PAEDIATRIC UNITS
The paediatric unit is responsible for the treatment of infants to young children.
A child’s body and an adult’s body are of course different, as children are not simply ‘smaller adults’. Different conditions can affect children, which mean they require a doctor specialising in those particular medical conditions and the anatomy of the child.
Paediatricians are able to treat and manage a number of conditions, ranging from minor health problems like a cough or rash, to more serious or long-term conditions, including congenital defects, hormonal problems, developmental issues, and mental or behavioural problems.
As there are a number of conditions which affect children and which require specialist assessment, paediatricians work closely with doctors in other specialties, and can choose to further specialise in specific sub-specialties of paediatrics.
The paediatric unit of DGH Chilaw consists of paediatric wards, SCBU, thalassemia unit and clinics.
Paediatric Unit A
Dr. D.M. Randima Dissanayake
Consultant Paediatrician
- MBBS, DCH, MD (Paediatrics)
- District General Hospital Chilaw
Clinic Dates
Paediatric Clinic | Every Tuesday | 8am - 12pm | Bring the referral letters from Ward, other Clinics, OPD and other hospital referrals | Bring the referral letter to the peadiatric clinic at clinic time |
Well baby clinic | Every other week Monday | 1pm - 4pm | Appointment will be given at discharge at SCBU. | N/A |
PAEDIATRIC UNIT B
Dr. Chamila Perera
Consultant Paediatrician
- MBBS, DCH, MD (Paediatrics)
- District General Hospital Chilaw
Clinic Dates
Paediatric Clinic | Every Friday | 8am - 12pm | Bring the referral letters from Ward, other Clinics, OPD and other hospital referrals | Bring the referral letter to the peadiatric clinic at clinic time |
Well baby clinic | Every other week Monday | 1pm - 4pm | Appointment will be given at discharge at SCBU. | N/A |
