Clinician support group for Inherited Metabolic Disorders in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians appointed the following committee in November 2025 to serve as the support group for clinicians managing children with IMDs in Sri Lanka.
Dr Imalke Kankananarachchi
MBBS (Col) DCH (Col) MD-Paed (Col) DCH (UK) MRCPCH (UK) MRCP (Edin)
Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics/ Head- Newborn screening Unit
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna Consultant Paediatrician with Special Interest in Inherited Metabolic Disorders, National Hospital Galle
Former Clinical Fellow in Inherited Metabolic Disorders at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom
Dr Pyrara Rathnayaka
MBBS (Col) MD-Paed (Col)
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist , Lady Ridgeway Hospital Colombo
Dr Vindya Subasinghe
MBBS, DCH, MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH (UK)
Consultant Clinical Geneticist, Lady Ridgeway Hospital
Former Clinical Genetics Fellow at West Midlands Regional Genetics Services, Birmingham, UK
Dr Eresha Jasinge
MBBS, MD- Chemical Pathology
Former Chemical Pathologist at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo
Dr S I Majitha
MBBS, MD- Chemical Pathology
Chemical Pathologist at Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo
Prof. M. G. Sathiadas
MBChB, DCH, MD(Paed), MRCPCH, PGDipMedEd, FSLCP
Chair and Professor of Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna Consultant Paediatrician, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna
What support we offer
- Support biochemical diagnosis of inherited metabolic disorders.
- Facilitate genetic diagnosis and provide genetic counselling for affected families.
- Guide clinicians in the management of acute metabolic emergencies.
- Coordinate follow-up multidisciplinary clinics for children with IMDs, both in person and via virtual platforms.
- Develop and disseminate guidelines for the management of inherited metabolic disorders.
Where do we function?
- Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo
- National Hospital Galle
- Teaching Hospital Jaffna
How to reach the Metabolic Services, Acute concerns:
- Laboratory and genetic diagnostic support: Dr S I Majitha (0773260616) , Dr Vindya Subasinghe (0718043931)
- Support with the clinical management: Dr Imalke Kankananarachchi (0772604202) & Dr Pyra Rathnayka (0772532892)
Routine referrals:
- Monthly Metabolic Multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinic at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital: Get appointments by calling 0112693711 > extension 275 or email Dr Vindya Subasinghe vindimdm@gmail.com
- National Hospital Galle, once a weekly, every Tuesday: Email Dr Imalke Kankananarachchi imalke@med.ruh.ac.lk
- Teaching Hospital Jaffna, virtual clinic linked with the MDT clinic at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital: Email Prof Githanjali Sathithadas docsathiadas@hotmail.com
Overseas clinical and laboratory support
The local clinical team receives support from the following overseas clinicians to enhance the clinical and diagnostic care of children with IMDs.
Dr Anil Jalan
Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Disorders, NIRMAN, Mumbai, India
Dr Aimee Donald
NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer, University of Manchester, UK
Prof Simon Jones
Consultant in IMDs, Manchester University NHS Foundation trusts
Dr Maria De Castro Lopez
Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Disorders, Manchester University NHS Foundation trusts
Dr. Ketki Kudalkar, PhD
Senior Scientific Research Officer, NIRMAN, Mumbai, India
