held on 16th of December 
  38. This talk was based on evidence and delivered to consultants, lecturers and other Medical doctors.
  39. Invited for the Regional Meeting of the Ceylon College of Physicians jointly with the Batticaloa Medical
  40. Association to deliver a scientific talk on "Let food be thy medicine” on 4th - 5th October 2013 
  41. Invited for a scientific talk on "Diet on diabetes mellitus" organized by Batticaloa Medical Association   jointly with Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine (SLCIM) 
  42. on 06.02.2019.
  43. Public Talk on "Food as Medicine" on world Food Day. Organized by CARITAS, EHED 27.10.16 
  44. Public Talk on "Food Is the Problem! Food Is the Solution" on world Food Day. Organized by CARITAS, EHED 19.10.2017
  45. Public Talk on "Battle Against the Killer Diseases" on world Food Day. Organized by CARITAS, EHED 22.6.18
  46. Public Talk on "Food as Medicine" Methodist church, Kallar at Karadianaru - 29.5.18
  47. Invited talk by Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine (SLCIM) to all island - Medical Students' Forum on Management of stroke 23rd June 2023 
  48. Invited by the faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Srilanka for the talk – “ Path to Healthy Living” to the Students of Agriculture.
  49. Invited talk on “Integrated approach to holistic Medicine and Allopathic Medicine” by Siddha Ayurvedic Base Hospital Puthukudiiruppu, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to the doctors on 20th May 2023
  50. Invited talk by the Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine for Peer learning forum - neglected aspects in an internal medicine to talk on Fat “Facts and Myths” on 28th September 2022 
  51. Invited talk for the Joint regional meeting Organized by the Sri Lanka Medical Association In collaboration with the Batticaloa Medical Association & Regional Directorate of Health Services, Batticaloa on the topic – “Debunking the Fat and Carb Myths” on March 22, 2023
  52. Invited talk by the Centre for social research and development, Eastern University, Srilanka on Path to healthy Living Body, Mind, and Spirit” 0n July 22, 2023 
  53. Invited for a case-based discussion on medical emergencies for all island Post Graduate trainees in medicine on stroke by Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine (SLCIM) on August 4, 2023 
 

Lions Club

  1. "Healthy Food Habit" invited talk by Women Lions Club for public
  2. "Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases "Talk to the members of Lions Club, Batticaloa during the Inaugural Ceremony of the President, Lions Club 
  3. "Food Is the Problem! Food Is the Solution" Talk to the Students and Teachers of St Cecelia's Covent, Batticaloa organized by the Lions Club
  4. "Food Is the Problem! Food Is the Solution" Talk to the Students and Teachers of St Michael's
  5. "Food as Medicine" to Public Talk arranged by Batticaloa Youth Leader Club
  6. "Food as Medicine" to Patients at Clinic Centre, Ramakrishna Mission, Batticaloa

 

Last Updated
15-Aug-2023