Dr . Theekshana Pathirana

  • MBBS (colombo),

  • MD Surgery (colombo)

  • Post MD Surgical Oncology (Colombo)

  • Fellowship Oncoplastic Breast Surgery ( UK)

  • Fellowship in Advanced colorectal and Peritoneal cancer surgery (UK)

  • Honorary fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery ( Birmingham University Trust )

  • PG certificate in Medical Education (Edgehill University UK)

  • PG Diploma HBP Surgery (Tech University )

  • PG Diploma in Peritoneal Malignant Disease (Tech University)

Dr. Theekshana Pathirana is a highly trained oncosurgeon and breast surgeon with a particular focus and extensive expertise in breast surgery. His training spans both Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, equipping him with comprehensive skills in managing benign and malignant breast conditions.

Dr. Pathirana graduated with Second Upper Honors from the esteemed Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. Following his internship at Colombo North Teaching Hospital, he entered the General Surgery specialty program and earned his MD in Surgery from the University of Colombo. He then chose Surgical Oncology as his subspecialty, completing two years of rigorous post-MD training at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama.

Before moving to the United Kingdom in 2023, Dr. Pathirana served as an Associate Consultant Onco-Surgeon at both Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, and Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. In the UK, he completed two advanced surgical fellowships, including a prestigious Oncoplastic Breast Surgery fellowship at University Hospitals Derby and Burton.

During his time in the UK, Dr. Pathirana gained specialized expertise in all aspects of breast surgery, encompassing diagnostics, therapeutic procedures, and cosmetic surgery. He is a proud member of the Association of Breast Surgeons (UK) and the British Association of Surgical Oncologists. Additionally, he holds certifications in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and Specialty Skills in Breast Surgery Levels 1 and 2.

Dr. Pathirana's dedication to excellence and compassionate care make him a trusted expert in the field of breast surgery, committed to providing exceptional outcomes for his patients.

Membership with learned societies

  • Association of Breast Surgeons UK

  • Sri Lanka Association of Surgical Oncologists

  • British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons

  • Association of Colproctology for Great Britain and Ireland

  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

  • British Association of Surgical Oncologists

  • College of Surgeons Sri Lanka

  • ENT UK

  • General Medical Council UK

  • Sri Lanka Medical Council

Workshops and training in Breast surgery

  • Oxford Oncoplastic breast surgery training 2024-Oxford UK

  • ABS UK Specialty skills in breast surgery Level 1 2024 -Bristol UK

  • ABS UK Specialty skills in breast surgery Level 2 2024 -Bristol UK

  • Early breast cancer Management certification -2024- Christie Manchester UK

  • ABS MDT meeting London UK January 2025

Areas of expertise in breast surgery

  • Management of benign breast disease

  • Breast cancer screening and familial screening

  • Management of early breast cancer and advanced breast cancer

  • Breast conservation surgery

  • Oncoplastic breast surgery ( Therapeutic mammoplasty, Chest wall perforator flaps )

  • Implant based breast shape reconstruction

  • Autologous breast reconstruction

  • Latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction

  • Breast lift, breast reduction mammoplasty , breast augmentation , Mastopexy